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KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Alexander Nazarchuk

Allergology 7 years exp.

Dr. Alexander Nazarchuk is a physician specialising in allergology and internal medicine. He provides online consultations for adults, following the principles of evidence-based medicine — no outdated treatments or unnecessary tests, with clear explanations and a personalised approach. He helps patients with a wide range of allergic and therapeutic conditions, from common day-to-day complaints to complex cases involving allergies, gastrointestinal issues, cardiovascular concerns, respiratory symptoms, and more.

You can consult Dr. Nazarchuk for:

  • Test interpretation and guidance on diagnostic plans.
  • Allergic rhinitis, hay fever, bronchial asthma (including severe cases).
  • Food and drug allergies, skin rashes, angioedema.
  • Atopic dermatitis, urticaria, contact allergies.
  • Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) – initiation and ongoing management.
  • Abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits, nausea, heartburn.
  • High blood pressure and adjustment of baseline antihypertensive therapy.
  • Hyperlipidaemia and elevated cholesterol.
  • Cough, nasal congestion, fever, sore throat.
  • Anaemia, including iron deficiency and related conditions.
  • Other issues related to allergology and internal medicine.

During consultations, Dr. Nazarchuk takes a thorough, structured approach — analysing symptoms, identifying potential causes, and helping patients make informed decisions. Whether treatment, further investigation, or monitoring is needed, he explains each step clearly so you understand your health and how best to manage it.

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About the medicine

How to use KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el paciente

Ketosteril comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG

Sales de calcio de cetoanálogos de aminoácidos y aminoácidos

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

1. Qué es Ketosteril y para qué se utiliza

Ketosteril es un medicamento para tratamiento nutricional en pacientes con alteración de la función renal (insuficiencia renal).

Este medicamento se utiliza para la prevención y el tratamiento de los daños ocasionados por un metabolismo incorrecto o deficiente de proteínas en adultos con insuficiencia renal crónica. Se emplea conjuntamente con un aporte limitado de proteínas alimentarias de 40 g/día o menos. Esto es así en pacientes cuya filtración glomerular (FG) (volumen de sangre filtrado por el riñón cada minuto) es menor de 25 ml/min.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Ketosteril

No tome Ketosteril

  • si es alérgico a los principios activos o a alguno de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6),
- si tiene demasiado calcio en la sangre (hipercalcemia),
- si padece de alteraciones en el metabolismo de los aminoácidos.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Ketosteril si sufre fenilcetonuria, un trastorno hereditario del metabolismo. En tal caso, debe tener en cuenta que este medicamento contiene fenilalanina.

Los niveles de calcio en sangre deben controlarse periódicamente.

Si también está tomando hidróxido de aluminio, deben controlarse las concentraciones séricas de fosfato (ver «Otros medicamentos y Ketosteril»).

Debe garantizarse un aporte calórico suficiente.

Niños y adolescentes

No se dispone de experiencia suficiente hasta la fecha sobre la administración de este medicamento a pacientes pediátricos, incluidos niños y adolescentes.

Otros medicamentos y Ketosteril

Informe a su médico o farmacéutico si está tomando, ha tomado recientemente o pudiera tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento, incluidos medicamentos obtenidos sin una receta.

  • Tomar este medicamento al mismo tiempo que medicamentos que contienen calciopuede causar unos niveles altos de calcio en la sangre o aumentar esos niveles.
  • No tome este medicamento al mismo tiempo que medicamentos que forma compuestos difícilmente solubles con calcio (por ejemplo, tetraciclinas, quinolinas como ciprofloxacino y norfloxacino, así como medicamentos que contengan hierro, flúor o estramustina). Puede alterar la absorción de los principios activos. Espere al menos dos horas después de tomar este medicamento para tomar cualquiera de esos medicamentos.
  • Los niveles de calcio en su sangre podrían aumentar al tomar este medicamento. Esto puede potenciar el efecto de determinados medicamentos para el corazón(como glucósidos cardioactivos) y, por lo tanto, aumentará el riesgo de arritmias.
  • Tomar este medicamento mejora los síntomas urémicos (exceso de urea —un producto de desecho— en la sangre por insuficiencia renal). Por tanto, en caso de que esté tomando hidróxido de aluminio, debe reducirse la dosis de este medicamento si es necesario. Debe vigilarse una posible disminución de las concentraciones séricas de fosfato.

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 antes de utilizar este medicamento

No se dispone de experiencia con el uso de este medicamento durante el embarazo y la lactancia.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

No se requieren precauciones especiales.

3. Cómo tomar Ketosteril

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

Si su médico no le ha recetado otra dosis, la dosis recomendada es

Adultos (70 kg de peso corporal)

Tome de 4 a 8 comprimidos 3 veces al día durante las comidas.

