Bronho-vaxom

PATIENT LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

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Broncho-Vaxom (Broncho-Vaxom Adults ), 7 mg, hard capsules

To be used in adults

Active substance: lyophilized bacterial lysates

Broncho-Vaxom and Broncho-Vaxom Adults are different trade names for the same medicine.

You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

• You should keep this leaflet, so that you can read it again if you need to.
• If you have any doubts, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not pass it on to others. The medicine may harm another person, even if their symptoms are the same.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is Broncho-Vaxom and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before taking Broncho-Vaxom
• 3. How to take Broncho-Vaxom
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Broncho-Vaxom
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Broncho-Vaxom and what is it used for

Broncho-Vaxom is an immunostimulant medicine. It contains bacterial lysates that most commonly cause respiratory tract infections.
In humans, the medicine stimulates cellular and humoral immune mechanisms by activating macrophages, increasing the number of circulating T lymphocytes, and increasing the concentration of immunoglobulins secreted by the mucous membrane of the respiratory system.
The indications for using Broncho-Vaxom are as follows:

• preventing recurrent respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in adults.

2. Important information before taking Broncho-Vaxom

When not to take Broncho-Vaxom:

• if the patient is allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Before starting to take Broncho-Vaxom, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
In case of an allergic reaction to Broncho-Vaxom, treatment should be stopped immediately and the doctor informed.
It is not recommended to use Broncho-Vaxom to prevent pneumonia, as there are no clinical trial data confirming such an effect.
Use in elderly patients
The elderly population was widely represented in clinical trials of Broncho-Vaxom. No safety concerns were identified.
Kidney function impairment
Data on the use of Broncho-Vaxom in patients with kidney function impairment are limited.
In preclinical toxicity studies, no signs of nephrotoxicity were observed in rats or dogs. Therefore, the use of Broncho-Vaxom in this patient group does not raise safety concerns.
Liver function impairment
There are no available data on the use of Broncho-Vaxom in patients with liver function impairment.
In preclinical toxicity studies, no signs of hepatotoxicity were observed in rats or dogs. Therefore, the use of Broncho-Vaxom in this patient group does not raise safety concerns.

Broncho-Vaxom and other medicines

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines you plan to take.
So far, no interactions have been found between Broncho-Vaxom and other medicines.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Only limited data are available on the use of Broncho-Vaxom in pregnant women.
Animal studies have not shown any direct or indirect harmful effects on reproduction.
As a precaution, it is recommended to avoid using Broncho-Vaxom during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
No studies have been conducted to assess the use of Broncho-Vaxom in breastfeeding women. As a precaution, it is recommended to avoid using Broncho-Vaxom in breastfeeding women.

Driving and using machines

The medicine has no influence or insignificant influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Broncho-Vaxom contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per hard capsule, which means that the medicine is considered "sodium-free".

3. How to take Broncho-Vaxom

This medicine should always be taken exactly as advised by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Broncho-Vaxom is intended for oral use in adults.
The recommended dose is:
Prophylactic treatment cycle in case of recurrent respiratory tract infections:
One hard capsule (7 mg for adults) per day on an empty stomach, for 10 consecutive days per month for 3 consecutive months.
In case of acute phase of respiratory tract infections, the medicine may be used at the same time as appropriate treatment methods.
If necessary, the prophylactic treatment cycle can be repeated.
Method of administration
For oral use.
If the patient cannot swallow the capsule, it can be opened and its contents poured into a suitable amount of water, fruit juice, or milk.
The mixture dissolves under gentle stirring.
Then, the mixture should be taken in its entirety within a few minutes and always stirred just before drinking.

Overdose of Broncho-Vaxom

You should contact your doctor.

Missed dose of Broncho-Vaxom

You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed capsule. The next dose should be taken at the usual time.

Stopping treatment with Broncho-Vaxom

You should not stop treatment without consulting your doctor.
If you have any doubts about taking the medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Broncho-Vaxom can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects have been observed:

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Headache, cough, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

Nausea, vomiting, hives, fever, fatigue
Allergic reactions, including: rash in the form of red spots on the skin, rash covering the whole body, redness, swelling, including swelling of the eyelids or face, fluid accumulation in the feet, ankles, or legs, swelling, swelling of the face, itching, including itching all over the body, shortness of breath

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

Facial swelling, lips, tongue, throat, feet, and hands (angioedema)
In case of skin reactions and respiratory system disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, you should stop taking Broncho-Vaxom and consult your doctor.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Pharmacovigilance of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Broncho-Vaxom

Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Store in a temperature below 25°C, in the original packaging.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Broncho-Vaxom contains

The active substance is OM-85 lyophilisate 40 mg, containing lyophilized bacterial lysates:
Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus (Diplococcus) pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae ssp.
pneumoniae and ssp. ozaenae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and sanguinis (viridans),
Moraxella (Branhamella/Neisseria) catarrhalis
7 mg
Other ingredients of the medicine aremagnesium stearate, propyl gallate (E 310), mannitol, gelatinized starch, sodium glutamate.
Capsule shell composition:
gelatin, indigo carmine (E 132), titanium dioxide (E 171).

What Broncho-Vaxom looks like and contents of the pack

Broncho-Vaxom is in non-transparent capsules with a blue body and blue cap.
Packaging of 10 hard capsules (1 blister of 10, in a cardboard box).
Packaging of 30 hard capsules (3 blisters of 10, in a cardboard box).
For more detailed information, you should contact the marketing authorization holder or parallel importer.

Marketing authorization holder in Romania, the country of export:

OMEDICAMED Unipessoal Lda
Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar n 19-4
1050-012 Lisbon, Portugal

Manufacturer:

OM PHARMA S.A.
Rua da Industria No 2 Quinta Grande
2610-0088 Amadora, Lisbon, Portugal

Parallel importer:

InPharm Sp. z o.o.
ul. Strumykowa 28/11
03-138 Warsaw

Repackaged by:

InPharm Sp. z o.o. Services sp. k.
ul. Chełmżyńska 249
04-458 Warsaw
Marketing authorization number in Romania, the country of export:5733/2013/01
5733/2013/02
Parallel import authorization number:190/22

Date of approval of the leaflet: 31.10.2023

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