ENANTYUM 25 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Enantyum 25 mg Film-Coated Tablets

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 pack and other information

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. Storage 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 to treat mild or moderate pain, such as muscle or joint pain, menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), 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 any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
• 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 inside the nose due to allergy), urticaria (skin rash), angioedema (swelling of the face, eyes, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing) or wheezing in the chest after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• 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 drug) or fibrates (medicines used to reduce blood fat levels);
  • If you have peptic ulcer, stomach or intestinal bleeding or if you have suffered from bleeding, ulceration or perforation of the stomach or intestine 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 drugs (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 starting to take Enantyum:

• If you are allergic or have had allergy problems in the past;
• If you have kidney, liver or heart disease (hypertension and/or heart failure), or fluid retention or have suffered from any of 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"). This 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 an elderly patient, you may suffer from a higher incidence of side effects (see section 4). If these occur, consult your doctor immediately;
• If you are a woman with fertility problems (This medicine may decrease your fertility, so you should not take it if you are planning to become pregnant or if you are undergoing fertility studies);
• If you suffer from a blood disorder and blood cell production disorder;
• If you have systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease (diseases of the immune system that affect connective tissue);
• If you suffer or have suffered from chronic inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease);
• If you suffer or have suffered from stomach or intestinal disorders;
• If you have an infection; see the heading "Infections" below;
• If you are taking other medicines that increase the risk of peptic ulcer or bleeding, such as oral corticosteroids, some antidepressants (of the SSRI type, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), agents that prevent blood clot formation such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or anticoagulants like warfarin. In these cases, consult your doctor before taking this medicine: it may be that your doctor prescribes an additional medicine to protect your stomach (e.g. misoprostol or other medicines that block the production of gastric acid);
• If you suffer from 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

Dexketoprofen may hide the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Consequently, it is possible that 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 in bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.

During chickenpox, it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine.

Children and adolescents

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

Using Enantyum with other medicines:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use 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 drugs;
• Warfarin, heparin and other medicines used to prevent blood clot formation;
• Lithium, used to treat some mood disorders;
• Methotrexate (cancer and immunosuppressive medicine), used at high doses of 15 mg/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 and drinks

Take the tablets with a sufficient amount of water. Take the tablets with food, as this helps to reduce the risk of suffering from side effects in the stomach or intestine. However, in case of acute pain, take the tablets on an empty stomach; i.e. at least 30 minutes before meals, as this allows the medicine to work a little faster.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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.

Do not take this medicine during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary and as directed 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, this medicine may cause kidney problems in your fetus if taken for more than a few days, which may lead to 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 during a period longer than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional checks.

The use of this medicine is not recommended while trying to conceive or while studying a fertility problem. Regarding the potential effects on female fertility, see also section 2, "Warnings and precautions".

Driving and using machines

This medicine may slightly affect your ability to drive and use machines, as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness as side 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 tablet; i.e. 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 dose of Enantyum you need may vary, depending on the type, intensity and duration of the pain. Your doctor will indicate how many tablets you should 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).

The tablet can be divided into equal doses by breaking it along the score line.

Generally, the recommended dose is half a tablet (12.5 mg) every 4-6 hours or 1 tablet (25 mg) every 8 hours, not exceeding 3 tablets per day (75 mg).

If you are an elderly patient or suffer from kidney or liver disease, it is recommended to start therapy with a maximum of 2 tablets per day (50 mg).

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

If your pain is intense and you need quick relief, take the tablets on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before meals) as they will be absorbed more easily (see section 2 "Taking Enantyum with food and drinks").

Use in children and adolescents

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

If you take more Enantyum than you should

If you have taken too much medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Please remember to always carry the medicine package or this leaflet with you.

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 side effects

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

The possible side effects are listed below according to their frequency.

Common side 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 side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

Dizziness, drowsiness, sleep disorders, nervousness, headache, palpitations, hot flashes, inflammation of the stomach wall (gastritis), constipation, dry mouth, flatulence, skin rash, fatigue, pain, feverish feeling and chills, general malaise.

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

Peptic ulcer, perforation of peptic ulcer or bleeding (which may 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 side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Anaphylactic reaction (hypersensitivity reaction that can also lead to collapse), skin, mouth, eyes and genital ulcers (Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome), facial or lip and throat swelling (angioedema), difficulty breathing due to narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm), shortness of breath, tachycardia, low blood pressure, pancreatitis, blurred vision, tinnitus, sensitive skin, sensitivity to light, itching, kidney problems. Decreased white blood cell count (neutropenia), decreased platelet count (thrombocytopenia).

Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any gastrointestinal side effects at the start of treatment (e.g. stomach pain or burning or bleeding), if you have previously suffered from any of these side effects due to prolonged treatment with 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 this may be associated with a small increased risk of suffering from a heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or a stroke ("cerebrovascular accident").

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

The most common side effects observed are of a gastrointestinal nature. Peptic ulcers, perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding, sometimes fatal, may 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 NSAIDs, hematological reactions (purpura, aplastic and hemolytic anemia, and more rarely agranulocytosis and bone marrow hypoplasia) may occur.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide 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 expiry date which is stated on the packaging and on the blister. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

PVC-Aluminum Blister: Do not store above 30 ºC. Store the blisters in the original packaging to protect them from light.

Aclar-Aluminum or Aluminum-Aluminum Blister: This medicine does not require any special storage temperature. Store in the original packaging to protect it from light.

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

6. Packaging contents and additional information

Composition of Enantyum

• The active ingredient is dexketoprofen (as dexketoprofen trometamol). Each coated tablet contains 25 mg of dexketoprofen.
• The other ingredients are:

Tablet core: corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, glycerol distearate.

Coating: dry lacquer (composed of hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol 6000), propylene glycol.

Appearance of Enantyum and packaging contents

Coated tablets, white, round, with convex sides, presented in blisters available in packs containing 4, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 500 coated tablets.

Only some pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

LABORATORIOS MENARINI, S.A.

Alfons XII, 587 - Badalona (Barcelona) Spain

Manufacturer responsible

LABORATORIOS MENARINI, S.A.

Alfons XII, 587 - Badalona (Barcelona) Spain

or

• MENARINI MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS AND SERVICES, s.r.l.

Via Campo di Pile s/n – L’AQUILA – Italy

This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Spain (EMR), Hungary, Italy: Enantyum

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland: Ketesse

Greece: Viaxal

Date of the last revision of this prospectus:August 2023

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//