CITICOLINE TECNIGEN 1000 MG ORAL SOLUTION
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Introduction
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CiticolinaTecniGen1000 mg oral solution EFG
Read this leaflet carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- This medicine 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 leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the leaflet
- What Citicolina TecniGen is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Citicolina TecniGen
- How to take Citicolina TecniGen
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Citicolina TecniGen
- Package contents and additional information
1. What Citicolina TecniGen is and what it is used for
Citicolina TecniGen belongs to a group of medicines called psychostimulants and nootropics, which act by improving brain function.
Citicolina TecniGen is used to treat memory and behavioral disorders due to:
- a stroke, which is an interruption of blood supply to the brain due to a clot or rupture of a blood vessel.
- a head injury, which is a blow to the head.
2. What you need to know before taking Citicolina TecniGen
Do not take CiticolinaTecniGen
- if you are allergic to citicolina or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you have parasympathetic nervous system hypertonia, which is a severe condition with low blood pressure, sweating, tachycardia, and fainting.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take Citicolina TecniGen
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid, as it may cause asthma.
Children
Citicolina TecniGen has not been adequately studied in children, so it should only be administered if your doctor considers it necessary.
Taking CiticolinaTecniGenwith other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medicine.
Citicolina TecniGen enhances the effects of L-Dopa, so it should not be administered at the same time as medicines containing L-Dopa, without consulting your doctor. Medicines containing L-Dopa are usually used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Citicolina TecniGen should not be administered together with medicines containing meclofenoxate, which is a brain stimulant.
Taking CiticolinaTecniGenwith food and drinks
Citicolina TecniGen can be taken with meals or outside of them.
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 medicine.
Citicolina TecniGen, like most medicines, should not be administered if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, unless your doctor considers it necessary.
Driving and using machines
No effects on the ability to drive and use machinery have been observed.
CiticolinaTecniGencontains sorbitol, cochineal red, and parahydroxybenzoates
This medicine contains sorbitol (E-420). If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine.
This medicine may cause allergic reactions because it contains cochineal red (Ponceau 4R or E-124). It may cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.
It may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) because it contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-217) and methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218).
3. How to take Citicolina TecniGen
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The normal dose is 1 to 2 sachets per day, depending on the severity of your illness. It can be taken directly or dissolved in half a glass of water (120 ml) with meals or outside of them.
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If you take more CiticolinaTecniGenthan you should
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take CiticolinaTecniGen
Take your dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop treatment with CiticolinaTecniGen
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with Citicolina TecniGen. Do not stop treatment before consulting your doctor.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can have side effects, although not everyone gets them.
The side effects of this medicine are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients). Headache, dizziness, nausea, occasional diarrhea, facial redness, swelling of the limbs, and changes in blood pressure may occur. If you experience any of these or other symptoms, inform your doctor.
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 leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines and Health Products Agency Website: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Citicolina TecniGen
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging after "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Store in the original packaging.
No special storage conditions are required.
Medicines should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package contents and additional information
Composition of CiticolinaTecniGen
- The active ingredient is citicolina. Each sachet contains 1000 mg of citicolina (as sodium salt).
- The other components (excipients) are: sodium saccharin (E-954), liquid sorbitol (E-420), glycerol (E-422), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-217), sodium citrate (E-331), glycerin formaldehyde, potassium sorbate (E-202), strawberry flavor, cochineal red (Ponceau 4R or E-124), citric acid (E-330), and purified water.
Appearance of the product and package contents
Citicolina TecniGen is a transparent oral solution with a pink color, strawberry flavor, and odor, packaged in sachets.
It is presented in a package containing 10 sachets with 10 ml of oral solution each.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Tecnimede España Industria Farmacéutica, S.A.
Avda. Bruselas, 13
28108 Alcobendas (Madrid) Spain.
Manufacturer
Galenicum Health, S.L.U.
Sant Gabriel, 50,
Esplugues de Llobregat
08950 Barcelona (Spain)
SAG Manufacturing SLU
Crta N-I, Km 36
28750 San Agustin de Guadalix,
Madrid (Spain)
Date of the last revision of this leaflet: December 2015
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
- Country of registration
- Average pharmacy price16.19 EUR
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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