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MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Alina Tsurkan

Family medicine 13 years exp.

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:

  • Respiratory infections: cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, and lingering coughs.
  • ENT conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis (ear infections), sore throat, allergic rhinitis.
  • Eye conditions: allergic or infectious conjunctivitis, red eyes, irritation.
  • 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.
  • Chronic diseases: hypertension, elevated cholesterol, weight management.
  • Neurological complaints: headaches, migraines, sleep disturbances, fatigue, general weakness.
  • Children’s health: fever, infections, digestive issues, follow-ups, vaccination guidance.

She also provides:

  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange in Portugal.
  • Personalised preventive care and wellness consultations.
  • Interpretation of test results and medical reports.
  • Follow-up care and medication review.
  • Support in managing multiple coexisting conditions.
  • Remote prescription management and medical documentation.

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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How to use MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Introduction

PACKAGE LEAFLET

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Melgama 300mg film-coated tablets

benfotiamine

Read this package leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, as it contains important information for you.

Follow the instructions for administration of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • 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 doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
  • You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve.

Contents of the package leaflet

  1. What is Melgama and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before taking Melgama
  3. How to take Melgama
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Melgama
  6. Package contents and additional information

1. What is Melgama and what is it used for

Melgama contains benfotiamine, which is a derivative of vitamin B1 that, after ingestion, is converted into vitamin B1.

Most people get enough vitamin B1 from their diet, but you may not absorb enough vitamin B1 if you have had stomach surgery, are on hemodialysis, have certain intestinal diseases, follow a restrictive diet, have diabetes or alcoholism, or are elderly.

Benfotiamine is used in adults in the following situations:

Treatment and prevention of vitamin B1 deficiency, if it cannot be controlled with an adequate diet.

This medicine is indicated for use in adults.

The tablets can be taken as long as symptoms persist or a dietary supplement is required; follow the recommendations of your doctor or pharmacist.

You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve.

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2. What you need to know before taking Melgama

Do not take Melgama

If you are allergic to benfotiamine, thiamine, or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Melgama.

Children and adolescents

This medicine must not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as the safety and benefits of this medicine in people under 18 years of age are not yet known.

Other medicines and Melgama

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicine.

5-fluorouracil, which is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat cancer, may reduce the action of vitamin B1.

Taking Melgama with food and drinks

There are no data on the influence of food on this medicine.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Do not use this medicine unless it is prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will only prescribe this medicine after carefully considering the risks and benefits. Your doctor will also consider other forms of vitamin B1 supplementation you may be taking (such as multivitamins before conception and during pregnancy).

The influence of benfotiamine on fertility is unknown.

Driving and using machines

Melgama has no significant influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Melgama contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per film-coated tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to take Melgama

Follow the instructions for administration of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Use in adults

Prevention:usually, half a tablet or one whole film-coated tablet (150-300 mg) once a day.

Treatment:1 film-coated tablet (300 mg) once a day.

Use in children and adolescents

This medicine is not suitable for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Elderly patients

The same dose as for adults is applied.

Renal impairment

In patients with kidney problems, this medicine can be used at the normal dose.

Hepatic impairment

It is unknown whether this medicine can be taken safely if you have liver problems. Consult your doctor if you have any liver problems.

Method of administration:

Oral use.

The tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water before meals.

The tablet can be divided into equal doses.

If you take more Melgama than you should

If you take more of this medicine than you should, consult your doctor or pharmacist, who will advise you on the necessary measures. No cases of benfotiamine overdose have been reported. In general, excess water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin B1, are easily excreted in the urine, so no toxic effects of doses higher than recommended are expected.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Melgama

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you stop taking Melgama

You should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before stopping treatment.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Medicine questions

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):

  • Allergic reactions (rash, itching, skin allergic reactions)
  • Nausea or other stomach or intestinal disorders

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System, www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Melgama

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton or blister after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

Store in the original packaging to protect from light.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine in the pharmacy's SIGRE point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of Melgama

  • The active ingredient is benfotiamine. Each tablet contains 300 mg of benfotiamine.
  • The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, talc, povidone K30, colloidal anhydrous silica, high-partial-glycerides, and sodium croscarmellose in the tablet core; and hypromellose 15 mPa·s, talc, titanium dioxide (E 171), hypromellose 3 mPa·s, hypromellose 6 mPa·s, hypromellose 50 mPa·s, macrogol 3350, and sodium saccharin in the film coating.

Appearance of the product and package contents

White, oblong, film-coated tablets with a break line on both sides (approx. dimensions 18.5 mm x 6.5 mm).

Melgama is available in blister packs (PVC/PVDC/Al) in a carton.

Packs of 1, 10, 30, 60, 90, or 100 film-coated tablets.

Clinical packs of 500, 1,000, or 5,000 film-coated tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorisation holder

AAA-Pharma GmbH

Flugfeld-Allee 24

71034 Böblingen

Germany

Manufacturer

Dragenopharm Apotheker Püschl GmbH

Göllstraße 1

84529 Tittmoning

Germany

This medicine is authorised in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Austria milgamma protect 300 mg Filmtabletten

Spain Melgama 300 mg film-coated tablets

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet:03.2025.

