ENANTYUM 25 mg HARD CAPSULES

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Enantyum 25 mg Hard Capsules

Dexketoprofen

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the Package Leaflet

1. What is Enantyum and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you take Enantyum
3. How to take Enantyum
4. Possible side effects

5 Conservation of Enantyum

1. Contents of the pack and further information

1. What is Enantyum and what is it used for

Enantyum is a pain reliever belonging to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

It is used in adults for the short-term symptomatic treatment of acute moderate pain, such as muscle or joint pain, menstrual pain, and toothache.

2. What you need to know before you take Enantyum

Do not take Enantyum

• If you are allergic to dexketoprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines;
• If you have asthma or have suffered from asthma attacks, acute allergic rhinitis (a short period of inflammation of the nasal mucosa), nasal polyps (fleshy growths in the nasal passages due to allergy), hives (rash on the skin), angioedema (swelling of the face, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty breathing) or wheezing in the chest after taking acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines;
• If you have suffered from photoallergic or phototoxic reactions (a special form of redness or sunburn of the skin exposed to sunlight) while taking ketoprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine) or fibrates (medicines used to reduce blood fat levels);
• If you have peptic ulcers, stomach or intestinal bleeding, or if you have suffered from bleeding, ulcers, or perforation of the stomach or intestines in the past;
• If you have chronic digestive problems (e.g., indigestion, heartburn);
• If you have suffered from stomach or intestinal bleeding or perforation in the past due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) used for pain;
• If you have chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis);
• If you have severe heart failure, moderate to severe kidney failure, or severe liver failure;
• If you have bleeding disorders or blood coagulation disorders;
• If you are severely dehydrated (have lost a lot of body fluid) due to vomiting, diarrhea, or insufficient fluid intake;
• If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Enantyum:

• If you are allergic or have had allergy problems in the past;
• If you have kidney, liver, or heart disease (high blood pressure and/or heart failure), or fluid retention or have suffered from these diseases in the past;
• If you are taking diuretics or have insufficient hydration and reduced blood volume due to excessive fluid loss (e.g., due to excessive urination, diarrhea, or vomiting);
• If you have heart problems, a history of strokes, or think you may be at risk of suffering from these disorders (e.g., you have high blood pressure, suffer from diabetes, have high cholesterol, or are a smoker), you should consult your doctor or pharmacist about this treatment. Medicines like Enantyum may be associated with a small increased risk of suffering from heart attacks ("myocardial infarction") or strokes ("cerebrovascular accident"). Any risk is more likely to occur when high doses and prolonged treatments are used. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment;
• If you are elderly, you may experience a higher incidence of adverse effects (see section 4). If these occur, consult your doctor immediately;
• If you are a woman with fertility problems (see section 2, "Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility");
• If you have a blood disorder or blood cell disorder;
• If you have systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease (immune system diseases that affect connective tissue);
• If you have suffered from chronic inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) in the past;
• If you have suffered from stomach or intestinal disorders in the past;
• If you have an infection, see the "Infections" heading below;
• If you are taking other medicines that increase the risk of peptic ulcers or bleeding, such as oral corticosteroids, some antidepressants (of the SSRI type, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), or anticoagulant medicines like warfarin. In these cases, consult your doctor before taking this medicine: your doctor may prescribe an additional medicine to protect your stomach (e.g., misoprostol or other medicines that block gastric acid production);
• If you have asthma, combined with chronic rhinitis or sinusitis, and/or nasal polyps, as you have a higher risk of being allergic to acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDs than the rest of the population. The administration of this medicine may cause asthma attacks or bronchospasm, particularly in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs.

Infections

Enantyum may mask the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Consequently, this medicine may delay the appropriate treatment of the infection, which may increase the risk of complications. This has been observed in bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while having an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.

Avoid using this medicine if you have chickenpox.

Children and Adolescents

This medicine has not been studied in children and adolescents. Therefore, safety and efficacy have not been established, and it should not be used in children and adolescents.

Other Medicines and Enantyum

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. There are some medicines that should not be taken together, and others that may need a dose change if taken together.

