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GlowCaps is an exciting kind of pill bottle cap that helps you remember to take your medication on schedule. Once programmed,
it can remind you when it's time to take MULTAQ by:

Lighting up
Playing a melody
Calling your home phone

Don't wait, register now. GlowCaps are being offered as part of a free, limited-time pilot program from Sanofi US through its MULTAQ Matters Program. Sanofi US is working together with Vitality Inc., the manufacturer, developer and producer of GlowCaps, to provide this product to patients that are eligible.

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Glowcaps Terms and Conditions

GlowCaps™ are being offered as part of a free, limited-time pilot program from Sanofi US through its MULTAQ Matters™ Program. Sanofi US is working together with Vitality Inc., the manufacturer, developer and producer of GlowCaps™, to provide this product to you if you are eligible. You're eligible to participate if you have recently begun taking MULTAQ™ (within the past 60 days). Registration closes when 1000 eligible people are enrolled.

If you are enrolled in the pilot, you will receive a GlowCap (comprised of a cap and base unit) in the mail which will be loaned to you for the duration of the Pilot Program. For the GlowCap to work, the cap and base unit must be set up within an AT&T™ Wireless coverage area. When you sign up, you can confirm this by going to wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/ATT.jsp and entering your home address or the address where you intend to use the GlowCaps. The pilot program will run 8-months from the time the GlowCap is shipped. Once the pilot is completed, you will receive a postage-paid box in the mail, which should be used to return the GlowCap. The GlowCap will not work once the pilot program has ended.

Vitality GlowCaps™, is a wireless, internet-connected bottle cap that uses light and sound to alert users and calls their home phone if they forget to take MULTAQ. GlowCap has an embedded computer chip that communicates via low-frequency RF with a cellular-connected nightlight. The nightlight sends information to Vitality via a GE864-QUAD chip, over the AT&T GSM/GPRS network.

When you receive the GlowCap package, please carefully read the included Set-up Guide and Vitality Terms and Conditions for important information about the use and limitations of the GlowCap product. Below are a few examples of some important points which are further elaborated in the Vitality terms and conditions. It is important that you read and familiarize yourself with the Vitality Set-up Guide and Terms and Conditions before you use the product.

GlowCap is not a medical device and is merely a supplemental tool to assist users in complying with the relevant treatment regimen.
As with any electronic devices, the GlowCap may stop working due to a variety of reasons which include, but are not limited to, power outages, wireless network issues or any other type of malfunction.
You are solely responsible for complying with the prescription instructions and scheduled dosing regimens as instructed by your health care provider.
Any reliance on the GlowCap to aid you in remembering to take your medication is at your own risk.

SINCE YOU ARE RECEIVING THE PRODUCT ON A LOAN BASIS FREE OF CHARGE, SANOFI U.S. PROVIDES THE GLOWCAPS "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) OF ANY KIND. YOU AGREE THAT SANOFI US IS NOT LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT ANY SANOFI US LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY LOSS WHICH IS IN ANY WAY RELATED TO SANOFI US� PROVISION OF GLOWCAP IS LIMITED TO $1,000.00. THIS MONETARY AMOUNT SHALL BE YOUR ONLY REMEDY FROM SANOFI US REGARDLESS OF WHAT LEGAL THEORY IS USED TO DETERMINE THAT SANOFI US IS LIABLE FOR THE INJURY OR LOSS.

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Information about GlowCaps

GlowCaps™ is a free, limited-time pilot program offered by sanofi-aventis US. LLC, the marketer of MULTAQ. You're eligible to participate if you have recently begun taking MULTAQ^® (within the past 60 days). Registration closes when 1,000 eligible people are enrolled.

If you are enrolled in the pilot, you will receive a GlowCap in the mail. For GlowCaps to work, you must live in an AT&T™ coverage area. When you sign up via MULTAQ Matters™, you can confirm your coverage by going to wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/ATT.jsp and entering your home address. The pilot program will run 8 months from the time the GlowCap is shipped. Once the pilot is completed, you will receive a postage-paid box in the mail, which should be used to return the GlowCap. The GlowCap will not work once the pilot program has ended.

