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ENTONOX Package Leaflet Information for Users Rev V2 Aug 2013

Information for Users

5 Pages

Entonox® Medicinal gas, compressed Package Leaflet: Information for the User Entonox Oxygen 50%, Nitrous Oxide 50% Medicinal gas, compressed Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine. • Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again. • If you have further questions, ask your healthcare professional (doctor, midwife, nurse or pharmacist). • This medicine has been prescribed for you. • Do not pass it on to others as it may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your healthcare professional immediately. This leaflet gives you information about: 1. What is Entonox and what is it used for 2. Things to consider before use 3. How to use Entonox 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Entonox cylinders 6. Further Information  BOC: living healthcare  1. WHAT IS ENTONOX AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR Entonox is a medicinal gas mixture supplied in cylinders filled to a high pressure. Entonox is used to relieve pain during: • • • • •  labour in childbirth dental treatment wound cleaning, stitching or dressing acute trauma such as broken bones other medical conditions or surgical and investigative treatments where pain relief is required.  2. THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE USE Entonox is only prescribed to you by a healthcare professional. Ensure that your healthcare professional is aware of any medical conditions that you may have.
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