Package Insert: Information for the User

Duloxetina cinfamed 60 mg Hard Gastrorresistant Capsules EFG

Read this package insert carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this package insert, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medication has been prescribed only for you and should not be given to others even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package insert. See section 4.

This medication contains the active ingredient duloxetina. Duloxetina cinfamed increases the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the nervous system.

Duloxetina is used in adults to treat:

Duloxetina begins to take effect in most people with depression or anxiety within two weeks of starting treatment, but it may take between 2 and 4 weeks to start feeling better. Inform your doctor if you do not notice improvement after this time. Your doctor may continue to give you this medication when you are feeling better to prevent your depression or anxiety from returning.

In people with diabetic neuropathic pain, it may take several weeks before you start to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better after 2 months.

Do not take Duloxetina cinfamed if:

• You are allergic to duloxetine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• You have liver failure
• You have severe kidney failure
• You are taking or have taken in the last 14 days another medicine known as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (see “Other medicines and Duloxetina cinfamed”)
• You are taking fluvoxamine, which is usually used to treat depression, ciprofloxacin or enoxacin, which are used in the treatment of some infections
• You are taking other medicines that contain duloxetine (see “Other medicines and Duloxetina cinfamed”)

Consult your doctor if you have high blood pressure or a heart disease. Your doctor will tell you if you should take duloxetine.

Warnings and precautions

Duloxetine may not be suitable for you for the following reasons. Consult your doctor before starting to take duloxetine if:

• You are taking other medicines to treat depression (see “Other medicines and Duloxetina cinfamed”)
• You are taking St. John's Wort, a herbal treatment (Hypericum perforatum)
• You have any kidney disease
• You have had seizures (epileptic fits)
• You have had mania
• You have bipolar disorder
• You have eye problems, such as some types of glaucoma (increased eye pressure)
• You have a tendency to develop bleeding problems, especially if you are pregnant (see “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”)
• You have a risk of low sodium levels (for example if you are taking diuretics, especially if you are an older person)
• You are being treated with other medicines that can cause liver damage
• You are taking other medicines that contain duloxetine (see “Other medicines and Duloxetina cinfamed”)

Duloxetine may cause a feeling of restlessness or inability to sit or stay still. If this happens, tell your doctor.

Some medicines in the same group as duloxetine (called SSRIs/SNRIs) can cause sexual dysfunction symptoms (see section 4). In some cases, these symptoms persist after stopping treatment.

Thoughts of suicide and worsening of your depression or anxiety

If you are depressed or have anxiety disorders, you may occasionally have thoughts of self-harm or suicide. These thoughts may be increased at the beginning of treatment with antidepressants, as all these medicines take time to work, usually two weeks but sometimes longer.

You are more likely to have these thoughts if:

• You have had thoughts of self-harm or suicide before
• You are a young adult. There is information from clinical trials that has shown an increased risk of suicidal behaviour in adults under 25 years old who have a psychiatric disorder and are being treated with antidepressants.

Contact your doctor or go directly to the hospital if you have any thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

It may be helpful to tell a close friend or family member that you are depressed or have anxiety disorders, and ask them to read this leaflet. They may be able to tell if your depression or anxiety is getting worse, or if they are concerned about changes in your behaviour.

You should also contact your doctor:

If you experience signs and symptoms of restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, rapid heartbeat, increased body temperature, rapid changes in blood pressure, hyperactive reflexes, diarrhoea, coma, nausea, vomiting, as you may be suffering from a serotonin syndrome.

In its most severe form, serotonin syndrome can resemble Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). The signs and symptoms of NMS can include a combination of fever, rapid heartbeat, sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, increased muscle enzymes (determined by blood test).

Children and adolescents under 18 years

Duloxetine is usually not used in children and adolescents under 18 years. You should also know that patients under 18 years old who take this class of medicines have an increased risk of side effects such as suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviour and hostility (mainly aggression, oppositional behaviour and irritability). Despite this, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to patients under 18 years old because they decide it may be beneficial for the patient. If your doctor has prescribed duloxetine to a patient under 18 years old and you want to talk about it, please go back to your doctor. You should inform your doctor if any of the symptoms mentioned above appear or worsen in patients under 18 years old who are taking duloxetine. Additionally, in this age group, the long-term safety effects of duloxetine related to growth, maturation and development of cognitive and behavioural functions have not yet been demonstrated.

Other medicines and Duloxetina cinfamed

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently or may need to take any other medicine.

The main component of this medicine, duloxetine, is used in other medicines for other treatments:

It should be avoided to use more than one of these medicines at the same time. Check with your doctor if you are already using other medicines that contain duloxetine.

Your doctor will decide if you can take duloxetine with other medicines.Do not start or stop using any medicine, including those bought without a prescription and herbal remedies, without first consulting your doctor.

You should also inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs):You should not take duloxetine if you are taking, or have taken in the last 14 days, another medicine known as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). For example, moclobemide (an antidepressant) and linezolid (an antibiotic). Taking a MAOI with many prescription medicines, including this medicine, can cause serious side effects, even life-threatening. You should wait at least 14 days after stopping treatment with a MAOI before taking duloxetine. Similarly, you should wait at least 5 days after stopping treatment with duloxetine before starting treatment with a MAOI.

Medicines that cause drowsiness:This includes prescription medicines prescribed by your doctor such as benzodiazepines, powerful analgesics, antipsychotics, phenobarbital and antihistamines.

Medicines that increase serotonin levels:Triptans, tramadol, tryptophan, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, such as paroxetine and fluoxetine), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs, such as venlafaxine), tricyclic antidepressants (such as clomipramine, amitriptyline), petidina, St. John's Wort and MAOIs (such as moclobemide and linezolid). These medicines increase the risk of side effects; if you observe any unusual symptoms when using any of these medicines with duloxetine, you should inform your doctor.

