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Taisiia Proida

Psychiatry7 years of experience
Licence no. 70352

Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care. She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including: 

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
  • Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
  • Personality disorders and emotional instability.
  • Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.

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About the medicine

How to use VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Introduction
  2. What is VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets and what is it used for
  3. What you need to know before taking VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets
  4. How to take VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets
  5. Possible side effects
  6. Storage of VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets
  7. Package contents and additional information

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets

vinpocetine

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medication has been prescribed to you only and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the package leaflet:

  1. What Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets are and what they are used for.
  2. What you need to know before taking Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets.
  3. How to take Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets.
  4. Possible side effects.
  5. Storage of Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets.
  6. Package contents and additional information.

1. What is VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets and what is it used for

Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptoms of cognitive decline related to vascular cerebral pathology. Before starting treatment, degenerative disease of non-vascular cause (Alzheimer's disease) should be ruled out.

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2. What you need to know before taking VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets

Do not take Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets:

  • If you are allergic to vinpocetine or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • If you have a cerebral hemorrhage.
  • If you have cranial hypertension.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets

  • If you have heart problems.
  • If you are being treated with antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, or anticoagulants.
  • If you have liver failure.
  • If you have experienced intolerance to other vinca alkaloids.

Taking Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets with other medications

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medication.

Although they have not been described, the possibility of interaction between vinpocetine and antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, or anticoagulant medications cannot be ruled out. If treatment with vinpocetine is considered necessary in patients being treated with the aforementioned medications, it is advisable to monitor the treatment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

The use of Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

This medication may alter your reaction ability, which can impair your ability to drive and use machinery, especially in cases where the medication is taken with alcohol.

Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets contain lactose

This medication contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.

3. How to take VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets

Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets are administered orally. The dosage of Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets is 1 or 2 tablets three times a day. It is recommended to take the tablets during meals, without chewing them.

If you take more Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets than you should

If you or someone else has ingested an overdose of vinpocetine, please inform your doctor, who will indicate the measures to be taken.

There are no known cases of intoxication due to overdose with Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets. In case of overdose or accidental intoxication, consult the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20.

If you forget to take Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses. Simply skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the usual time.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Episodes of mild blood pressure drop, gastrointestinal and intestinal discomfort (feeling of fullness or nausea), and skin alterations (exanthema or pruritus) have been described as a result of hypersensitivity to the preparation.

Reporting side effects:

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medications: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg tablets

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

This medication does not require any special storage temperature.

Do not use Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets after the expiration date shown on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be thrown away through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of Vinpocetine Covex 5 mg tablets:

  • The active ingredient is vinpocetine
  • The other components are lactose, low-substitution hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, and talc.

Appearance of the product and package contents

White, round tablets with the Covex logo () on one face and a score line on the other.

Package: The tablets are packaged in PVC/aluminum blisters of 25 tablets and presented in boxes of 25 and 50 tablets.

Marketing authorization holder

COVEX, S.A.

C/ Acero nº 25, Pol. Ind. Sur, 28770 COLMENAR VIEJO (Madrid).

Phone: 91 845 02 00

Fax: 91 845 02 08

e-mail: [email protected]

Manufacturer

KERN PHARMA, S.L.

C/ Venus nº 72, Pol. Ind. Colón II, 08228 TERRASSA (Barcelona).

Phone: 93 700 25 25

Fax: 93 700 25 00

e-mail: [email protected]

Industria Química y Farmacéutica VIR, S.A.

C/ Laguna 66-68-70, Polígono Industrial Urtinsa II, 28923, ALCORCÓN, (Madrid).

Phone: 91 486 29 90

Fax: 91 486 29 91

e-mail: [email protected]

COVEX, S.A.

C/ Acero nº 25, Pol. Ind. Sur, 28770 COLMENAR VIEJO (Madrid).

Phone: 91 845 02 00

Fax: 91 845 02 08

e-mail: [email protected]

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet:June 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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Taisiia Proida

Psychiatry7 years of experience
Licence no. 70352

Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care. She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including: 

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
  • Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
  • Personality disorders and emotional instability.
  • Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.

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Anastasiia Hladkykh

Psychiatry15 years of experience

Dr Anastasiia Hladkykh is a physician-psychotherapist and psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with individuals struggling with various types of addictions and their families. She provides online consultations for adults, combining medical knowledge with deep psychological support and practical tools.

