How to use HORSE CHESTNUT ARKOPHARMA hard capsules
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA hard capsules
Equisetum arvense L.
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
Follow the administration instructions for the medication 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 they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
- You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
- How to take HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
- Possible side effects
- Storage of HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
- Package Contents and Additional Information
1. What HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA is and what it is used for
Traditional herbal medicinal product to increase the amount of urine, achieving cleansing of the urinary tract and helping with mild urinary disorders.
Traditional herbal medicinal product used to strengthen hair and brittle nails.
Based exclusively on its traditional use.
You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days.
2. What you need to know before taking HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
Do not takeHORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
If you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
If you have been advised to reduce fluid intake (such as in the case of heart or kidney disease).
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your pharmacist or doctor before starting to take HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA.
If you experience symptoms such as fever, discomfort while urinating, spasms, or blood in the urine, you should consult a doctor.
It is not recommended for administration to children under 12 years of age.
Children
Do not use in children under 12 years of age without consulting a doctor.
TakingHORSETAIL ARKOPHARMAwith other medications
Inform your pharmacist or doctor if you are using or have recently used or may need to use any other medication.
TakingHORSETAIL ARKOPHARMAwith food and beverages
Food and beverages do not affect the effect of the medication.
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 medication.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant or breastfeeding women, so its administration is not recommended.
Driving and Using Machines
No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been reported.
3. How to take HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
Follow the administration instructions for the medication 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 3 capsules in the morning at breakfast, 3 capsules at lunch, and 3 capsules at dinner with a glass of water.
This medication is for oral use.
Use for a period of 2 to 4 weeks.
If symptoms worsen or persist after 7 days, you should consult a doctor.
Use in Children
Do not use in children under 12 years of age without consulting a doctor.
If you take moreHORSETAIL ARKOPHARMAthan you should
No cases of overdose with HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA have been reported. In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your pharmacist or doctor immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the product and the amount ingested.
If you forget to takeHORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
In case of forgetting a dose, take the medication as soon as possible, continuing the treatment as prescribed. However, if the next dose is near, it is best not to take the forgotten dose and wait for the next one. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
4. Possible Side Effects
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Moderate gastrointestinal complications and allergic reactions (rashes) have been described. The frequency is unknown.
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 and Health Products Agency (AEMPS) website: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
5. Storage of HORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not store at a temperature above 30°C.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the packaging, after the abbreviation "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and any unused medications at the pharmacy's SIGRE point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medications. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package Contents and Additional Information
Composition ofHORSETAIL ARKOPHARMA
Each capsule contains as the active ingredient: 190 mg of cryomilled aerial parts of Equisetum arvense L. (Horsetail).
The other components are the excipients: gelatin (capsule coating).
Appearance of the Product and Package Contents
There are 3 presentations in bottles containing 50, 100, and 200 capsules.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
HOLDER:
Arkopharma LABORATORIOS, S.A.U.
C/ Amaltea, 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 medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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- Country of registration
- Dosage formCAPSULE, 190 mg
- Prescription requiredNo
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HORSE CHESTNUT 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.
HORSE CHESTNUT 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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