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PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION

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How to use PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el paciente

Pectox Forte 100 mg/ml Solución oral

Carbocisteína

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a usar 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 Pectox Forte y para qué se utiliza.
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Pectox Forte.
  3. Cómo tomar Pectox Forte.
  4. Posibles efectos adversos.

5 Conservación de Pectox Forte.

  1. Contenido del envase e información adicional.

1. Qué es Pectox Forte y para qué se utiliza

Pectox Forte contine carbocisteina. La carbocisteina pertenece al grupo de medicamentos denominados mucolíticos, aunque tiene una acción mucorreguladora, que fluidifica y disminuye la viscosidad del moco para facilitar su eliminación.

Está indicado en el tratamiento de los trastornos de la secreción mucosa que aparecen en procesos agudos y crónicos del tracto respiratorio.

Pectox Forte está indicado en adultos (18 años y mayores), adolescentes (mayores de 12 años) y niños a partir de de 2 años.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Pectox Forte

No tome Pectox Forte

  • si es alérgico a la carbocisteína o a algunos de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6).
  • si padece úlcera gastroduodenal activa.
  • en niños menores de 2 años.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Pectox Forte.

  • No se recomienda tomar al mismo tiempo que un medicamento que inhibe el reflejo de la tos.
  • Durante los primeros días es normal que la expectoración aumente pero si los síntomas persisten más de 5 días o empeoran, debe informar a su médico.

Otros medicamentos y Pectox Forte

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

No tome este medicamento con antitusivos (medicamentos utilizados para la tos seca) ni con aquellos que disminuyan las secrecciones bronquiales, ya que puede provocar un acúmulo de moco fluidificado.

Toma de Pectox Forte con alimentos y bebidas

Ver sección 3 para las instrucciones de cómo tomar Pectox Forte.

Embarazo, lactancia y fertilidad

Si esta 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. No se recomienda usar este medicamento en mujeres embarazadas o en periodo de lactancia.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

La influencia de Pectox Forte sobre la capacidad para conducir y utilizar máquinas es nula o insignificante.

Pectox Forte contiene colorante rojo cochinilla A (E-124).Este medicamento puede producir reacciones alérgicas porque contiene rojo cochinilla A (E-124). Puede provocar asma, especialmente en pacientes alérgicos al ácido acetilsalicílico.

Pectox Forte contiene parahidroxibenzoato de metilo sal de sodio (E-219).Este medicamento puede producir reacciones alérgicas (posiblemente retardadas) porque contiene parahidroxibenzoato de metilo sal de sodio (E-219).

Pectox Forte contiene sodio.Este medicamento contiene 14,2 mg de sodio (componente principal de la sal de mesa/para cocinar) en cada ml. Esto equivale al 10 % de la ingesta diaria máxima de sodio recomendada para un adulto.

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3. Cómo tomar Pectox Forte

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.

La dosis recomendada es:

Adultos y adolescentes (mayores de 12 años):

15 ml de solución oral (1.500 mg de carbocisteína) en una única toma, cada 24 horas.

Población pediátrica:

Niños de 6 a 12 años:

7,5 ml de solución oral (750 mg de carbocisteína) en una única toma, cada 24 horas.

Niños de 2 a 5 años:

5 ml de solución oral (500 mg de carbocisteína) en una única toma, cada 24 horas.

Este medicamento se toma por vía oral.

Este medicamento viene acompañado de un vasito dosificador que tiene marcadas las siguientes medidas: 2,5 ml, 4 ml, 5ml, 7,5 ml, 8 ml, 8,5 mly 10 ml. La solución oral se bebe directamente del vasito dosificador o tras verter el contenido del vasito dosificador en un vaso con una cantidad suficiente de agua u otro líquido. Tome este medicamento preferentemente antes de las comidas. Se recomienda beber abundante líquido durante el día

Si los síntomas empeoran o no mejoran al cabo de 5 días, debe consultar con su médico.

Si toma más Pectox Forte del que debe

En caso de sobredosis o ingestión accidental consulte inmediatamente a su médico o farmacéutico, o llame al Servicio de Información Toxicológica, teléfono 915 62 04 20, indicando el medicamento y la cantidad ingerida.

Si olvidó tomar Pectox Forte

Si olvida tomar una dosis, tómela en cuanto pueda.

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas.

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

Si interrumpe el tratamiento con Pectox Forte

Su médico le indicará la duración del tratamiento. No suspenda su tratamiento antes, aunque se sienta mejor, ya que no tendrá la eficacia esperada.

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, Pectox Forte puede producir efectos adversos, aunque no todas las personas los sufran.

Efectos adversos poco frecuentes (pueden afectar a entre 1 y 10 de cada 1.000 pacientes):

Trastornos gastrointestinales como: náuseas, vómitos, diarrea o dispepsia (malestar gastrointestinal). En algunos casos puede ser útil reducir la dosis administrada.

Efectos adversos raros (pueden afectar a entre 1 y 10 de cada 10.000 pacientes):

Reacciones de hipersensibilidad (reacciones alérgicas) acompañadas de urticaria (enrojecimiento e inflamación de la piel).

Efectos adversos muy raros (pueden afectar a menos de 1 de cada 10.000 pacientes):

Espasmo bronquial (asma).

En estos casos, se aconseja interrumpir el tratamiento tan pronto como sea posible.

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 Pectox Forte

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 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 Pectox Forte

  • El principio activo es carbocisteína. Cada ml de solución oral contiene 100 mg de carbocisteina.
  • Los demás componentes (excipientes) son: sacarina sódica, parahidroxibenzoato de metilo sal de sodio (E-219), esencia de frambuesa, rojo cochinilla A (E-124), hidróxido de sodio, ácido cítrico, fosfato sódico dibásico, ciclamato sódico y agua purificada.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Este medicamento se presenta en frasco transparente de PET conteniendo 240 ml ó 120 ml de solución oral de color rojo y olor y sabor a frambuesa, acompañado de un vaso dosificador de 10 ml.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

ITALFARMACO S.A.

San Rafael, 3 – 28108 Alcobendas (Madrid)

Tel.: 91 657 2323

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto:Agosto 2021

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 PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION?
PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION 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 PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION?
The active ingredient in PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION is carbocisteine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION?
PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION is manufactured by Italfarmaco S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION 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 PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION 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 PECTOX FORTE 100 mg/mL ORAL SOLUTION?
Other medicines with the same active substance (carbocisteine) include ACTITHIOL MUCOLITIC INFANTILE 20 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION, CINFAMUCOL CARBOCISTEINE 50 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION, CINFAMUCOL CARBOCISTEINE 750 MG ORAL SOLUTION IN SACHETS. 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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