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ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el paciente

Aciclovir pensa 800 mg comprimidos EFG

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a tomar este medicamento, porque contiene información importante para usted.

  • Conserve este prospecto, ya que puede tener que volver a leerlo.
  • Si tiene alguna duda, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.
  • Este medicamento se le ha recetado solamente a usted, y no debe dárselo a otras personas aunque tengan los mismos síntomas que usted, ya que puede perjudicarles.
  • Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. Ver sección 4.
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Contenido del prospecto

  1. Qué es Aciclovir pensa y para qué se utiliza
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Aciclovir pensa
  3. Cómo tomar Aciclovir pensa
  4. Posibles efectos adversos
  5. Conservación de Aciclovir pensa
  6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es Aciclovir pensa y para qué se utiliza

Aciclovir pensa contiene un principio activo llamado aciclovir. Pertenece a un grupo de medicamentos conocidos como antivirales. Se emplea en el tratamiento de infecciones producidas por virus.

Aciclovir pensa está indicado en:

  • Tratamiento de la varicela y herpes zoster.
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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Aciclovir pensa

No tome Aciclovir pensa

  • si es alérgico a aciclovir o valaciclovir, o a alguno de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6).

No tome Aciclovir pensa si lo anterior le aplica. Si no está seguro, hable con su médico o farmacéutico antes de tomar Aciclovir pensa.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Aciclovir pensa si:

  • su función renal está alterada,
  • usted tiene más de 65 años.

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico si tiene cualquier duda relacionada con la toma de Aciclovir pensa.

Es importante beber una cantidad suficiente de líquido mientras esté tomando Aciclovir pensa.

Otros medicamentos y Aciclovir pensa

Informe a su médico o farmacéutico si está tomando, ha tomado recientemente o pudiera tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento, incluso los adquiridos sin receta o medicamentos a base de plantas.

Particularmente, informe a su médico si usted está tomando alguno de los siguientes medicamentos:

  • probenecid, utilizado para tratar la gota,
  • cimetidina, utilizado para tratar las úlceras pépticas,
  • micofenolato de mofetilo, medicamento utilizado en pacientes trasplantados

Embarazo, lactancia y fertilidad

Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia, cree que podría estar embarazada o tiene intención de quedarse embarazada, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de utilizar este medicamento.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

Algunos efectos adversos como somnolencia o sueño puede afectar a su capacidad para concentrarse y reaccionar. No conduzca o maneje maquinaria si siente que su capacidad está afectada.

Aciclovir pensacontiene sodio

Este medicamento contiene menos de 1 mmol de sodio (23 mg) por comprimido, esto es, esencialmente, “exento de sodio”

3. Cómo tomar Aciclovir pensa

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración de este medicamento indicadas por su médico. En caso de duda, consulte de nuevo a su médico o farmacéutico.

Toma de este medicamento

  • Tome este medicamento vía oral.
  • Tome el comprimido entero con un poco de agua.
  • Puede tomar este medicamento con o sin alimentos.
  • Comience la toma de Aciclovir pensa tan pronto como sea posible.

La ranura sirve únicamente para partir el comprimido si le resulta difícil tragarlo entero.

Su médico le indicará la duración y dosis de su tratamiento con este medicamento. También existe otra dosis de 200 mg en comprimidos disponible en el mercado.

Tratamiento de la varicela y el herpes zoster

  • La dosis habitual es de 800 mg, 5 veces al día.
  • Debe dejar un espacio de 4 horas entre dosis. Por ejemplo: 7, 11, 15, 19 y 23 horas.
  • Debe tomar Aciclovir pensa durante 7 días.

Su médico puede ajustar la dosis de Aciclovir pensa si:

  • es un niño,
  • tiene más de 65 años,
  • usted tiene problemas renales, si tiene problemas renales es importante beber mucha agua mientras está siendo tratado con Aciclovir pensa.

Si tiene cualquier otra duda sobre el uso de este medicamento, pregunte a su médico.

Si toma más Aciclovirpensadel que debe

Aciclovir pensa normalmente no es dañino, a no ser que tome demasiado durante varios días. Hable con su médico o farmacéutico si toma demasiado Aciclovir pensa. Lleve el envase consigo.

Los síntomas de una sobredosis incluyen efectos en el estómago e intestino, tales como náuseas o vómitos y efectos sobre el sistema nervioso central, tales como confusión.

En caso de sobredosis o ingestión accidental, consulte inmediatamente a su médico o farmacéutico o llame al Servicio de Información Toxicológica, teléfono: 91 562 04 20, indicando el medicamento y la cantidad ingerida.

Si olvidó tomar Aciclovirpensa

Si olvida tomar Aciclovir pensa, tómelo tan pronto como lo recuerde. Sin embargo, si es casi la hora de su próxima dosis, omita la dosis olvidada.

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas.

4. Posibles efectos adversos

Al igual que todos los medicamentos, este medicamento puede producir efectos adversos, aunque no todas las personas los sufran.

