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CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES

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How to use CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

Crecil 500 mg cápsulas duras

Cistina

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a tomar este medicamento, porque contiene información importante para usted.

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración del medicamento contenidas en este prospecto o las indicadas por su médico o farmacéutico.

  • Conserve este prospecto, ya que puede tener que volver a leerlo.
  • Si necesita consejo o más información, consulte a su farmacéutico.
  • Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto.
  • Debe consultar a un médico si empeora o si no mejora después de 30 días.

Contenido del prospecto

  1. Qué es Crecil 500 mg cápsulas y para qué se utiliza
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Crecil 500 mg cápsulas
  3. Cómo tomar Crecil 500 mg cápsulas
  4. Posibles efectos adversos
  5. Conservación de Crecil 500 mg cápsulas
  6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es Crecil 500 mg cápsulas y para qué se utiliza

Contiene un aminoácido (componente de las proteínas) que contiene azufre y forma parte de una proteína (queratina) constituyente del cabello y las uñas.

Crecil está indicado en el tratamiento de déficit de cistina (constituyente de la queratina), que podría manifestarse con caída del cabello y/o fragilidad de las uñas, causado por dietas desequilibradas o restrictivas (adelgazamiento, vegetarianas, etc.)

Crecil está indicado en adultos y adolescentes mayores de 14 años.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar Crecil 500 mg cápsulas

No tome Crecil cápsulas

  • si es alérgico a la cistina o a cualquiera de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6).

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Crecil.

  • Debe tener precaución si padece trastornos en la absorción o eliminación de cistina.

Niños

No administrar este medicamento a menores de 14 años debido a que no se ha establecido su seguridad ni eficacia en los niños.

Toma de Crecil cápsulas con otros medicamentos

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

Embarazo y lactancia

Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia, cree que podría estar embarazada o tiene intención de quedarse embarazada, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de utilizar este medicamento.

Como medida de precaución no debe tomar Crecil cápsulas durante el embarazo ni la lactancia.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

Crecil no afecta a la capacidad para conducir vehículos y utilizar máquinas.

3. Cómo Crecil 500 mg cápsulas

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración del medicamento contenidas en este prospecto o las indicadas por su médico o farmacéutico. En caso de duda, pregunte a su médico o farmacéutico.

La dosis recomendada es:

  • Adultos y adolescentes mayores de 14 años:

Vía oral.

Se recomienda tomar de 2 a 3 cápsulas al día, coincidiendo con las comidas.

Las cápsulas se deben tomar con una cantidad suficiente de agua.

Si los síntomas no mejoran o empeoran tras un mes de tratamiento, debe interrumpirlo y consultar al médico.

Si toma más Crecil cápsulas del que debe

No se tiene información de casos de intoxicación.

En caso de sobredosis o ingestión accidental, consulte inmediatamente a su médico o farmacéutico o llame al Servicio de Información Toxicológica, teléfono 91 562 04 20, indicando el medicamento y la cantidad ingerida (o acuda a un centro médico).

Si olvidó tomar Crecil cápsulas

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas.

Si tiene cualquier otra duda sobre el uso de este medicamento, pregunte a su médico o farmacéutico.

Medicine questions

Started taking the medicine and have questions?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

4. Posibles efectos adversos

Al igual que todos los medicamentos, este medicamento puede producir efectos adversos, aunque no todas las personas los sufran.

No se han descrito efectos adversos con la toma de Crecil 500 mg cápsulas.

Comunicación de efectos adversos

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su médico, incluso si se trata de posibles 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 Crecil 500 mg cápsulas

No requiere condiciones especiales de conservación.

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

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en el envase después de CAD.

La fecha de caducidad es el último día del mes que se indica.

Los medicamentos no se deben tirar por los desagües ni a la basura. Deposite los envases y los medicamentos que no necesita en el Punto Sigre de la farmacia. En caso de duda pregunte a su farmacéutico cómo deshacerse de los envases y de los medicamentos que no necesita. De esta forma ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.

6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

Composición de Crecil 500 mg cápsulas duras

  • El principio activo es Cistina. Cada cápsula contiene 500 mg de cistina.
  • Los demás componentes (excipientes) son: talco, estearato magnésico y laurilsulfato sódico. Excipientes de la cápsula de gelatina dura: gelatina, eritrosina (E-127), dióxido de titanio (E-171), indigotina (E-132) y agua.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Crecil se presenta en cápsulas de gelatina dura de color rojo en envases de 40 cápsulas.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización

Laboratorios Viñas, S.A.

Provenza, 386

08025 Barcelona

Responsable de la fabricación

LABORATORIOS VIÑAS, S.A.

Torrente Vidalet, 29 Barcelona 08012 ESPAÑA

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto:Abril 2013.

La información detallada y actualizada 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 CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES?

CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

Who manufactures CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES?

CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES is manufactured by Laboratorios Vinas S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Which doctors can assess the use of CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES 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 CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

How to buy CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES in Spain?

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 CRECIL 500 mg HARD CAPSULES?

Other medicines with the same active substance () include CARGLUMIC ACID TILLOMED 200 mg DISPERSIBLE TABLETS, CARGLUMIC ACID WAYMADE 200 mg DISPERSIBLE TABLETS, AMVERSIO 1 G ORAL POWDER. 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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