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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

HarpagoMed comprimidos recubiertos

Extracto (como extracto seco) de raíz de Harpagophytum procumbensDC.

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 tiene alguna duda consulte con su médico o farmacéutico
  • 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.
  • Debe consultar a un médico si empeora o si no mejora después de 4 semanas.

Contenido del prospecto

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

1. Qué es HarpagoMed y para qué se utiliza

HarpagoMed es un medicamento tradicional a base de plantas, utilizado en el tratamiento de dolores articulares leves.

Su utilización se basa exclusivamente en su uso tradicional.

Doctor consultation

Not sure if this medicine is right for you?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a tomar HarpagoMed

No tome HarpagoMed:

  • si es alérgico al harpagofito (conocido también como garra del diablo) o alguno 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 HarpagoMed.

No exceder la dosis recomendada.

Si los síntomas empeoran o no hay mejoría después de 4 semanas de tratamiento u ocurre alguna reacción adversa no mencionada en este prospecto, acuda a su médico.

Si padece úlcera gástrica o duodenal o problemas cardiovasculares deberá utilizarse con precaución.

Si el dolor viene acompañado de hinchazón de la articulación, enrojecimiento o fiebre, debe consultar a un médico.

Los pacientes con piedras en la vesícula biliar deben consultar a su médico antes de utilizar la garra del diablo.

Niños y adolescentes

No se recomienda administrar a niños y adolescentes menores de 18 años. No existen datos suficientes.

Otros medicamentos y HarpagoMed

Informe a su médico o farmaceútico si está tomando, ha tomado recientemente o pudiera tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento.

No existe evidencia de que la toma de HarpagoMed interfiera con la toma de otros medicamentos.

Toma de HarpagoMed con alimentos y bebidas

Se recomienda tomar HarpagoMed inmediatamente después de la comida.

Los alimentos y las bebidas no tienen influencia sobre este 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 antes de utilizar este medicamento.

El consumo de medicamentos durante el embarazo puede ser peligroso para el embrión o el feto y debe ser vigilado por su médico. No se recomienda el uso de HarpagoMed durante el embarazo.

No se conoce la seguridad de este medicamento durante la lactancia por lo que no se recomienda su administración.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

En muy raros casos HarpagoMed puede producir mareo, si a usted le ocurre, no conduzca ni utilice maquinaria.

HarpagoMed contiene lactosa

Si su médico le ha indicado que padece una intolerancia a ciertos azúcares, consulte con él antes de tomar este medicamento.

3. Cómo tomar HarpagoMed

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 ancianos: 1- 2 comprimidos, 2 veces al día inmediatamente después de las comidas.

HarpagoMed es exclusivamente de uso oral. No tomar más de la dosis recomendada.

Uso en niños

No utilizar en menores de 18 años sin consultar al médico.

Si toma más HarpagoMed del que debe

Si usted toma más HarpagoMed del que debe y se siente enfermo, consulte inmediatamente a su médico.

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.

Si olvidó tomar HarpagoMed

No tome una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas.

Tome HarpagoMed según la dosis recomendada.

Si interrumpe el tratamiento con HarpagoMed

Usted puede dejar de tomar HarpagoMed cuando quiera sin ningún problema.

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.

Reacciones adversas de frecuencia no conocida(la frecuencia no puede estimarse a partir de los datos disponibles):

Utilizando HarpagoMed, pueden ocurrir las siguientes reacciones adversas:

Trastornos del sistema nervioso: dolor de cabeza, mareo.

Trastornos gastrointestinales: diarrea, nausea, vómito, dolor abdominal.

Trastornos de la piel y del tejido subcutáneo: reacciones alérgicas de la piel.

Interrumpa el tratamiento y consulte a su médico o farmacéutico si se produce alguno de estos síntomas.

Si considera que alguno de los efectos que sufre es grave o si aprecia cualquier efecto adverso no mencionado en este prospecto, informe a su médico o farmacéutico.

Comunicación de efectos adversos:

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico o enfermero, incluso si se trata de posibles efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. También puede comunicarlos directamente a través del Sistema Español de Hoja de papel blanca con texto ilegible en la parte superior e inferiorFarmacovigilancia de medicamentos de Uso Humano: https://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 HarpagoMed

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

Este medicamento no requiere condiciones especiales de conservación.

No utilizar HarpagoMed si percibe un cambio en el color. Los comprimidos deben ser blancos.

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 HarpagoMed

  • El principio activo es el extracto de la raíz de Harpagophytum procumbens DC. (garra del diablo) y/o Harpagophytum zeyheri Decne.

Un comprimido recubierto de HarpagoMed contiene:

480 mg de extracto seco de raíz de garra del diablo (Harpagophytum procumbensDC. y /o H. zeyheriDecne.) equivalente a 720-1440 mg de raíz de garra del diablo.

Solvente de extracción: etanol 60 % (v/v)

  • Los demás componentes son: lactosa, almidón de maíz, celulosa microcristalina, sílice precipitada, sílice coloidal, estearato magnésico (de origen vegetal)

La capa que recubre el comprimido contiene: talco, dióxido de titanio, Macrogol e hidroximetilcelulosa.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

HarpagoMed se presenta en forma de comprimidos ovalados blancos, envasados en frascos de vidrio con 30, 60 y 120 comprimidos.

Puede que no se comercializen todos los tamaños de envase.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

Titular de la autorización de comercialización

Bioforce España A.Vogel, S.A.

Platón 6,

08021-Barcelona

España

Tel. 93 201 99 22

Fax 93 209 03 19

Responsable de la fabricación

  • VOGEL B.V.

J.P. Broekhovenstraat 16, Elburg

Países Bajos

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: Enero 2020

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 HARPAGOMED Coated Tablets?

HARPAGOMED Coated Tablets 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 HARPAGOMED Coated Tablets?

HARPAGOMED Coated Tablets is manufactured by Bioforce Espana A Vogel 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 HARPAGOMED Coated Tablets?

Other medicines with the same active substance () include DUVYZAT 8.86 mg/mL ORAL SUSPENSION, EVRYSDI 0.75 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION POWDER, EVRYSDI 5 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS. 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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