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Leaflet: information for the user
EchinaMed oral drops in solution
Read this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medication can be obtained without a prescription for the treatment of minor conditions without the intervention of a doctor. However, to get the best results, it should be used with care.
not mentioned in this leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Contents of the leaflet
EchinaMed drops are a plant-based medication indicated for the treatment of symptoms of the common cold in adults, adolescents, and children over 12 years old.
Do not take EchinaMed dropsif you:
It should not be administered to children under 1 year of age.
Be careful with EchinaMed drops
mg of alcohol per dose of 25 drops equivalent to about 13 ml of beer or about 5 ml of
wine.
with liver disease or epileptics.
Taking other medications:
It is not recommended to take this medication with immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and methotrexate.
This medication contains alcohol and should not be taken simultaneously with other medications that have described interactions with alcohol (e.g., metronidazole)
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
As a precautionary measure and in the absence of sufficient data, use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended without medical supervision.
IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN
If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medication. The consumption of medications during pregnancy can be dangerous for the embryo or fetus and should be monitored by your doctor.
The alcohol content should be taken into account in the case of pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Driving and using machinery:
No studies have been conducted on the effects of EchinaMed drops on the ability to drive vehicles and use machinery. However, based on its activity, it is unlikely that EchinaMed drops will alter this ability.
EchinaMed drops are a medication that is administered orally.
The recommended daily dose for adults, adolescents, and children over 12 years old is 25 drops 3 to 5 times a day.
The drops should be taken with a little water. Treatment should be started when the first symptoms of a cold are detected.
Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Do not take this medication for more than 10 days.
If the symptoms persist for more than 10 days, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
It is not recommended to use in children under 12 years old.
It is contraindicated to use in children under 1 year old.
If you take more EchinaMed drops than you should:
In case of excessive intake, symptoms can be expected according to the amount of alcohol ingested.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, go to a medical center or consult the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 0420, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take EchinaMed drops
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
Make sure you have read section 2 of this leaflet
Do not take EchinaMed drops if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family (Composites), or to any of the components of the product.
Like all medications, EchinaMed drops can have side effects.
Interrupt treatment and consult your doctor if allergic reactions occur
such as:
Echinacea may trigger allergic reactions in atopic patients.
A relationship has been reported with autoimmune diseases such as:
Leukopenia may occur with long-term use (more than 8 weeks)
The frequency of these side effects is unknown.
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist
or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this
leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es.
By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Store at room temperature.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use EchinaMed drops after the expiration date indicated on the packaging.
Medications should not be thrown away through drains or into the trash.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
One ml of EchinaMed drops contains as active ingredients:
purpurea
The other components are excipients:
94% (m/m) ethanol
Purified water
Package size
Bottle with 50 ml
Oral use
Holder
Bioforce Spain A.Vogel, S.A.
Platón 6,
08021-Barcelona
Spain
Tel 93 201 99 22
Fax 93 209 03 19
www.avogel.es
Manufacturer
J.P. Broekhovenstraat 16
ELBURG - Netherlands
This leaflet was approved in: January 2020
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the
website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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