Medication Information Leaflet
It is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (conditions that cause reduced lung function and chronic shortness of breath due to excessive scarring and hardening of lung tissue).
The medication works by reducing fibrosis (thickening and scarring of lung tissue) in the lungs, hence delaying the progression of the disease and improving symptoms of breathlessness.
Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional.
This medicine should be taken with or after food.
Swallow capsules whole with liquid. Do not open, chew, or crush the capsules.
If you forget to take a dose, skip that dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
Some of other rare but serious side effects include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Consult your healthcare professional if you are currently taking any other medications e.g. for epilepsy (seizures) or antibiotics for Tuberculosis treatment, as some of these medications may reduce the effectiveness of Nintedanib.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
For general waste: Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Oct 2022
This article was last reviewed on Tuesday, December 20, 2022