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COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES

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Introducción

Prospecto: Información para el paciente

copinal 300 mg cápsulas

Acexamato de zinc

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a tomar el 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.

Contenido del prospecto:

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

1. Qué es Copinal cáspsulas y para qué se utiliza

Copinal cápsulas contiene como principio activo una sal de zinc, el acexamato de zinc, que pertenece a un grupo de compuestos denominados antiulcerosos. El acexamato de zinc actúa reduciendo la cantidad de ácido producida por el estómago y potencia los mecanismos que protegen la mucosa del estómago.

Copinal cápsulas se utiliza:

  • en la prevención de las lesiones gastrointestinales inducidas por medicamentos antiinflamatorios no esteroideos (AINE).
  • en el tratamiento de la úlcera gástrica y de la úlcera duodenal.
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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Copinal cápsulas

No tome Copinal cápsulas

  • si es alérgico al acexamato de zinc o a cualquiera de los demás componentes de este medicamento. (incluidos en la sección 6).
  • si padece insuficiencia renal grave (enfermedad grave de los riñones).

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Copinal cápsulas.

Si ha tomado zinc durante un período largo de tiempo, en ese caso, su médico deberá controlar los niveles de cobre y de zinc, debido a que podrían alterarse sus niveles en sangre.

A fin de realizar un seguimiento de su tratamiento, su médico le realizará análisis de sangre y de orina periódicamente.

Debe informar a su médico si siente debilidad muscular o una sensación anormal en las extremidades ya que puede indicar un exceso de cobre.

Toma de Copinal cápsulas con otros medicamentos

Comunique a su médico o farmacéutico que está tomando, ha tomado recientemente o podría tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento.

Tenga especial cuidado si está tomando antibióticos del tipo de las tetraciclinas, ya que el zinc puede conducir a un menor efecto o una falta de acción frente a la infección producida por las bacterias. Se recomienda dejar un intervalo de 4 horas como mínimo entre la toma de uno y otro fármaco.

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.

Aunque no se han observado efectos teratogénicos en la experimentación animal, la seguridad de uso del acexamato de zinc durante el embarazo y la lactancia no se ha establecido todavía.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

Este medicamento no afecta la capacidad para conducir vehículos y utilizar máquinas.

3. Cómo Cómo tomar Copinal cápsulas

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

Recuerde tomar su medicamento.

Su médico le indicará la duración de su tratamiento con Copinal cápsulas.

Las cápsulas se toman durante o inmediatamente después de las comidas principales. Debe tragar las cápsulas enteras sin masticarlas ni chuparlas con la ayuda de un vaso de líquido, preferiblemente agua.

En la prevención de las lesiones gastrointestinales inducidas por medicamentos AINE: la dosis recomendada es una cápsula (300 mg de acexamato de zinc) al día, durante o inmediatamente después de la cena.

En el tratamiento de la úlcera gástrica y de la úlcera duodenal: la dosis recomendada es una cápsula (300 mg de acexamato de zinc), hasta 3 veces al día durante o inmediatamente después de las comidas.

Si toma más Copinal cápsulas del que debiera

Si usted ha tomado más Copinal cápsulas del que debe o en caso de ingestión accidental, consulte inmediatamente a su médico o a su farmacéutico o llame al Servicio de Información Toxicológica, teléfono 91 562 04 20, indicando el medicamento y la cantidad ingerida.

Con la ingesta conjunta de varias cápsulas puede presentarse vómito, lo que contribuye a su autoeliminación, que puede favorecerse con la aplicación de lavado gástrico.

Si olvidó tomar Copinal cápsulas

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas. Continúe adelante el tratamiento con la posología recomendada.

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

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4. Posibles efectos adversos

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

En algunos casos, en ayunas, pueden aparecer náuseas (sensación de mareo) y sensación pasajera de molestias en el estómago. Para evitarlas deberá tomar Copinal cápsulas siempre durante o inmediatamente después de las comidas.

La toma de Copinal cápsulas puede dar lugar a una disminución de los niveles de cobre, y pueden presentarse efectos secundarios:

  • Disminución de glóbulos rojos, glóbulos blancos y síndrome mielodisplásico.
  • Neuropatías periféricas y mielopatías.

Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto.

5. Conservación de Copinal cápsulas

No requiere condiciones especiales de conservación.

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

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

No utilice este medicamento si observa cambios en el aspecto de las cápsulas.

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 Copinal cápsulas

  • El principio activo es acexamato de zinc. Cada cápsula contiene 300 mg de acexamato de zinc.
  • Los demás componentes (excipientes) son: almidón de maíz, polietilenglicol 4000, talco, polivinilpirrolidona, carboximetilalmidón sódico (tipo A) de patata, polisorbato 80. Composición de la cápsula de gelatina dura: gelatina y dióxido de titanio.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Copinal cápsulas se presenta en cápsulas de gelatina dura de color blanco, en envases conteniendo 30 y 60 cápsulas.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

Laboratorios Viñas, S.A. - Provenza, 386 - 08025 Barcelona, España

Responsable de la fabricación

LABORATORIOS VIÑAS, S.A. Torrente Vidalet, 29 Barcelona 08012 España

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: Agosto 2025

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/

Laboratorios Viñas sa

Provenza, 386 - 08025 Barcelona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES?
COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
How much does COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES cost in pharmacies?
The average pharmacy price for COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES is around 5.1 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the manufacturer and dosage form.
Who manufactures COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES?
COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES is manufactured by Laboratorios Vinas S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of COPINAL 300 mg 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 COPINAL 300 mg 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 COPINAL 300 mg CAPSULES?
Other medicines with the same active substance () include COPINAL 300 mg ORAL SUSPENSION, GASTRODENOL 120 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, ALAPANZOL 40 mg GASTRO-RESISTANT 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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