Always inform your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist if, in addition to this medicine, you are taking any of the following medicines:

Not recommended combinations:

• Acetylsalicylic acid, corticosteroids, and other anti-inflammatory medicines;
• Warfarin, heparin, and other medicines used to prevent blood clot formation;
• Lithium, used to treat some mood disorders;
• Methotrexate (a medicine for cancer and immunosuppression), used at high doses of 15mg/week;
• Hydantoins and phenytoin, used for epilepsy;
• Sulfamethoxazole, used for bacterial infections;

Combinations that require caution:

• ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and angiotensin II antagonists, used for high blood pressure and heart disorders;
• Pentoxifylline and oxpentifylline, used to treat chronic venous ulcers;
• Zidovudine, used to treat viral infections;
• Aminoglycoside antibiotics, used for bacterial infections;
• Sulfonylureas (e.g., chlorpropamide and glibenclamide), used for diabetes;
• Methotrexate, used at low doses, less than 15 mg/week;

Combinations to be taken into account:

• Quinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) used for bacterial infections;
• Cyclosporin or tacrolimus, used to treat immune system diseases and organ transplants;
• Streptokinase and other thrombolytic and fibrinolytic medicines, i.e., medicines used to dissolve blood clots;
• Probenecid, used for gout;
• Digoxin, used in the treatment of chronic heart failure;
• Mifepristone, used as an abortifacient (for pregnancy termination);
• Antidepressants of the SSRI type (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors);
• Antiplatelet agents used to reduce platelet aggregation and blood clot formation;
• Beta-blockers, used for high blood pressure and heart disorders;
• Tenofovir, deferasirox, pemetrexed.

If you have any doubts about taking other medicines with Enantyum, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking Enantyum with Food, Drinks, and Alcohol

It is generally recommended to take the medicine with meals to reduce the possibility of causing stomach disorders (see also section 3, "Method of Administration").

The use of NSAIDs in combination with alcohol may worsen the adverse reactions caused by the active substance.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility

Do not take this medicine during the last three months of pregnancy or during breastfeeding.

It may cause kidney and heart problems in your fetus. It may affect your and your baby's tendency to bleed and delay or prolong labor more than expected.

You should not take Enantyum during the first six months of pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary and as indicated by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period or while trying to become pregnant, you should take the minimum dose for the shortest possible time.

From the 20th week of pregnancy, Enantyum may cause kidney problems in your fetus if taken for more than a few days, which may cause low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby (oligohydramnios) or narrowing of a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) in the baby's heart. If you need treatment for more than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional checks.

The use of this medicine may impair fertility, so it is not recommended to use this medicine while trying to conceive or while investigating a fertility problem.

Driving and Using Machines

This medicine may slightly affect your ability to drive and use machines, as it may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision as adverse effects of treatment. If you notice these effects, do not use machines or drive until these symptoms disappear. Ask your doctor for advice.

Enantyum Contains Sodium

This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1mmol) per capsule; that is, it is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to Take Enantyum

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. The necessary dose of the medicine may vary, depending on the type, intensity, and duration of the pain.

Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take per day and for how long.

The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay if the symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).

Adults Over 18 Years

Generally, the recommended dose is 1 capsule (25 mg of dexketoprofen) every 8 hours, not exceeding 3 capsules per day (75 mg).

Elderly Patients or Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment

If you are an elderly patient or have mild renal impairment or mild to moderate liver problems, it is recommended to start treatment with a maximum of 2 capsules per day (50 mg of dexketoprofen).

In elderly patients, this initial dose may be increased later according to the general recommended dose (75 mg of dexketoprofen) if the medicine has been well tolerated.

You should not use dexketoprofen if you have moderate or severe kidney problems or severe liver problems. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Use in Children and Adolescents

This medicine should not be used in children and adolescents (under 18 years).

Method of Administration

Take the capsules with a sufficient amount of water.

The medicine can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine with food helps reduce the risk of stomach disorders; however, if your pain is more intense and you need faster relief, take the capsule on an empty stomach (at least 15 minutes before any meal or food intake) because it will be absorbed more easily (see section 2 "Taking Enantyum with Food, Drinks, and Alcohol").

If You Take More Enantyum Than You Should

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91.562.04.20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken. It is recommended to take the package and the package leaflet of the medicine to the healthcare professional.