Key areas of expertise:

  • Addiction treatment: alcohol and drug dependence, gambling addiction, compulsive behaviours, codependent relationships.
  • Support for families of addicted individuals, behavioural correction within the family system, guidance for maintaining remission.
  • Mental health: depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, generalised anxiety, emotional trauma, and the psychological impact of loss or emigration.
  • Psychoeducation: explaining complex mental health concepts in simple language, helping patients and their families understand diagnoses and treatment steps.
Therapeutic approach:
  • Client-centred, straightforward, and empathetic – focused on practical outcomes and emotional stabilisation.
  • Prescribes medications when needed, but always aims to minimise unnecessary pharmaceutical use.
  • Certified in multiple evidence-based methods: CBT, NLP (Master Practitioner), Ericksonian hypnosis, symbol drama, art therapy, and systemic therapy.
  • Each consultation results in a clear, structured plan – patients leave knowing exactly what to do next.
Experience and background:
  • Member of the German association Gesundheitpraktikerin and the NGO “Mit dem Sonne in jedem Herzen.”
  • More than 18 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, translated into several languages.
  • Volunteer work with Ukrainian refugees and military personnel at the University Clinic of Regensburg.
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Daria Portnova

Psychiatry31 years of experience

Dr Daria Portnova is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents aged 14 and over, providing online psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultations. In her practice, Dr Portnova supports patients facing the onset of mental health conditions, chronic psychiatric disorders, psychotic symptoms, trauma-related states, and complex emotional crises. Her work is structured and safety-focused, with an emphasis on stabilisation, accurate diagnosis, and long-term improvement in quality of life. Patients consult Dr Daria Portnova for the following concerns: 

  • existential crises and complex life situations;
  • loss, grief, and emotional exhaustion;
  • relationship difficulties, separation, and divorce;
  • psychological and psychiatric trauma, including complex PTSD (cPTSD);
  • anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder;
  • social anxiety and social phobia;
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
  • sleep disorders;
  • depressive disorders;
  • bipolar affective disorder;
  • schizoaffective disorder;
  • schizophrenia;
  • personality disorders.

Dr Portnova combines psychiatric assessment with a psychotherapeutic approach. She works with evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave approaches such as ACT, FACT, and CFT. Consultations are focused on clear clinical understanding, practical recommendations, and ongoing support over time.

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Elizaveta Marinicheva

Psychiatry5 years of experience

Elizaveta Marinicheva is a psychiatrist who has been practising since 2022. She received her medical degree from the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano, UNIMI) and holds official authorisation to practise medicine in Italy (Abilitazione all'esercizio della professione medica). She is a member of the Milan Medical Association (Ordine dei Medici di Milano).

She is currently completing her specialist training in psychiatry at Sapienza University of Rome (Sapienza Università di Roma). She has also received additional training in psychoanalysis and has completed more than 500 hours of personal psychoanalytic therapy.

In her practice, Dr Marinicheva combines a modern medical approach to mental health with careful consideration of each patient's individual history and current condition. When pharmacotherapy is required, treatment decisions are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and current international clinical guidelines, including NICE, APA, WFSBP and CANMAT.

Dr Marinicheva provides online psychiatry consultations for anxiety, low mood, emotional instability, sleep problems, chronic stress and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing and quality of life. During a consultation, she assesses the patient's symptoms and overall condition, discusses potential treatment approaches and, when clinically appropriate, recommends medication and an appropriate follow-up plan.

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Svitlana Medvedkova

Neurology23 years of experience

Neurologist of the highest qualification category, Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor, with 23 years of clinical experience and 19 years of teaching experience. Areas of expertise include general neurology, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and medical psychology.

Conditions and areas of care:

  • Acute and chronic vascular diseases of the brain and spinal cord, including stroke prevention

  • Demyelinating diseases, including multiple sclerosis

  • Neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease

  • Disorders of the peripheral nervous system, including spinal conditions, mono- and polyneuropathies, and cranial nerve disorders; autonomic nervous system disorders

  • Migraines, headaches and dizziness

  • Traumatic injuries of the central and peripheral nervous systems

  • Cognitive difficulties, including problems with memory and concentration

  • Emotional and neurotic disorders, including anxiety and depressive symptoms, panic attacks and increased anxiety; fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Sleep disorders, including insomnia, difficulty falling asleep and disrupted sleep patterns

  • Rehabilitation following strokes, injuries and other neurological conditions, both in the acute and recovery stages

The doctor follows an evidence-based approach and has participated in international clinical research (GCP) for over 20 years. Their work includes developing personalised prevention, rehabilitation and cognitive programmes.

Consultation format: online consultations and remote follow-up care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

The active ingredient in VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS is vinpocetine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS is manufactured by Covex S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Doctors such as Psychiatrists, Neurologists, General medicine doctors, Pain medicine doctors, Anaesthesiologists may assess whether VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

The prescription is issued by a doctor after assessing your health. In Spain, VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS is then dispensed in pharmacies with that prescription. An online consultation does not guarantee that a prescription will be issued: the decision always rests with the doctor.

To request an assessment, you can use Oladoctor:

Other medicines with the same active substance (vinpocetine) include VINPOCETINE COVEX 10 mg TABLETS, CICLOFALINA 800 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, CICLOFALINA 800 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION. 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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