Vitality Inc., the producer of GlowCaps™, is a developer of internet-connected health and wellness products. Sanofi-aventis is piloting the program in conjunction with Vitality. Information obtained as part of the GlowCaps™ pilot will be shared with sanofi-aventis and Vitality. Sanofi-aventis is not affiliated with Vitality, Inc.

Important Safety Information for MULTAQ

Who should not take MULTAQ?

Do not take MULTAQ if you have symptoms of heart failure which have recently worsened or if you have severe heart failure. People with these conditions who take MULTAQ have an increased chance of dying.

Do not take MULTAQ if you have a type of atrial fibrillation (AFib) called permanent AFib. You should not take MULTAQ if you are in AFib and your doctor is not planning to change you back into normal rhythm.

When should I call the doctor?

Call your doctor immediately if you're taking MULTAQ and have any signs and symptoms of heart failure. These may include shortness of breath or wheezing at rest; wheezing, chest tightness, or coughing up frothy sputum at rest, nighttime, or after minor exercise; trouble sleeping or waking up at night or using more pillows to prop yourself at night because of breathing problems; weight gain; or foot or leg swelling.

Call your doctor right away if you notice that your heartbeat or pulse is irregular. This is a sign that you are in AFib.

What other serious risks should I discuss with my doctor?

MULTAQ may cause liver problems, including life-threatening liver failure. Tell your doctor right away if you are taking MULTAQ and develop any of these signs and symptoms of liver problems: loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; fever; feeling unwell; unusual tiredness; itching; yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes; unusual darkening of the urine; right upper stomach area pain or discomfort.

An additional serious side effect is a slowed heartbeat.

Who else shouldn't take MULTAQ?

You should not take MULTAQ if you have severe liver problems or if you had liver problems after using amiodarone.

You should not take MULTAQ if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to become pregnant as it is not known if it may pass to or harm your baby. Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking MULTAQ. Talk to your doctor about the best birth control methods for you.

Are there any medications I should avoid while taking MULTAQ?

MULTAQ can interact with certain medications. Do not use the following medications with MULTAQ:

Nefazodone
Ritonavir
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole
Voriconazole
Telithromycin
Clarithromycin
Cyclosporine

Are there other medicines that would be harmful when taken with MULTAQ?

The following medicines can lead to a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm if taken with MULTAQ:

Phenothiazines
Tricyclic antidepressants
Certain medicines used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm or fast heartbeat
Certain antibiotics

Is it OK to take a diuretic ("water pill") while on MULTAQ?

Your potassium levels should be within the normal range prior to and while taking MULTAQ. Tell your doctor about any diuretic medications ("water pills") you are taking as some can lower the level of potassium or magnesium in your blood.

What are the most common side effects?

The most common side effects when taking MULTAQ include stomach problems such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach area pain, and indigestion; feeling tired and weak; skin problems such as redness, rash, and itching. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Are there other things I should avoid while taking MULTAQ?

Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking MULTAQ, as this can increase the likelihood that you will have a side effect of MULTAQ.

What else should I tell my doctor?

Tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies (including St. John's Wort) you take to help avoid serious drug interactions.

Will I need any tests while I'm on MULTAQ?

Your doctor will monitor your heart rhythm regularly to make sure your heartbeat keeps a normal rhythm. Your doctor may perform certain tests, such as heart exams and blood tests, while you're taking MULTAQ.

Full Prescribing Information Including boxed WARNING

MULTAQ Medication Guide (English)

Remember, your doctor is the single best source of information regarding your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health or your medicine.

MULTAQ is a prescription medicine used to lower the chance that you would need to go into the hospital for atrial fibrillation (AFib). It is meant for people who have had AFib in the past but are now in normal rhythm.

Important Safety Information for MULTAQ

Do not take MULTAQ if you have symptoms of heart failure which have recently worsened. People with these conditions who take MULTAQ have an increased chance of dying. Do not take MULTAQ if you have a type of atrial fibrillation (AFib) called permanent AFib. You should not take MULTAQ if you are in AFib and your doctor is not planning to change you back into normal rhythm.
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