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TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN

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How to use TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el paciente

Tuscalman 15 mg Supositorios niños

Noscapina hidrocloruro

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a usar este medicamento, 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 Tuscalman y para qué se utiliza.
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a usar Tuscalman.
  3. Cómo usar Tuscalaman.
  4. Posibles efectos adversos.
  5. Conservación de Tuscalaman.
  1. Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es Tuscalman y para qué se utiliza

La noscapina es un antitusígeno de acción central que actúa reduciendo temporalmente el impulso de la tos.

Tuscalman está indicado en el tratamiento sintomático de todas las formas de tos no productiva (tos seca).

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de empezar a usar Tuscalman

No use Tuscalman

  • si es alérgico al principio activo o a alguno de los demás componentes de este medicamento (incluidos en la sección 6).
  • en niños menores de 2 años.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a usar Tuscalman

Este medicamento puede producir somnolencia.

Puede potenciar los efectos del alcohol, por lo que es aconsejable evitar el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas durante el tratamiento.

Informe a su médico de sus problemas médicos actuales y pasados, especialmente diabetes y cualquier alergia que pueda sufrir.

Uso de Tuscalman con otros medicamentos

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

El uso concomitante de Tuscalman y medicamentos sedantes como las benzodiazepinas o medicamentos relacionados aumenta el riesgo de somnolencia, dificultad para respirar (depresión respiratoria), coma y puede ser potencialmente mortal. Debido a esto, solo se debe considerar el uso concomitante cuando otras opciones de tratamiento no sean posibles.

Sin embargo, si su médico le prescribe Tuscalman junto con medicamentos sedantes, su médico debe limitar la dosis y la duración del tratamiento concomitante.

Informe a su médico sobre todos los medicamentos sedantes que esté tomando y siga atentamente las recomendaciones de su médico con respecto a la dosis. Podría ser de utilidad informar a amigos o familiares que estén al tanto de los signos y síntomas indicados anteriormente. Póngase en contacto con su médico cuando experimente dichos síntomas.

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.

Este medicamento está indicado en niños de 2 a 12 años, por lo que no procede.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

Este medicamento está indicado en niños de 2 a 12 años, por lo que no procede.

3. Cómo usar Tuscalman

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración de este medicamento indicadas por su médico o farmacéutico. En caso de duda, consulte de nuevo a su médico o farmacéutico.

Recuerde tomar su medicamento.

Su médico le indicará la duración del tratamiento con Tuscalman. No suspenda el tratamiento antes ya que volverían a aparecer los mismos síntomas.

Este medicamento y su forma de administración le ha sido prescrito exclusivamente a usted. No debe darlo nunca a otras personas ni ser utilizado para otros tipos de trastornos.

La dosis recomendada es:

Tuscalman 15 mg Supositorios niños debe aplicarse exclusivamente por vía rectal.

Niños:

Niños de 2 a 6 años: 1 supositorio cada 8-12 horas.

Niños de 6 a 12 años: 1 supositorio cada 5 horas.

Si usa más Tuscalman del que debe

El síntoma más frecuente en caso de sobredosis es sensación de sueño excesivo.

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 usar Tuscalman

No use una dosis doble para compensar las dosis olvidadas. Limítese a usar la dosis siguiente como de costumbre.

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.

Los efectos adversos más frecuentes son: somnolencia, cefalea, náuseas y reacciones de tipo alérgico tales como inflamación de la mucosa nasal, enrojecimiento de los ojos, erupción cutánea y picor en la piel.

Estos efectos son, en general leves y no suelen presentar una importancia significativa.

Si considera que alguno de los efectos adversos 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, 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 Tuscalman

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

No conservar a temperatura superior a 25°C. En épocas de alta temperatura se recomienda conservar los supositorios en nevera (entre 2°C y 8°C).

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 Tuscalman

  • El principio activo es noscapina hidrocloruro. Cada supositorio contiene 15 mg de noscapina hidrocloruro.
  • Los demás componentes son suppocire y silice coloidal.

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Tuscalman 15 mg Supositorios niños se presenta en forma de supositorios de color blanco.

Cada envase contiene 20 supositorios.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

Titular de la autorización de comercialización

Laboratorio Farmaceutico SIT S.r.l.

Via Cavour 70

27035 Mede (Pavia) Italia

Responsable de la fabricación

Laboratorio Farmaceutico S.I.T. Specialità Igienico Terapeutichi S.r.l

Via Provinciale per Lecco, 78.

22038 Tavernerio (Como) Italia

Pueden solicitar más información respecto a este medicamento dirigiéndose al representante local del titular de la autorización de comercialización:

DESMA Laboratorio Farmacéutico SL

Paseo de la Castellana 121, escalera Izquierda 3ºB

28046 Madrid, España

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: Mayo 2024

Otras fuentes de información:

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 TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN?
TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN?
The active ingredient in TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN is noscapine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
How much does TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN cost in pharmacies?
The average pharmacy price for TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN is around 6.24 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the manufacturer and dosage form.
Who manufactures TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN?
TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN is manufactured by Laboratorio Farmaceutico S.I.T. - Specialita' Igienico Terapeutiche S.R.L.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN 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 TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN 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 TUSCALMAN 15 mg SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN?
Other medicines with the same active substance (noscapine) include TUSCALMAN 3 mg/ml SYRUP, BICASAN 2 mg/ml SYRUP, BISOLVON ANTITUSSIVE 2 mg/ml SYRUP. 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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