CHENODEOXYCHOLIC 250 mg Hard Capsules

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Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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About the medicine

How to use CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Introduction
  2. What is Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant and what is it used for
  3. What you need to know before you take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant
  4. How to take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant
  5. Possible side effects
  6. Storage of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant
  7. Contents of the pack and other information

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant 250 mg Hard Capsules

Chenodeoxycholic Acid

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring, which will allow for quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. The last section of this leaflet includes information on how to report side effects.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because

it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if you think they are not serious. See section 4.

Contents of the Package Leaflet

  1. What is Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before you take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant
  3. How to take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant
  6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant and what is it used for

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant capsules contain a substance called chenodeoxycholic acid. This substance is normally produced in the liver from cholesterol. It is part of bile, a liquid that helps digest fats and vitamins from food. Patients with a rare disease called cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) cannot produce chenodeoxycholic acid, which causes an accumulation of fatty acid deposits in various parts of the body. This accumulation can cause damage to the affected areas.

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant capsules treat CTX by replacing chenodeoxycholic acid, thus preventing the accumulation of fatty acid deposits.

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant capsules can be used from the first month of life and patients with CTX require treatment for the rest of their life.

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2. What you need to know before you take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant

Do not take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant

  • if you are allergic to chenodeoxycholic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant should be used under medical supervision. During treatment, your doctor will perform blood and urine tests to monitor your response to this medicine and to adjust the dose if necessary. Your doctor will inform you if there is any reason why you should stop treatment with Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant.

Infants

The safety and efficacy of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant in infants under one month of age have not been studied.

Taking Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

The following medicines may affect Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant levels:

  • ciclosporin and sirolimus (medicines used to suppress the immune system)
  • phenobarbital (a medicine for epilepsy)

If your doctor considers it necessary for you to take ciclosporin, sirolimus or phenobarbital, they will closely monitor your blood and urine test results and adjust the dose of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant if necessary.

Oral contraceptives may affect the functioning of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant, making it less effective. It is not recommended to take oral contraceptives during treatment with Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant. Consult your doctor about other suitable contraceptive methods.

The following medicines may reduce the effect of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant:

  • cholestyramine, colestipol (bile acid sequestrants)
  • medicines for heartburn (antacids) containing aluminium hydroxide and/or smectite (aluminium oxide)

If you need to take colestyramine, take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant one hour before colestyramine or 4 to 6 hours after.

Other medicines mentioned should be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant.

Consult your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not known whether Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant passes into breast milk.

Women should use an effective contraceptive method while being treated with Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant. Oral contraceptives are not recommended. Consult your doctor about other suitable contraceptive methods.

Driving and using machines

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

3. How to take Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor.

In case of doubt, consult your doctor again. The usual initial dose is one 250 mg capsule three times a day.

The maximum dose is one 250 mg capsule three times a day. The maximum dose is one 250 mg capsule four times a day. The capsules should be taken whole and with water, approximately at the same time every day. The capsules can be taken with or without food. Your doctor may decide to increase your dose depending on how your body responds to treatment. Your doctor will tell you how many capsules you need to take and when you should take them.

Use in children and adolescents (from 1 month to 18 years)

In infants and children, the dose should be calculated based on body weight. The initial dose will be 5 mg per kg per day. The maximum dose for children is 15 mg per kg per day. Your doctor will decide on the number and frequency of doses to cover the child's total daily dose. Your doctor may decide to change the dose depending on how the child's body responds to treatment.

For infants, children, and adults who cannot swallow capsules and/or need to take a dose less than 250 mg, these can be opened and mixed with a sodium bicarbonate solution (8.4%, 1 mmol/ml) to produce a suspension containing 10 mg/ml of chenodeoxycholic acid.

For infants: the capsules can be opened to add their contents to 50 ml of sodium bicarbonate solution (8.4%, 1 mmol/ml) to produce a suspension containing 5 mg/ml of chenodeoxycholic acid.

Remove the mixture until all the powder is suspended. Make sure to introduce all the powder that has remained on the edges into the mixing glass and stir the contents (for about 5 minutes) until the mixture is homogeneous without visible powder residues. The mixture will be ready when no powder residues are visible.

The resulting suspension contains 22.9 mg of sodium per ml, which should be taken into account in patients with low-sodium diets.

The suspension is easily formed and is ready when no powder residues are visible. It is recommended that this suspension be prepared in a pharmacy and that instructions be provided to parents on how to administer it.

The suspension should be stored in a glass container. Do not refrigerate or freeze. The suspension remains stable for a maximum of 7 days.

In the pharmacy, you can be provided with oral dosing syringes with the correct volume and graduation to administer the suspension. It is preferable that oral syringes have the correct volumes marked.