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS): http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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  • assessment of sudden or unclear symptoms
  • ongoing care for chronic conditions
  • follow-up after hospital discharge
  • interpretation of test results
  • medical support while abroad

Dr Cayatte earned his degree from the University of Lisbon and taught internal medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. He holds active medical registrations in both Portugal and the UK and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Consultations are available in English and Portuguese. Patients value his clarity, professionalism, and balanced approach to evidence-based care.

Dr. Antonio Cayatte provides comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of common health concerns, including:

  • Respiratory & ENT: acute bronchitis, concerns related to pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, sore throat conditions, and allergic rhinitis
  • Eye Health: allergic and infectious conjunctivitis, as well as red or irritated eyes
  • Digestive & Urinary: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, urinary tract infections, and cystitis
  • Chronic Conditions: hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and structured weight management planning
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Dr. Sviatoslav Chekhun is a medical oncologist with international clinical and research experience, specializing in modern medical oncology and a personalized approach to cancer treatment.

Currently (since 2025), he works as a Medical Oncologist at Institut Català d’Oncologia (Girona, Spain). Previously, he completed his residency in Medical Oncology and was involved in clinical research at Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol.

Dr. Chekhun has a strong academic and scientific background. He served as a lecturer in Internal Medicine at O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University and conducted research in experimental oncology at the R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology.

Earlier in his career, he worked as a medical oncologist at the Kyiv City Clinical Oncological Center and contributed to regulatory evaluation of medicinal products at the State Expert Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

When to consult Dr. Chekhun:

  •  for diagnosis or clarification of a cancer diagnosis
  •  to obtain a second opinion on an existing treatment plan 
  •  when you need a personalized treatment strategy 
  •  for interpretation of test results, CT, MRI, PET-CT, and biopsies 
  •  when choosing between treatment options (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) 
  •  in case of doubts about treatment strategy or disease progression 

Consultation format

Dr. Chekhun provides online consultations, where you can receive:

  •  expert second opinion 
  •  detailed case review 
  •  recommendations based on current international treatment guidelines 
  •  personalized treatment and follow-up plan 

Important:
Prescription and monitoring of medications must be carried out by your treating physician in an in-person (offline) setting. An online consultation does not replace a face-to-face visit but helps you make more informed decisions about your treatment.

Dr. Sviatoslav Chekhun combines clinical practice, research, and international experience, enabling him to provide patients with modern, evidence-based approaches in oncology.

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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:

  • Respiratory infections: cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, and lingering coughs.
  • ENT conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis (ear infections), sore throat, allergic rhinitis.
  • Eye conditions: allergic or infectious conjunctivitis, red eyes, irritation.
  • 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.
  • Chronic diseases: hypertension, elevated cholesterol, weight management.
  • Neurological complaints: headaches, migraines, sleep disturbances, fatigue, general weakness.
  • Children’s health: fever, infections, digestive issues, follow-ups, vaccination guidance.

She also provides:

  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange in Portugal.
  • Personalised preventive care and wellness consultations.
  • Interpretation of test results and medical reports.
  • Follow-up care and medication review.
  • Support in managing multiple coexisting conditions.
  • Remote prescription management and medical documentation.

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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Over the years, he has gained solid experience in interpreting MRI studies in various areas, including:

  •  Neuroimaging
  •  Musculoskeletal system (MSK)
  •  Angiography
  •  Abdomen and pelvis
  •  Soft tissues

Additionally, Dr. Garipov is open to new collaboration opportunities in radiology and teleradiology projects. He offers his expertise in MRI, providing both first and second readings of studies, as well as advanced image interpretation, ensuring accurate and high-quality diagnostics.

You could consult Dr. Bulat Garipov in cases where accurate interpretation of MRI studies or a second expert opinion is required. His expertise is especially valuable in cases of suspected neurological conditions, back and joint pain, vascular disorders, as well as in the diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic diseases. The doctor also provides support in complex or unclear clinical situations, including the review of previously performed studies, which helps improve diagnostic accuracy and determine the optimal treatment strategy. A teleradiology format is available, allowing you to receive a professional opinion remotely.

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Areas of expertise:

  • Endocrinology: diabetes type 1 and type 2, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance.
  • Obesity medicine: structured weight management plans, nutritional counselling, obesity-related health risks.
  • Gastroenterology: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver and biliary conditions.
  • Pediatric care: infections, respiratory symptoms, digestive issues, growth and development monitoring.
  • General surgery support: pre- and post-surgical consultations, wound care, rehabilitation.
  • Pain management: chronic and acute pain, back pain, joint pain, post-traumatic pain syndromes.
  • Cardiovascular health: hypertension, cholesterol control, risk assessment for heart disease.
  • Preventive medicine: regular check-ups, health screenings, long-term management of chronic conditions.

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 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: 

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
  • Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
  • Personality disorders and emotional instability.
  • Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS?

MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS does not require 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 MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS?

The active ingredient in MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS is benfotiamine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS?

MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS is manufactured by Aaa-Pharma Gmbh. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

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Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether MELGAMA 300 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.

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Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.

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What are the alternatives to MELGAMA 300 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS?

Other medicines with the same active substance (benfotiamine) include BENERVA 100 mg/ml INJECTABLE SOLUTION, BENERVA 300 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, SURMENALIT 200 mg FILM-COATED 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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