Neupro (Rotigotine)
Neupro
1mg/24hr Patch (Extended Release)
Prescription required. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Neupro
2mg/24hr Patch (Extended Release)
Prescription required. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia.
Neupro
3mg/24hr Patch (Extended Release)
Prescription required. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Neupro
4mg/24hr Patch (Extended Release)
Prescription required. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Neupro
6mg/24hr Patch (Extended Release)
Prescription required. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Neupro
8mg/24hr Patch (Extended Release)
Prescription required. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Rotigotine Information
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- Hold the two sides of the pouch and pull apart.
- Remove patch from the pouch. Apply the patch right away after removing it from the protective pouch.
- Hold the patch with both hands, with the protective liner on top.
- Bend the edges of the patch away from you so that the S-shaped cut in the liner opens.
- Peel off one half of the protective liner. Do not touch the sticky surface because the medicine could come off on your fingers.
- Apply the sticky half of the patch to a clean area of skin and remove the remaining liner.
- Press the patch firmly with the palm of your hand for 30 seconds. Go around the edges with your fingers to press them onto the skin. Make sure that the patch is flat against the skin (there should be no bumps or folds in the patch).
- After applying the new patch, be sure to remove the patch from the previous day. Use your fingers to peel it off slowly. Fold the patch in half with and press firmly to seal it shut. Dispose of it safely, so that it is out of the reach of children and pets.
- If there is any adhesive left on the skin, gently wash the area with warm water and mild soap or gently rub the area with baby or mineral oil to remove it.
- Wash your hands with soap and water. Do not touch your eyes or any objects until you have washed your hands.
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Before using the rotigotine patch,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to rotigotine, sulfites, or any other medications, or any of the ingredients in rotigotine transdermal patches. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants, medications for anxiety, medications for mental illness, medications for seizures, metoclopramide (Reglan), sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have asthma, high or low blood pressure, mental illness, daytime sleepiness from a sleep disorder or if you have had times that you fell asleep suddenly and without warning during the daytime or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking rotigotine, call your doctor.
- you should know that rotigotine may make you drowsy or may cause you to suddenly fall asleep during your regular daily activities. You might not feel drowsy before you suddenly fall asleep. Do not drive a car or operate machinery at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medication affects you. If you suddenly fall asleep while you are doing something such as watching television or riding in a car, or if you become very drowsy, call your doctor. Do not drive or operate machinery until you talk to your doctor.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. Tell your doctor if you regularly drink alcoholic beverages.
- you should know that rotigotine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or sweating when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking rotigotine or as the dose is being increased. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
- you should know that your blood pressure may increase during your treatment with rotigotine. Your doctor will probably monitor your blood pressure during your treatment.
- you should know that transdermal rotigotine can cause burns on your skin if you are having magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; a radiology technique designed to show the images of body structures) or cardioversion (a procedure to normalize the heart rhythm). Tell your doctor that you are using transdermal rotigotine if you are to have either of these procedures.
- rash, redness, swelling or itching of the skin that was covered by the patch
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- loss of appetite
- drowsiness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- abnormal dreams
- dizziness or feeling that you or the room is moving
- headache
- fainting
- weight gain
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- increased sweating
- dry mouth
- loss of energy
- joint pain
- abnormal vision
- sudden movements of legs or worsening of symptoms of PD or RLS
- rapid or irregular heartbeat
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- hives
- rash
- itching
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.