Forma de administración:

  • Vía oral.
  • Trague los comprimidos con suficiente cantidad de líquido.
  • No mastique los comprimidos; su contenido huele mal.

Duración del tratamiento:

Este medicamento se administra mientras la filtración glomerular (FG) (volumen de sangre filtrado por el riñón cada minuto) es inferior a 25 ml/min y, al mismo tiempo, el aporte de proteínas en la alimentación está restringido a 40 g/día o menos (adultos).

Si tiene la impresión de que el efecto de este medicamento es demasiado fuerte o demasiado débil, hable con su médico o farmacéutico.

Si olvidó tomar Ketosteril

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas.

Si interrumpe el tratamiento con Ketosteril

No deje de tomar este medicamento sin consultarlo antes con su médico.

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

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.

Trastornos del metabolismo y de la nutrición

Muy raro (puede afectar a hasta 1 de 10.000 personas):

  • Hipercalcemia (demasiado calcio en la sangre)

Nota:

Si se produce hipercalcemia, reduzca el aporte de vitamina D. En caso de hipercalcemia persistente, su médico reducirá la dosis de este medicamento y usted disminuirá su consumo de otras fuentes de calcio.

Comunicación de efectos adversos

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su medico, enfermero o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de posibles efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. Tambien puede comunicarlo directamente a través del Sistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano www.noticaRAM.es.

Mediante la comunicación de efectos adversos usted puede contribuir a proporcionar más información sobre la seguridad de este medicamento.

5. Conservación de Ketosteril

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

Una vez abierta la bolsa exterior, mantener los blísteres en la bolsa para protegerlos de la humedad.

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en la caja y el blíster 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 Ketosteril

  • Cada comprimido recubierto con película contiene los principios activos:

α-cetoanálogo de D,L isoleucina, sal de calcio 67 mg

α-cetoanálogo de leucina, sal de calcio 101 mg

α-cetoanálogo de fenilalanina, sal de calcio 68 mg

α-cetoanálogo de valina, sal de calcio 86 mg

α-hidroxianálogo de D,L-metionina, sal de calcio 59 mg

L-lisina acetato 105 mg

(correspondiente a 75 mg de L-lisina)

L-treonina 53 mg

L-triptófano 23 mg

L-histidina 38 mg

L-tirosina 30 mg

Contenido total de nitrógeno por comprimido 36 mg

Contenido total de calcio por comprimido 1,25 mmol = 50 mg

  • Los demás componentes son: almidón de maíz, crospovidona, talco, sílice, coloidal anhidra, estearato de magnesio E470b, macrogol, amarillo de quinolina E104, copolímero de metacrilato butilado básico, triacetina, dióxido de titanio E171, povidona.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Los comprimidos de Ketosteril son comprimidos recubiertos con película, oblongos y amarillos, con un tamaño aproximado de 17,2 × 6,6 mm (longitud × anchura).

Ketosteril está disponible en los siguientes tamaños de envases:

Caja que contiene 100 o 300 comprimidos recubiertos con película en blísteres acondicionados en una bolsa exterior.

Puede que solamente estén comercializados algunos tamaños de envases.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

Titular de la autorización de comercialización

Fresenius Kabi España, S.A.U

Torre Mapfre-Vila Olímpica

Marina 16-18

08005 Barcelona

España

Fabricante:

Labesfal - Laboratórios Almiro, S.A.

Zona Industrial do Lagedo

3465-157 Santiago de Besteiros, Portugal

Este medicamento está autorizado en los Estados miembro del EEE con los siguientes nombres:

Portugal, Croacia: Ketaneril

Bélgica, Dinamarca, Finlandia, Italia, Países Bajos, Noruega, Eslovenia, España, Suecia: Ketosteril

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: diciembre 2020

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)

  • KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS
  • Country of registration
  • Dosage form
    TABLET, Not applicable as several active substances
  • ATC code
    V06DD90
  • Active substance
  • Prescription required
    Yes
  • Manufacturer

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Alina Tsurkan

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Dr. Alina Tsurkan is a licensed family medicine physician based in Portugal, offering online consultations for adults and children. She provides professional primary care, with a focus on prevention, accurate diagnosis, and long-term management of acute and chronic conditions.

Dr. Tsurkan supports patients with a wide range of health issues, including:

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  • Digestive issues: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, bloating, nausea.
  • Urinary and reproductive health: urinary tract infections (UTIs), cystitis, prevention of recurrent infections.
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Dr. Tsurkan’s approach is evidence-based and holistic. She works closely with each patient to develop an individualised care plan that addresses both symptoms and root causes. Her goal is to empower patients to take control of their health and maintain well-being through lifestyle adjustments, routine check-ups, and early intervention.

