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APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

Apulco He 9% gas comprimido medicinal

Helio (He)

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a usar este gas medicinal, porque contiene información importante para usted.

  • Conserve este prospecto, ya que puede tener que volver a leerlo.Si tiene alguna duda, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.
  • Este medicamento se le ha recetado solamente a usted,y no debe dárselo a otras personas aunque tengan los mismos síntomas que usted, ya que puede perjudicarles.
  • Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. Ver sección 4.

Contenido del prospecto

  1. Qué es Apulco He y para qué se utiliza
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a usar Apulco He
  3. Cómo usar Apulco He
  4. Posibles efectos adversos
  5. Conservación de Apulco He
  6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es Apulco He y para qué se utiliza

Apulco He es únicamente para uso diagnóstico. Se usa en distintas pruebas respiratorias de la función pulmonar con helio y se utiliza para medir el volumen pulmonar.

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2. Que necesita saber antes de empezar a usar Apulco He

No use Apulco He:

  • A no ser que su médico le pida que se someta a pruebas de la función pulmonar.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico antes de empezar a usar Apulco He para pruebas de la función pulmonar.

Uso de Apulco He con otros medicamentos

Comunique a su médico si está utilizando, ha utilizado recientemente o podría tener que utilizar cualquier otro medicamento.

Uso de Apulco He con alimentos, bebidas y alcohol

Al utilizar Apulco He, no debería encontrarse en un estado que le impidiera realizar correctamente la prueba de función pulmonar según las instrucciones de su médico o del personal médico que le atiende.

Embarazo, lactancia y fertilidad

Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia, cree que podría estar embarazada o tiene intención de quedarse embarazada, consulte a su médico antes de inhalar Apulco He.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

El hecho de usar Apulco He durante las pruebas de función pulmonar no debería influir en la capacidad para conducir y utilizar máquinas.

3. Cómo usar Apulco He

Inhale Apulco He únicamente durante las pruebas diagnósticas de la función pulmonar y exactamente como su médico o el personal médico que le atiende le han indicado. En caso de duda, consulte de nuevo a su médico.

Solo su médico o el personal médico que le atiende deben decidir la duración de la prueba diagnóstica de la función pulmonar y la frecuencia de repetición de la prueba.

Medicine questions

Started taking the medicine and have questions?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

4. Posibles efectos adversos

No se han documentado.

Comunicación de efectos adversos

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. También puede comunicarlos directamente a través del Sistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano: www.notificaRAM.es . Mediante la comunicación de efectos adversos usted puede contribuir a proporcionar más información sobre la seguridad de este medicamento

5. Conservación de Apulco He

Mantener fuera de la vista y del alcance de los niños.

Las balas de gas se deben almacenar bajo techo y a resguardo de condiciones meteorológicas adversas.

No utilice este gas medicinal después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en la etiqueta.

No tire este gas medicinal. Devuélvalo al proveedor. De esta forma, ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.

6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

Composición de Apulco He

El principio activo es helio.

Los demás componentes son el nitrógeno y el oxígeno.

Aspecto de Apulco Hey contenido del envase

Apulco He es un gas inodoro e incoloro, que se suministra comprimido en bala de gas de aluminio.

El cuerpo de la bala de gas es de color blanco y la parte superior de la bala de gas es de color azul claro.

Tamaños de envase en litros (200 bar): 5L, 10L, 20L y 40L.

Capacidad en litros

Presión de llenado (bar)

Litros de gas

m3de gas a 1 bar y 15°C

5

200

918

0,918

10

200

1837

1,837

20

200

3673

3,673

40

200

7346

7,346

Titular de la autorización de comercialización

S.E. de Carburos Metálicos S.A.

Avda. de la Fama, 1

08940 Cornellà de Llobregat

España

Responsable de fabricación

S.E. de Carburos Metálicos S.A.

Pol. Nord-Este C-35, km 59

08470 Sant Celoni

España

Este medicamento está autorizado en los Estados miembros del Espacio Económico Europeo con los siguientes nombres:

Holanda: Apulco He.

Alemania: Apulco He.

España: Apulco He.

Portugal: Apulco He.

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: Marzo 2021

La información detallada de este medicamento está disponible en la página Web de la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) http:// www.aemps.gob.es.

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Hocine Lokchiri

General medicine 21 years exp.

Dr. Hocine Lokchiri is a French consultant with over 20 years of experience in General and Emergency Medicine. He works with adults and children, helping patients with urgent symptoms, infections, sudden health changes and everyday medical concerns that require timely evaluation. His background includes clinical practice in France, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, which allows him to navigate different healthcare systems and manage a wide range of conditions with confidence. Patients value his calm, structured approach, clear explanations and evidence-based decision-making.