A label from the pharmacy should be placed on the container, including the patient's name, dosing instructions, expiration date, medicine name, and any other information required by local pharmacy regulations.

Your doctor will provide information on the dose to be administered to the child based on their weight. The dosing interval in children is 5-15 mg/kg per day.

Dose calculation (children from 1 to 12 years, adolescents from 12 to 18 years, and adults):10 mg/mlof chenodeoxycholic acid in suspension

Table with daily dose calculations and divided doses in mg/kg for a 10 kg patient using chenodeoxycholic acid and its administration volumes

Dose calculation (infants from 1 month to 1 year):5 mg/mlof chenodeoxycholic acid in suspension

Table with daily dose calculations divided into milligrams per kilogram of weight and volume to be administered in milliliters

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Adverse reactions of unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from the available data)

  • Constipation
  • Abnormal liver function test values

Reporting of side effects

If you experience side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if you think they are not serious. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on the blisters after “EXP”. The expiry date is the last day of the month stated.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

  • What Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant contains
  • The active substance is chenodeoxycholic acid.
  • Each capsule contains 250 mg of chenodeoxycholic acid.
  • The other ingredients are:

Each capsule contains: corn starch, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, water. Capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), quinoline yellow (E 104), erythrosine (E 127)

Appearance of the product and pack contents

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant is presented in hard capsules. The capsules are formed by a yellow body and an orange cap containing a white compressed powder.

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant is available in blisters containing 100 hard capsules.

Marketing authorisation holder

Leadiant GmbH

Liebherrstr. 22

80538 Munich

Germany

Email: [email protected]

Manufacturer

Pharmaloop S.L.

C/Bolivia, no 15 Polígono Industrial Azque

Alcalá de Henares

Madrid 28806

Spain

Date of last revision of this leaflet: <{MM/AAAA}>.

Other sources of information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu. There are also links to other websites on rare diseases and orphan medicines.

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Information for healthcare professionals

Patients who cannot swallow the capsules

For children, adolescents, and adults who cannot swallow the capsules, or who need to take doses less than 250 mg, these can be opened to add their contents to 25 ml of sodium bicarbonate solution (8.4%, 1 mmol/ml) to produce a suspension containing 10 mg/ml of chenodeoxycholic acid.

For infants: the capsules can be opened to add their contents to 50 ml of sodium bicarbonate solution (8.4%, 1 mmol/ml) to produce a suspension containing 5 mg/ml of chenodeoxycholic acid.

Remove the mixture until all the powder is suspended. Make sure to introduce all the powder that has remained on the edges into the mixing glass and stir the contents (for about 5 minutes) until the mixture is homogeneous without visible powder residues. The mixture will be ready when no powder residues are visible.

The resulting suspension contains 22.9 mg of sodium per ml, which should be taken into account in patients with low-sodium diets.

The suspension is easily formed and is ready when no powder residues are visible. It is recommended that this suspension be prepared in a pharmacy and that instructions be provided to parents on how to administer it.

The suspension should be stored in a glass container. Do not refrigerate or freeze. The suspension remains stable for a maximum of 7 days.

In the pharmacy, you can be provided with oral dosing syringes with the correct volume and graduation to administer the suspension. It is preferable that oral syringes have the correct volumes marked.

A label from the pharmacy should be placed on the container, including the patient's name, dosing instructions, expiration date, medicine name, and any other information required by local pharmacy regulations.

Your doctor will provide information on the dose to be administered to the child based on their weight. The dosing interval in children is 5-15 mg/kg per day.

Dose calculation (children from 1 to 12 years, adolescents from 12 to 18 years, and adults):10 mg/mlof chenodeoxycholic acid in suspension

Dose calculation (infants from 1 month to 1 year):5 mg/mlof chenodeoxycholic acid in suspension

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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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Yevgen Yakovenko

Family medicine12 years of experience

Dr. Yevgen Yakovenko is a licensed surgeon and general practitioner in Spain and Germany. He specialises in general, paediatric, and oncological surgery, internal medicine, and pain management. He offers online consultations for adults and children, combining surgical precision with therapeutic support. Dr Yakovenko works with patients across different countries and provides care in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Spanish.

