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GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

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How to use GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

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This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Seek urgent medical care if symptoms are severe.

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Contents of the leaflet

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

Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

Glufan 625 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película

glucosamina

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a tomar este 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. Ver sección 4.

Contenido del prospecto

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

1. Qué es Glufan y para qué se utiliza

La glucosamina es un producto natural producido a partir de la glucosa (un azúcar). La glucosamina facilita la formación de cartílago y articulaciones.

Glufan está indicado para el alivio de los síntomas producidos por la artrosis de rodilla de leve a moderada.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Glufan

No tomeGlufan:

  • Si es hipersensible (alérgico) a glucosamina o a cualquiera de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6).
  • Si es alérgico al marisco, ya que, el principio activo, glucosamina se obtiene del marisco.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Glufan.

  • Si padece diabetes debe consultar con su médico antes de tomar Glufan. Pueden ser necesarios controles más frecuentes de los niveles de azúcar en sangre cuando se empieza el tratamiento.
  • Si padece asma. Al comenzar el tratamiento con Glufan, debe tener en cuenta que los síntomas pueden empeorar.

Deje de tomar Glufan y acuda al médico inmediatamente si experimenta cualquiera de los siguientes síntomas (angioedema).

  • Hinchazón en la cara, labios, lengua o garganta
  • Dificultad al tragar
  • Erupción en la piel y dificultad al respirar

Otros medicamentos y Glufan

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

Algunos tipos de medicamentos utilizados para evitar la coagulación de la sangre (p. ej,. warfarina, dicumarol, fenprocumon, acenocumarol y fluindiona). El efecto de estos medicamentos se puede potenciar si se utilizan junto con glucosamina. Por lo tanto, los pacientes tratados con estas combinaciones deben ser vigilados de forma más cuidadosa al inicio o finalización del tratamiento con glucosamina.

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 médico o farmacéutico antes de tomar este medicamento.

Glufan no se debe administrar durante el embarazo y la lactancia.

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de utilizar cualquier medicamento.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

Glufan no afecta a la capacidad de conducir o utilizar maquinaria. Sin embargo, si usted siente cansancio o dolor de cabeza al tomar Glufan, no debería conducir o manejar herramientas o máquinas.

Glufan contiene laca de aluminio FCF amarillo anaranjado S (E-110):

Este medicamento puede producir reacciones alérgicas porque contiene laca de aluminio FCF amarillo anaranjado S (E-110).

3. Cómo tomar Glufan

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

Su médico le indicará la dosis diaria basándose en sus características individuales.

La dosis recomendada es de un comprimido dos veces al día. Una vez conseguido el alivio de los síntomas, la dosis puede ser reducida a un comprimido al día.

Los comprimidos deben tragarse con una cantidad suficiente de líquido.

Si toma más Glufan del que debe

Los signos y síntomas que pueden producirse en caso de sobredosis con glucosamina son dolor de cabeza, mareos, desorientación, artralgia, náuseas, vómitos, diarrea o estreñimiento. En caso de sobredosis, se debe interrumpir el tratamiento con Glufan.

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 medicamento y la cantidad ingerida.

Si olvidó tomar Glufan

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas.

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

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4. Posibles efectos adversos

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

Se han descrito los siguientes efectos adversos:

  • Frecuentes (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 10 pacientes): dolor de cabeza, somnolencia, malestar abdominal superior.
  • Poco frecuentes (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 100 pacientes): erupción cutánea, picor, enrojecimiento de la piel.
  • Frecuencia no conocida (no puede estimarse a partir de los datos disponibles): vértigo, asma o empeoramiento del asma, dolor estomacal, diarrea, náuseas/vómitos, hinchazón de la cara, lengua o garganta (angioedema, ver “Advertencias y precauciones”), urticaria, empeoramiento en el control de los niveles de glucosa en sangre en pacientes con diabetes mellitus, edema p. ej. de tobillos, piernas y pies, fallo hepático (aumento de enzimas hepáticas e ictericia).

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: 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 Glufan.

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

No conservar a temperatura superior a 30º C. Conservar en el envase original.

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en el envase después de “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 Glufan

  • El principio activo es hidrocloruro de glucosamina, que corresponde a 625 mg de glucosamina (equivalente a 750 mg de hidrocloruro de glucosamina).
  • Los demás componentes (excipientes) son:

Núcleo del comprimido:povidona, fosfato cálcico, celulosa microcristalina, crospovidona y estearato magnésico.

Recubrimiento:alcohol polivinílico, talco, lecitina, macrogol, dióxido de titanio (E -171), laca de aluminio FCF amarillo anaranjado S (E-110), amarillo quinoleína (E-104), óxido de hierro amarillo (E-172).

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase.

Los comprimidos son amarillos y ovalados.

Glufan se presenta en 4 tamaños de envase diferentes, 20, 60, 90 y 180 comprimidos.

Puede que solamente estén comercializados algunos tamaños de envases.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización.

Laboratorios Farmacéuticos ROVI, S.A.

Julián Camarillo, 35

28037 – Madrid

España

Responsable de la fabricación

ROVI Pharma Industrial Services, S.A.

Vía Complutense 140

28805 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

España

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Laboratorios Farmacéuticos ROVI, S.A.

Julián Camarillo, 35

28037 Madrid

España

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto:Abril 2021

La información detallada 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 GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS requires 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 GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
The active ingredient in GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is glucosamine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
How much does GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS cost in pharmacies?
The average pharmacy price for GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is around 6.51 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the manufacturer and dosage form.
Who manufactures GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is manufactured by Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS 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 GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS 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 GLUFAN 625 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
Other medicines with the same active substance (glucosamine) include ACENAM 1250 mg EFFERVSCENT TABLETS, CARTISORB 1500 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION, DUARTRON 625 mg HARD CAPSULES. 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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