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VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS?
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.
What is the active substance in VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS?
The active ingredient in VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS is vinpocetine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS?
VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS is manufactured by Covex S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS online?
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists 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.
What are the alternatives to VINPOCETINE COVEX 5 mg TABLETS?
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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