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APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS TABLETS

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How to use 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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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.
Which doctors can assess the use of APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS 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 APULCO HE 9% COMPRESSED GAS 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 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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