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Jamp Pilocarpine: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamp Pilocarpine

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

What the medication is used for:

JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) are used to treat dry mouth and/or your dry eyes caused by radiotherapy in people with head and neck cancer or by Sjogren's syndrome (a condition that affects the immune system and causes dryness of certain parts of the body such as the eyes and mouth).

What it does:

JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) cause your salivary glands and your tear glands to make more of your natural saliva and tears.

When it should not be used:

JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) should not be taken if you have:

  • uncontrolled asthma
  • acute inflammation of the iris or narrow-angle (angle closure) glaucoma
  • a known sensitivity to pilocarpine, or to any of the tablet's ingredients

What the medicinal ingredient is:

Pilocarpine hydrochloride.

What the nonmedicinal ingredients are:

Stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide and polyethylene glycol.

What dosage forms it comes in:

Tablets, 5 mg.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE you use JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets), talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

  • an abnormal heart beat or have had heart failure
  • either high blood pressure or low blood pressure,

  • asthma or difficulty breathing, bronchitis or emphysema

    • liver disease such as hepatitis, cirrhosis or other
    • blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, glaucoma or inflammation of the eye (iritis),
    • frequent heartburn or indigestion, ulcers
    • difficulty urinating, kidney failure or kidney stones
    • gall stones,
    • confusion, tremors, psychiatric illness

or if you:

  • are pregnant, become pregnant, or are breast feeding your baby. Your doctor will tell you should be taking JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets).

  • are taking, or begin taking, any other medicines, even medicines you buy without a prescription. Some medicines may interfere with each other in your body.

Some people find pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets affect their vision. Make sure you know how this medicine affects you before you do dangerous activities at night or in low light (example: drive a car or use machines).

INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION

Check with your doctor before starting any new prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including natural/herbal remedies while on JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets).

Drugs that may interact with JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) include:

  • vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products

and medications used to treat:

  • Myasthenia Gravis (e.g. ambenonium)
  • Common cold or motion sickness (e.g. some antihistamines)
  • Hypertension (e.g. beta blockers like propranolol and metoprolol)
  • irritable bowel disease,
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Ulcers
  • Urinary problems

PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION

Usual adult dose:

Take JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) three or four times a day as directed by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a reduced dosage if you suffer from liver or kidney problems. Do not take more than six tablets (30mg) per day.

Take JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) with or without food. Do not chew or bite on the tablet.

Overdose:

Overdose symptoms include salivation, sweating, vomiting, difficulty breathing, changes in blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea and shock. Mental confusion and an irregular heartbeat can also occur.

If you think you have taken too much JAMP Pilocarpine, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose:

If you miss a dose of JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets), take the next dose when you normally would. Do not take more than two tablets at a time.

SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

Most side effects that could occur have been generally mild or of moderate intensity. The possible side effects are:

  • mild to moderate sweating
  • chills
  • nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • passing urine more often
  • problems with digestion
  • dizziness
  • runny eyes
  • runny nose
  • headache
  • flushing (redness in face)

Tell your doctor right away if you find the above listed side effects continue, bother you, or are severe.

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Symptom / effectTalk to your healthcare professionalStop taking drug and get immedi-ate medical help
Only if severeIn all cases
Uncomm onWeakness✓
Confusion, agitation, or very depressed✓
Vision abnormalities✓
Chest pain, a rapid heart beat, or your pulse races✓
UnknownDifficulty breathing✓
Severe pain in your stomach or abdomen✓
Fainting✓
Allergic reaction: skin rash, hives, itching or swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing✓

This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablet), contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO STORE IT

Store at room temperature (15 - 30ºC). Keep from moisture. Preserve in tight container.

Keep JAMP Pilocarpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets) out of the reach and sight of children.

REPORTING SIDE EFFECTS

You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

  • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
  • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

MORE INFORMATION

If you want more information about JAMP Pilocarpine:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional.
  • Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Consumer Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html), or by calling the manufacturer, JAMP Pharma Corporation, at: 1-866-399-9091

1310, rue Nobel,

Boucherville, Québec

J4B 5H3

Date prepared: December 09, 2020

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02509571

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Drug information for Jamp Pilocarpine

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
DIN 02509571
Schedule(s) PRESCRIPTION
Active ingredient(s) Pilocarpine hydrochloride 5 MG
Dosage form(s) Tablet
Route(s) of administration Oral
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. N Nervous system drugs
    1. N07 Other nervous system drugs
      1. N07A Parasympathomimetics
        1. N07AX Other parasympathomimetics
          1. N07AX01 Pilocarpine
Company JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
Current status Marketed
Current status date April 30, 2021

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.