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ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA cápsulas duras

Echinacea purpurea(L.) Moench

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 médico o farmacéutico.

  • 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 médico o farmacéutico, 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 10 días.

Contenido del prospecto:

1.Qué es EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMAy para qué se utiliza

2.Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

3.Cómo tomar EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

4.Posibles efectos adversos

5.Conservación de EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

6.Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA y para qué se utiliza

Medicamento tradicional a base de plantas para el tratamiento de apoyo del resfriado común, basado exclusivamente en su uso tradicional.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

No tome EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

Si es alérgico al principio activo o a cualquiera de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6).

Está contraindicada en casos de enfermedades sistémicas progresivas como la tuberculosis, enfermedades del sistema inmunitario, colagenosis, esclerosis múltiple, SIDA, infecciones por VIH y otras enfermedades inmunitarias.

Advertencias y precauciones

Si durante el tratamiento empeoran los síntomas o aparece fiebre alta consulte a su médico.

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA.

Toma de EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA con otros medicamentos

Informe a su médico o farmacéutico si está tomando,ha tomado recientemente o pudiera tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento.

Toma de EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA con los alimentos y bebidas

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

Embarazo y lactancia

No hay estudios adecuados y bien controlados en mujeres embarazadas o en periodo de lactancia, por lo que no se recomienda su administración.

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.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

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

3. Cómo tomar EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

Siga exactamente estas 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 para:

Adultos y adolescentes mayores de 12 años: tomar 2 cápsulas en el desayuno, 2 cápsulas en la comida y 2 cápsulas en la cena con un vaso de agua.

Este medicamento se utiliza vía oral.

Si después de 10 días de tratamiento los síntomas persisten , consulte a su médico o a un profesional sanitario.

Uso en niños

No está recomendado administrar a niños menores de 12 años.

Si toma más EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA del que debiera

No se han descrito casos de sobredosificación con este medicamento.

En caso de sobredosis o ingestión accidental, consulte inmediatamente a su médico, farmaceútico o llame al Servicio de Información Toxicología, teléfono 91-562 04 20 indicando el medicamento y la cantidad ingerida.

Si olvidó tomar EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

En caso de olvido de una dosis, tome el medicamento lo antes posible continuando el tratamiento de la forma prescrita. Sin embargo, si está proxima la siguiente dosis, es mejor que no tome la dosis olvidada y espere a la siguiente. No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidads.

Medicine questions

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.

En raras ocasiones pueden aparecer reacciones alérgicas cutáneas. Se desconoce la frecuencia.

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 EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

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

No conservar a temperatura superior a 30ºC.

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en el envase, después de la abreviatura “CAD”. La fecha de caducidad es el último 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 EQUINÁCEA ARKOPHARMA

Cada cápsula contiene como principio activo: 250 mg de raíces criomolidas de Echinacea purpurea(L.) Moench (Equinácea).

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

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Existen 3 presentaciones en frascos que contienen 50, 100 y 200 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:

ARKOPHARMA

LABORATORIES PHARMACEUTIQUES

BP 28 – 06511 CARROS Cedex – France

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
ECHINACEA 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 ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
ECHINACEA 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 ECHINACEA 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 ECHINACEA 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 ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
Other medicines with the same active substance () include INOMAX 400 PPM MOL, COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS, INOMAX 400 PPM MOL, COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS, INOMAX 800 PPM MOL/MOL, COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS. 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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