If You Forget to Take Enantyum

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses. Take the next dose when it is due (according to section 3 "How to Take Enantyum").

If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

The possible adverse effects are detailed below according to their frequency. Since the list is based in part on the adverse effects observed with the use of dexketoprofen tablets, and dexketoprofen in capsules is absorbed more quickly than tablets, it is possible that the real frequency of adverse effects (gastrointestinal) is higher with capsules.

Frequent Adverse Effects: may affect up to 1 in 10 people

Nausea and/or vomiting, mainly pain in the upper abdominal quadrant, diarrhea, digestive disorders (dyspepsia).

Uncommon Adverse Effects: may affect up to 1 in 100 people

Rotatory sensation (vertigo), dizziness, somnolence, sleep disorders, nervousness, headache, palpitations, hot flashes, inflammation of the stomach wall (gastritis), constipation, dry mouth, flatulence, skin rash, fatigue, pain, febrile sensation, and chills, general malaise.

Rare Adverse Effects: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people

Peptic ulcer, perforation of peptic ulcer or bleeding (which can manifest with vomiting blood or black stools), fainting, high blood pressure, slow breathing, fluid retention, and peripheral edema (e.g., swelling of ankles), laryngeal edema, loss of appetite (anorexia), abnormal sensation, pruritic rash, acne, increased sweating, lower back pain, frequent urination, menstrual disorders, prostate disorders, abnormal liver function tests (blood tests), liver cell damage (hepatitis), acute kidney failure.

Very Rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people

Anaphylactic reaction (hypersensitivity reaction that can also lead to collapse), ulcers on the skin, mouth, eyes, and genital areas (Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome), swelling of the face or swelling of the lips and throat (angioedema), difficulty breathing due to narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm), shortness of breath, tachycardia, low blood pressure, pancreatitis, blurred vision, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sensitive skin, sensitivity to light, itching, kidney problems. Decrease in the number of white blood cells (neutropenia), decrease in the number of platelets (thrombocytopenia).

Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any adverse effect of a gastrointestinal type at the start of treatment (e.g., stomach pain or burning or bleeding), if you have previously suffered from any of these adverse effects due to prolonged treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and especially if you are elderly.

Stop taking this medicine immediately if you notice the appearance of a skin rash or any lesion inside the mouth or on the genitals, or any other sign of allergy.

During treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cases of fluid retention and swelling (especially in ankles and legs), increased blood pressure, and heart failure have been reported.

Medicines like Enantyum may be associated with a small increased risk of suffering a heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or a stroke ("stroke").

In patients with immune system disorders that affect connective tissue (systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can rarely cause fever, headache, and neck stiffness.

The most commonly observed adverse effects are of a gastrointestinal type. Peptic ulcers, perforation, or gastrointestinal bleeding, sometimes fatal, can occur, especially in elderly patients.

After administration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, melena, hematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, worsening of colitis, and Crohn's disease have been reported. Less frequently, inflammation of the stomach wall (gastritis) has been observed.

As with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hematological reactions (purpura, aplastic and hemolytic anemia, and more rarely agranulocytosis and bone marrow hypoplasia) can occur.

Reporting of Adverse Effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: www.notificaRAM.es.

By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Enantyum

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

Do not use this medicine after the expiration date that appears on the packaging and on the blister after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store at a temperature above 30 °C. Keep the blisters in the original packaging to protect them from light.

Medicines should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Enantyum

• The active ingredient is dexketoprofen (as dexketoprofen trometamol). Each capsule contains 25 mg of dexketoprofen.

• The other components are:

Capsule content: microcrystalline cellulose, cornstarch, glycerol distearate, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (Type A) (potato starch).

Capsule composition (body and cap): gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), water, quinoline yellow (E104), and patent blue V (E131).

Appearance of Enantyum and Package Contents

Hard gelatin capsules, green in color, containing a white granulate.

The capsules come in Aclar/PVC/Aluminum blisters.

They are presented in packages containing 20 and 500 hard capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

LABORATORIOS MENARINI, S.A.

Alfons XII, 587

08918 Badalona (Barcelona) Spain

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet: April 2023.

Other Sources of Information

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