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CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA hard capsules

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How to use CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA hard capsules

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Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

Hard Capsules

Aesculus hippocastanumL.

Read the package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse.

  • Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse, even if it is a side effect not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
  • You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 14 days.

Contents of the Package Leaflet:

  1. What CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMAis and what it is used for
  2. What you need to know before taking CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA
  3. How to take CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA
  6. Package Contents and Additional Information

1. What CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA is and what it is used for

Traditional herbal medicine for the relief of symptoms associated with mild venous circulation disorders, such as discomfort and heaviness in the legs, and for the symptomatic treatment of hemorrhoids, based exclusively on traditional use.

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2. What you need to know before taking CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

Do not takeCASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

If you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Children

It is not recommended to administer to children under 12 years of age.

Taking CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA with other medicines

Inform your pharmacist or doctor if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medicine.

Taking CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA with food and drinks

Food and drinks do not affect the effect of the medicine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant or breastfeeding women, so its administration is not recommended.

Driving and using machines

No effect on the ability to drive and use machines has been reported.

3. How to take CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your pharmacist or doctor. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years: take 2 capsules at breakfast and 2 capsules at dinner. The dose can be increased to 3 capsules per intake.

This medicine is for oral use.

If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment, you should consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Use in children

It is not recommended to administer to children under 12 years of age.

If you take more CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA than you should

No cases of overdose with CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA have been reported.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91-562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

In case of forgetting a dose, take the medicine as soon as possible, continuing the treatment as prescribed. However, if the next dose is near, it is better not to take the forgotten dose and wait for the next one. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten doses.

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4. Possible side effects

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

At the recommended doses, CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA does not present side effects.

Reporting side effects:

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Surveillance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

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

Do not store above 30°C.

Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging, after the abbreviation "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the pharmacy's SIGRE point. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA

Each capsule contains as an active ingredient: 275 mg of cryomilled bark of Aesculus hippocastanumL.(Horse Chestnut).

The other components are the excipients: hypromellose (capsule coating).

Appearance of the product and package contents

There are 2 presentations in bottles containing 48 and 84 capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Holder:

Arkopharma LABORATORIOS, S.A.U.

C/ Amaltea N°9

28045 MADRID

Manufacturer:

Arkopharma

LABORATOIRES PHARMACEUTIQUES

BP 28 – 06511 CARROS Cedex – France

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet: September 2016

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
CASTAÑO DE INDIAS 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.
Who manufactures CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA hard capsules is manufactured by Arkopharma Laboratorios S.A.U.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
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What are the alternatives to CASTAÑO DE INDIAS ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
Other medicines with the same active substance () include FLEBOSTASIN RETARD 50 mg PROLONGED-RELEASE HARD CAPSULES, DAFLON 500 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS, DIOFLAV 500 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS. 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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