Areas of medical expertise:

  • Acute and chronic pain: headaches, muscle and joint pain, back pain, abdominal pain, postoperative pain. Identifying the cause, selecting treatment, and creating a care plan.
  • Internal medicine: heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system. Management of chronic conditions, symptom control, second opinions.
  • Pre- and postoperative care: risk assessment, decision-making support, follow-up after surgery, rehabilitation strategies.
  • General and paediatric surgery: hernias, appendicitis, congenital conditions, both planned and urgent surgeries.
  • Injuries and trauma: bruises, fractures, sprains, soft tissue damage, wound care, dressing, referral when in-person care is required.
  • Oncological surgery: diagnosis review, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up.
  • Obesity treatment and weight management: a medical approach to weight loss, including assessment of underlying causes, evaluation of comorbidities, development of a personalised plan (nutrition, physical activity, pharmacotherapy if needed), and ongoing progress monitoring.
  • Imaging interpretation: analysis of ultrasound, CT, MRI, and X-ray results, surgical planning based on imaging data.
  • Second opinions and medical navigation: clarifying diagnoses, reviewing current treatment plans, helping patients choose the best course of action.

Experience and qualifications:

  • 12+ years of clinical experience in university hospitals in Germany and Spain.
  • International education: Ukraine – Germany – Spain.
  • Member of the German Society of Surgeons (BDC).
  • Certified in radiological diagnostics and robotic surgery.
  • Active participant in international medical conferences and research.

Dr Yakovenko explains complex topics in a clear, accessible way. He works collaboratively with patients to analyse health issues and make evidence-based decisions. His approach is grounded in clinical excellence, scientific accuracy, and respect for each individual.

If you are unsure about a diagnosis, preparing for surgery, or want to discuss your test results – Dr Yakovenko will help you evaluate your options and move forward with confidence.

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Lina Travkina

Family medicine13 years of experience

Dr. Lina Travkina is a licensed family and preventive medicine doctor based in Italy. She provides online consultations for adults and children, supporting patients across all stages of care – from acute symptom management to long-term health monitoring and prevention.

Areas of medical care include:

  • Respiratory conditions: colds, flu, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
  • ENT and eye conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Digestive issues: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), IBS, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, functional bowel symptoms, intestinal infections.
  • Urological and infectious diseases: acute and recurrent cystitis, bladder and kidney infections, prevention of recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria.
  • Chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, excess weight.
  • Neurological and general symptoms: headache, migraine, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced concentration, anxiety, asthenia.
  • Chronic pain support: back, neck, joint, and muscle pain, tension syndromes, pain associated with osteochondrosis and chronic conditions.

Additional care areas:

  • Preventive consultations and check-up planning.
  • Medical advice and follow-up consultations.
  • Test interpretation and diagnostic guidance.
  • Structured support for undiagnosed complaints.
  • Second opinion on diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Nutritional and lifestyle support for vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, metabolic issues.
  • Post-operative recovery support and pain management.
  • Preconception counselling and postpartum support.
  • Immunity support and strategies to reduce frequency of infections.

Dr. Travkina combines evidence-based medicine with an attentive, personalised approach. Her consultations focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

If during the consultation it becomes clear that your case requires in-person assessment or specialised care outside of her scope, the session will be terminated and the payment fully refunded.

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Nuno Tavares Lopes

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Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes is a licensed physician in Portugal with 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, family and general practice, and public health. He is the Director of Medical and Public Health Services at an international healthcare network and serves as an external consultant for the WHO and ECDC.

  • Emergency care: infections, fever, chest/abdominal pain, minor injuries, paediatric emergencies
  • Family medicine: hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, chronic disease management
  • Travel medicine: pre-travel advice, vaccinations, fit-to-fly certificates, travel-related illnesses
  • Sexual and reproductive health: PrEP, STD prevention, counselling, treatment
  • Weight management and wellness: personalised weight loss programmes, lifestyle guidance
  • Skin and ENT issues: acne, eczema, allergies, rashes, sore throat, sinusitis
  • Pain management: acute and chronic pain, post-surgical care
  • Public health: prevention, health screenings, long-term monitoring
  • Sick leave (Baixa médica) connected to Segurança Social in Portugal
  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange
Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes provides medical support for patients using GLP-1 medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) as part of a weight loss strategy. He offers individualised treatment planning, regular follow-up, dose adjustment, and advice on combining medication with sustainable lifestyle changes. Consultations follow the medical standards accepted in Europe.

Dr. Lopes also provides interpretation of medical tests, follow-up care for complex patients, and multilingual support. Whether for urgent concerns or long-term care, he helps patients act with clarity and confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES?

CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES 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 CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES?

The active ingredient in CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES is chenodeoxycholic acid. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES?

CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES is manufactured by Leadiant Gmbh. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

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What are the alternatives to CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LEADIANT 250 mg HARD CAPSULES?

Other medicines with the same active substance (chenodeoxycholic acid) include URSODESOXYCHOLIC ACID GRINDEKS 250 mg HARD CAPSULES, ADISOCOL 150 mg TABLETS, ADISOCOL 250 mg HARD CAPSULES. 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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