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CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES

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How to use CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMAcápsulas duras

Rhamnus purshianusD.C.

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

  • Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración del medicamento contenidas en este prospecto o las indicadas por su farmacéutico, médico o enfermero.Conserve este prospecto, ya que puede tener que volver a leerlo.
  • Si necesita consejo o más información, consulte a su farmacéutico.
  • Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su farmacéutico, médico o enfermero, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. Ver sección 4.
  • Debe consultar a un médico si empeora o si no mejora después de 4 días.

Contenido del prospecto

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

1. Qué es CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA y para qué se utiliza

Medicamento a base de plantas para el tratamiento de corta duración del estreñimiento ocasional.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA

No tomeCÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA

  • Si es usted alérgico a los principios activos o a cualquiera de sus demás componentes.
  • No utilice este medicamento en niños menores de 12 años.
  • Si padece un dolor abdominal de origen desconocido.
  • Si está sufriendo o ha sufrido recientemente diarreas o vómitos con pérdida importante de líquidos y electrolitos.
  • Si padece obstrucción intestinal y estenosis, atonía, apendicitis, enfermedades inflamatorias del colon (como puede ser la Enfermedad de Crohn, colitis ulcerosa).

Tenga especial cuidado conCÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA

  • Si está tomando otros medicamentos como glucósidos cardiotónicos, medicamentos para las arritmias, medicamentos que induzcan la prolongación del intervalo QT, diuréticos, corticosteroides o raíz de regaliz.
  • Si padece dolencias gastrointestinales agudas o persistentes no diagnosticadas.
  • Si usted necesita tomar laxantes frecuentemente, la causa del estreñimiento debe ser investigada.
  • Se debe evitar el uso frecuente de este tipo de laxantes.
  • Si padece alguna enfermedad renal.

Uso de otros medicamentos

Informe a su farmacéutico o médico si está utilizando o ha utilizado recientemente otros medicamentos, incluso los adquiridos sin receta.

El uso prolongado o abuso de laxantes puede provocar una disminución de los niveles de potasio que pueden aumentar la acción de otros medicamentos que se administran para el corazón (antiarrítmicos, diuréticos, corticosteroides y raíz de regaliz).

La acción de este medicamento sobre el tránsito intestinal podría modificar los niveles de otros medicamentos que se tomaran al tiempo por vía oral.

Toma deCÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMAcon los alimentos y bebidas

Los alimentos y las bebidas no tienen influencia sobre el efecto del medicamento.

Embarazo y lactancia:

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

El uso durante el embarazo y el periodo de lactancia no está recomendado.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

No se ha registrado ningún efecto sobre la capacidad de conducir y el uso de máquinas.

3. Cómo tomar CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración del medicamento contenidas en este prospecto o las indicadas por su farmacéutico o médico. En caso de duda pregunte a su farmacéutico o médico.

La dosis recomendada es:

Adultos y adolescentes mayores de 12 años: tomar 1 cápsula al día antes de acostarse con un vaso de agua.

Se debe adaptar la posología según necesidad. En general, es suficiente tomar el medicamento dos o tres veces, en días seguidos o no, para obtener el efecto deseado.

CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA necesita cierto tiempo para que aparezca su acción, entre 6 y 12 horas después de su administración, por lo que se recomienda tomar por la noche para que el efecto tenga lugar a la mañana siguiente.

Si los síntomas empeoran o no mejoran después de 4 días, debe consultar a un médico.

Uso en niños:

No utilizar en niños menores de 12 años, sin prescripción médica.

Uso en ancianos:

Los pacientes ancianos pueden ser más sensibles a la acción de este medicamento y por tanto necesitar una dosis menor.

Si toma más CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA del que debe

En caso de sobredosis o de ingestión accidental de grandes cantidades pueden aparecer dolores de tipo cólico y diarrea severa, de manera que será necesario reponer los líquidos y en el caso particular de ancianos o personas que han tomado al mismo tiempo, glucósidos cardiotónicos, diuréticos, cortiocosteroides o raíz de regaliz, deberán acudir al médico para que se les controle los niveles de potasio.

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 producto y la cantidad ingerida.

Si olvidó tomar CASCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA

En caso de olvido de una dosis, no tome una dosis doble para compensar la dosis olvidada.

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Started taking the medicine and have questions?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

4. Posibles efectos adversos

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

Este medicamento puede producir dolor en el abdomen y deposiciones líquidas, en particular en personas que paceden colon irritable. Sin embargo, estos efectos en muchos casos se deben a que se ha tomado una dosis mayor de la necesaria, por lo que en estos casos será necesario reducir la dosis.

Tenga en cuenta que el uso prolongado de laxantes o su abuso, puede llevar a desequilibrios que se observarán en un análisis de orina (albuminuria y hematuria). La orina puede aparecer oscura (tirando a marron) debido a compuestos que se eliminan. Esto no tiene importancia clínica y desaparecerá cuando cese el tratamiento.

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 CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA

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

No conservar a temperatura superior a 30ºC.

No utilice este medicamentodespués de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en el envase, después de la abreviatura “CAD”. La fecha de caducidad es el ultimo 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. En caso de duda pregunte a su farmacéutico cómo deshacerse de los envases y de los medicamentos que no necesita. De esta forma, ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.

6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

Composición de CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA:

Cada cápsula contiene como principio activo: 250 mg de corteza criomolida de Rhamnus purshianusDC. (Cáscara sagrada).

Los demás componentes son los excipientes: gelatina (cubierta de la cápsula).

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase:

Existe 1 presentacion en frascos que contienen 50 cápsulas.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación:

Titular:

Arkopharma LABORATORIOS, S.A.U

C/ Amaltea, 9

28045 MADRID

Responsable de la fabricación:

Laboratoires ARKOPHARMA

LID de Carros le Broc

Zone Industrielle lère Avenue 2709 m

06511 CARROS (Francia)

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: septiembre 2016

La información detallada y actualizada 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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Dr. Alina Tsurkan is a licensed family medicine physician based in Portugal, offering online consultations for adults and children. She provides professional primary care, with a focus on prevention, accurate diagnosis, and long-term management of acute and chronic conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES?
CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES does not require 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 CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES?
The active ingredient in CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES is cascara. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES?
CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES is manufactured by Arkopharma Laboratorios S.A.U.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES 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 CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES 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 CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA HARD CAPSULES?
Other medicines with the same active substance (cascara) include CASTOR OIL REIG JOFRE 1g/ml ORAL LIQUID, BEKUNIS 5 mg GASTRO-RESISTANT TABLETS, CITRAFLEET POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION IN SACHETS. 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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