Online consultations with Dr. Lokchiri are suitable for many situations when someone needs quick medical guidance, reassurance or a clear next step. Common reasons for booking include:

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Many patients reach out when symptoms appear suddenly and cause concern, when a child becomes unwell unexpectedly, when a rash changes or spreads, or when it’s unclear whether an in-person examination is necessary. His emergency medicine background is particularly valuable online, helping patients understand risk levels, identify warning signs and choose safe next steps.

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He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the French Society of Emergency Medicine (SFMU), the French Association for Emergency Physicians (AMUF) and the Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine (SGNOR). In consultations, he works with clarity and precision, helping patients understand their symptoms, possible risks and the safest treatment options.
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Dr. Anastasiia Shalko is a general practitioner with a background in both paediatrics and general medicine. She graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv and completed her paediatric internship at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. After working as a paediatrician in Kyiv, she relocated to Spain, where she has been practising general medicine since 2015, providing care for both adults and children.Her work focuses on urgent, short-term medical concerns – situations where patients need quick guidance, symptom assessment and clear next steps. She helps people understand whether their symptoms require in-person evaluation, home management or a change in treatment. Common reasons for booking an online consultation include:

  • acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever)
  • viral illnesses such as colds and seasonal infections
  • gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis)
  • sudden changes in how a child or adult feels
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  • renewal of prescriptions when clinically appropriate

Dr. Shalko works specifically with urgent and short-term problems, providing practical recommendations and helping patients determine the safest next step. She explains symptoms clearly, guides patients through decision-making and offers straightforward medical advice for everyday acute issues.She does not provide long-term management of chronic conditions, ongoing follow-up or comprehensive care plans for complex long-term illnesses. Her consultations are designed for acute symptoms, sudden concerns and situations where timely medical input is important.With clinical experience in both paediatrics and general medicine, Dr. Shalko confidently supports adults and children. Her communication style is clear, simple and reassuring, helping patients feel informed and supported throughout the consultation.

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Dr Daniel Cichi is a family medicine doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience. He provides online consultations for adults, supporting patients with acute symptoms, chronic conditions, and everyday health concerns that require timely medical guidance. His background includes work in emergency care, ambulance services, and family medicine, which allows him to assess symptoms quickly, identify warning signs, and help patients choose the safest next steps – whether that means home care, treatment adjustment, or in-person evaluation. Patients commonly consult Dr Daniel Cichi for: 

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Dr Cichi’s consultations are structured and practical. He focuses on clear explanations, risk assessment, and actionable recommendations, helping patients understand their symptoms and make informed decisions about their health.

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Andrei Popov

General medicine 7 years exp.

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
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  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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Family medicine 7 years exp.

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Areas of expertise:

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Dr. Horobets combines evidence-based medicine with a patient-centred approach. He carefully evaluates each patient’s medical history and symptoms, offering clear explanations and structured treatment plans adapted to individual needs.

Whether you need help managing diabetes, tackling weight-related health issues, interpreting lab results, or receiving general family medicine support, Dr. Horobets provides professional online care tailored to your specific health goals.

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Pedro Alvarez Guerrero

Psychiatry 8 years exp.

Dr. Alvarez Guerrero graduated in Medicine from the San Pablo CEU University in Madrid. He subsequently completed his specialization in Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Hospital Sant Joan de Deu in Manresa (Barcelona), where over the course of four years he acquired solid training in the bio-psycho-social model, developing his expertise across the different areas of mental health.

During his residency, he undertook training placements at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, where he trained for several months in the psychiatric consultation-liaison unit. He also completed another placement at Hospital de Cruces in Bilbao, in the first-episode psychosis unit.

Throughout his professional career, Dr. Alvarez Guerrero has sought to complement his medical training with psychotherapeutic tools that allow him to address mental health disorders from a comprehensive perspective. For this reason, he specialized in Brief Strategic Psychotherapy through the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, an approach focused on targeted and effective interventions.

With the aim of deepening his knowledge and promoting the rational use of treatments, he also completed a Master’s Degree in Psychopharmacology at the University of Valencia, which has enabled him to rigorously integrate the most up-to-date scientific evidence into the clinical management of psychopharmacological treatments.

He has also shown a particular interest in the field of legal psychiatry, completing an Official Master’s Degree in Legal, Forensic and Criminological Psychopathology at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. This training has allowed him to acquire the necessary competencies for the preparation of psychiatric expert reports in judicial and medico-legal contexts, thereby broadening the scope of his professional activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS?

APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

Who manufactures APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS?

APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS is manufactured by Sociedad Española De Carburos Metalicos S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

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Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.

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What are the alternatives to APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS?

Other medicines with the same active substance () include ANTICUDE, APULCO ACOMETH 0.3%/0.3%/0.3% MEDICINAL COMPRESSED GAS, APULCO COHE 0.28%/9.5% MEDICINAL COMPRESSED GAS. 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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