Pueden ocurrir los siguientes efectos adversos:

Reacciones alérgicas(pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 1.000 personas):

Si usted sufre una reacción alérgica, deje de tomar Aciclovir pensa y consulte a su médico inmediatamente.Los síntomas pueden incluir:

  • sarpullido, picazón o urticaria en la piel,
  • hinchazón de la cara, labios, lengua u otras partes del cuerpo,
  • dificultad para respirar, sibilancias o dificultad para respirar,
  • colapso.

Otros efectos secundarios incluyen:

Frecuentes: (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 10 personas):

  • dolor de cabeza,
  • mareos,
  • estar o sentirse enfermo,
  • diarrea,
  • dolor de estómago,
  • erupción,
  • erupciones cutáneas causadas por la luz solar (fotosensibilidad),
  • prurito,
  • sensación de cansancio,
  • fiebre sin explicación (temperatura alta) y sensación de desmayo, especialmente cuando se está de pie.

Poco frecuentes (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 100 personas):

  • erupción cutánea con picazón,
  • pérdida de pelo.

Raros (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 1.000 personas):

  • alteración de los análisis de sangre y orina,
  • aumento en las enzimas que actúan en el hígado.

Muy raros (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 10.000 personas):

  • Reducción del número de glóbulos rojos en la sangre (anemia),
  • Reducción del número de glóbulos blancos en la sangre (leucopenia),
  • Reducción del número de plaquetas en la sangre (células que ayudan a coagular la sangre) (trombocitopenia),
  • sentirse débil,
  • sentirse agitado o confundido,
  • agitación o temblores,
  • alucinaciones (ver o escuchar cosas que no están),
  • convulsiones,
  • sensación de sueño inusual o somnolencia,
  • inestabilidad al caminar y falta de coordinación,
  • dificultad para hablar,
  • incapacidad para pensar o juzgar claramente,
  • inconsciencia (coma),
  • parálisis de parte o de todo el cuerpo,
  • trastornos del comportamiento, del habla y de los movimientos oculares,
  • rigidez del cuello y sensibilidad a la luz,
  • inflamación del hígado (hepatitis),
  • color amarillo de la piel y ojos (ictericia),
  • problemas renales en los que pasa poca o ninguna orina,
  • dolor en la parte inferior de la espalda, la zona renal de la espalda o justo por encima de la cadera (dolor renal).

Comunicación de efectos adversos

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de posibles efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. También puede comunicarlos directamente a través del Sistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano: https://www.notificaRAM.es. Mediante la comunicación de efectos adversos usted puede contribuir a proporcionar más información sobre la seguridad de este medicamento.

5. Conservación de Aciclovir pensa

Mantener este medicamento fuera de la vista y del alcance de los niños.

No conservar a temperatura superior a 30ºC.

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en el envase y en el blíster después de CAD. La fecha de caducidad es el último día del mes que se indica.

Los medicamentos no se deben tirar por los desagües ni a la basura. Deposite los envases y los medicamentos que no necesita en el Punto SIGRE de la farmacia. Pregunte a su farmacéutico cómo deshacerse de los envases y de los medicamentos que ya no necesita. De esta forma, ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.

6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

Composición de Aciclovirpensa

  • El principio activo es aciclovir. Cada comprimido contiene 800 mg de aciclovir.
  • Los demás componentes (excipientes) son: celulosa microcristalina, povidona K30, carboximetilalmidón sódico (tipo A) (procedente de almidón de patata) y estearato de magnesio.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Aciclovir pensa 800 mg comprimidos se presenta en comprimidos blancos, alargados, biconvexos, y ranurados en una de las caras.

La ranura sirve únicamente para partir el comprimido si le resulta difícil tragarlo entero y no para dividirlo en dosis iguales.

Se presentan en envases de 35 comprimidos acondicionados en blíster de Aluminio/PVC.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

Titular de la autorización de comercialización

Towa Pharmaceutical, S.A.

C/ de Sant Martí, 75-97

08107 Martorelles (Barcelona)

España

Responsable de la fabricación

Pharmaceutical Works Polpharma S.A.

19 Pelplinska Str.

83-200 Starogard Gdanski

Polonia

Este medicamento está autorizado en los estados miembros del Espacio Económico Europeo con los siguientes nombres:

España: Aciclovir pensa 800 mg comprimidos EFG

Portugal: Aciclovir toLife

Italia: Aciclovir Pensa Pharma

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto:septiembre 2022

La información detallada de este medicamento está disponible en la página Web de la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS?
ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS?
The active ingredient in ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS is aciclovir. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
How much does ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS cost in pharmacies?
The average pharmacy price for ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS is around 52.95 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the manufacturer and dosage form.
Who manufactures ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS?
ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS is manufactured by Towa Pharmaceutical S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS online?
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
What are the alternatives to ACICLOVIR PENSA 800 mg TABLETS?
Other medicines with the same active substance (aciclovir) include ACICLOVIR ACCORD 25 mg/ml CONCENTRATE FOR INFUSION SOLUTION, ACICLOVIR ACCORD 250 mg POWDER FOR INJECTABLE SOLUTION AND FOR INFUSION, ACICLOVIR ALTAN 250 mg POWDER FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
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