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Dmytro Horobets

Family medicine 7 years exp.

Dr. Dmytro Horobets is a licensed family medicine physician in Poland, specialising in endocrinology, diabetology, obesity management, gastroenterology, pediatrics, general surgery, and pain medicine. He offers online consultations for adults and children, providing personalised medical support for a wide range of acute and chronic health concerns.

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  • Endocrinology: diabetes type 1 and type 2, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance.
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  • Gastroenterology: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver and biliary conditions.
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  • General surgery support: pre- and post-surgical consultations, wound care, rehabilitation.
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  • Cardiovascular health: hypertension, cholesterol control, risk assessment for heart disease.
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Dr. Horobets combines evidence-based medicine with a patient-centred approach. He carefully evaluates each patient’s medical history and symptoms, offering clear explanations and structured treatment plans adapted to individual needs.

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Taisiia Proida

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Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care. She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including: 

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Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.

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Alexander Nazarchuk

Allergology 7 years exp.

Dr. Alexander Nazarchuk is a physician specialising in allergology and internal medicine. He provides online consultations for adults, following the principles of evidence-based medicine — no outdated treatments or unnecessary tests, with clear explanations and a personalised approach. He helps patients with a wide range of allergic and therapeutic conditions, from common day-to-day complaints to complex cases involving allergies, gastrointestinal issues, cardiovascular concerns, respiratory symptoms, and more.

You can consult Dr. Nazarchuk for:

  • Test interpretation and guidance on diagnostic plans.
  • Allergic rhinitis, hay fever, bronchial asthma (including severe cases).
  • Food and drug allergies, skin rashes, angioedema.
  • Atopic dermatitis, urticaria, contact allergies.
  • Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) – initiation and ongoing management.
  • Abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits, nausea, heartburn.
  • High blood pressure and adjustment of baseline antihypertensive therapy.
  • Hyperlipidaemia and elevated cholesterol.
  • Cough, nasal congestion, fever, sore throat.
  • Anaemia, including iron deficiency and related conditions.
  • Other issues related to allergology and internal medicine.

During consultations, Dr. Nazarchuk takes a thorough, structured approach — analysing symptoms, identifying potential causes, and helping patients make informed decisions. Whether treatment, further investigation, or monitoring is needed, he explains each step clearly so you understand your health and how best to manage it.

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Tomasz Grzelewski

Dermatology 21 years exp.

Dr Tomasz Grzelewski is an MD, PhD specialist in allergy, paediatrics, general practice and sports medicine, with a clinical focus on dermatology, endocrinology, allergology and sports-related health. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience and completed his medical training at the Medical University of Łódź, where he defended his PhD thesis with distinction. His doctoral research was recognised by the Polish Society of Allergology for its innovative contribution to the field. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of allergic and paediatric conditions, including modern allergen desensitisation techniques. For five years, Dr Grzelewski served as the Head of two paediatric departments in Poland, managing complex clinical cases and leading multidisciplinary teams. He also worked in medical centres in the United Kingdom, gaining experience across both primary care and specialist environments. With over a decade of telemedicine experience, he has provided online consultations across Europe and is valued for his clear, structured and evidence-based medical guidance. Dr Grzelewski is actively involved in clinical programmes focused on modern anti-allergic therapies. As a Principal Investigator, he leads research projects on sublingual and oral allergen desensitisation, supporting evidence-based progress in allergy treatment for both children and adults. In addition to his background in allergology and paediatrics, he completed dermatology studies through the Cambridge Education Group (Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) and a Clinical Endocrinology course at Harvard Medical School. This advanced training enhances his ability to manage skin manifestations of allergies, atopic conditions, urticaria, endocrine-related symptoms and complex immunological reactions. Patients commonly seek his care for: 

  • seasonal and perennial allergies
  • allergic rhinitis and chronic nasal symptoms
  • asthma and breathing difficulties
  • food and medication allergies
  • urticaria, atopic dermatitis and skin reactions
  • recurrent infections in children
  • sports-related health questions
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Dr Tomasz Grzelewski is known for his clear communication style, structured medical approach and ability to explain treatment options in a concise and accessible way. His multidisciplinary background across allergy, paediatrics, dermatology and endocrinology allows him to provide safe, up-to-date and comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS?

KETOSTERIL 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 KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS?

The active ingredient in KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS is Amino acids, incl. combinations with polypeptides. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS?

KETOSTERIL FILM-COATED TABLETS is manufactured by Fresenius Kabi España, S.A.U.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

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