Oral anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents:Medicines that thin the blood or prevent the formation of blood clots in the blood. These medicines may increase the risk of bleeding.

Taking Duloxetina cinfamed with food, drinks and alcohol

This medicine can be taken with or without food. You should be careful if you take alcohol while taking duloxetine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

• Inform your doctor if you become pregnant or if you are trying to become pregnant while taking duloxetine. You should only use this medicine after discussing the potential benefits and any potential risks for the foetus with your doctor.

• Make sure your midwife and/or doctor know that you are taking duloxetine. Other similar medicines (SSRIs), taken during pregnancy, may increase the risk of a serious condition in babies, called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), which makes the baby breathe more rapidly and turn blue. These symptoms usually start within the first 24 hours after the baby's birth. If this happens to your baby, you should contact your midwife and/or doctor immediately.

• If you take duloxetine towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby may have some symptoms when it is born. These usually start at birth or within the first few days after the baby's birth. These symptoms can include weak muscles, trembling, nervousness, the baby not feeding properly, breathing problems and convulsions. If your baby has any of these symptoms when it is born or if you are concerned about your baby's health, contact your doctor or midwife, who can advise you.

• If you take duloxetine towards the end of your pregnancy, there is a higher risk of excessive vaginal bleeding after birth, especially if you have had bleeding problems. Your doctor or midwife should know that you are taking duloxetine so they can advise you.

• The available data on the use of duloxetine during the first three months of pregnancy do not show a general increase in the risk of birth defects in the baby. If you take duloxetine during the second half of pregnancy, there may be a higher risk of the baby being born prematurely (6 additional premature births per 100 women taking duloxetine in the second half of pregnancy), especially between weeks 35 and 36 of pregnancy.

• Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Duloxetine is not recommended during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Driving and operating machines

During treatment with duloxetine, you may feel drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive or operate tools or machines until you know how duloxetine affects you.

Duloxetina cinfamed contains saccharose

This medicine containssaccharose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine.

Duloxetina cinfamed contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per capsule; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Duloxetine should be taken orally. Swallow the capsule whole with water.

For depression and diabetic neuropathic pain:

The recommended dose of duloxetine is 60 mg once a day, but your doctor will prescribe the dose that is best for you.

For generalized anxiety disorder:

The initial normal dose of duloxetine is 30 mg once a day, after which most patients will receive 60 mg once a day, but your doctor will prescribe the dose that is best for you. The dose can be adjusted to 120 mg per day depending on your response to duloxetine.

To avoid forgetting to take this medication, it may be helpful to take it at the same time every day.

Discuss with your doctor for how long you should take duloxetine. Do not stop taking this medication, or change your dose without consulting your doctor. It is essential to treat your condition properly to help you improve. If you do not treat it, your condition may not disappear and may become more severe and harder to treat.

If you take more Duloxetine cinfamed than you should

Call your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you take more duloxetine than prescribed by your doctor. Symptoms produced by an overdose include drowsiness, coma, serotonin syndrome (a rare reaction that can cause intense feelings of happiness, drowsiness, clumsiness, restlessness, feeling drunk, fever, sweating, or muscle stiffness), seizures, vomiting, and high heart rate.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.

If you forgot to take Duloxetine cinfamed

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take a single dose as you normally do. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses. Do not take more duloxetine than prescribed for you in a day.

If you interrupt treatment with Duloxetine cinfamed

DO NOT stop taking your capsules without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better. If your doctor thinks you no longer need to take duloxetine, they will instruct you to reduce your dose for at least 2 weeks before stopping treatment.

Some patients who have stopped treatment with this medication have presented symptoms such as:

• dizziness, feeling of pins and needles or electric shock (especially in the head), sleep disturbances (intense dreams, nightmares, inability to sleep), fatigue, drowsiness, feeling of restlessness or agitation, feeling of anxiety, nausea or vomiting, tremors, headaches, muscle pain, feeling of irritability, diarrhea, and excessive sweating or vertigo.

These symptoms are usually not important and disappear within a few days, but if you have symptoms that are bothersome, ask your doctor for advice.

If you have any other doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and often disappear within a few weeks.

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)

• headache, drowsiness
• unpleasantness (nausea), dry mouth

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)

• loss of appetite
• difficulty sleeping, feeling agitated, decreased sex drive, anxiety, difficulty or inability to have an orgasm, unusual dreams
• dizziness, feeling slow, tremors, numbness, including numbness, itching, or tingling in the skin
• blurred vision
• tinnitus (perception of sounds in the ear when there is no sound outside)
• feeling palpitations in the chest
• increased blood pressure, flushing
• increased yawning
• constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, heartburn, or indigestion, gas
• increased sweating, rash (itching)
• muscle pain, muscle spasms
• painful urination, frequent urination
• difficulty achieving an erection, changes in ejaculation
• falls (mainly in older adults), fatigue
• weight loss

Children and adolescents under 18 years of age with depression treated with this medicine experienced a decrease in weight when they started taking this medicine. After 6 months of treatment, their weight levels were similar to those of other children and adolescents of the same age and sex.

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)

• throat inflammation causing hoarseness
• suicidal thoughts, difficulty sleeping, bruxism, feeling disoriented, lack of motivation
• muscle spasms and involuntary muscle movements, feeling restless or unable to sit or stay still, nervousness, difficulty concentrating, changes in taste, difficulty controlling movements, e.g., lack of coordination or involuntary muscle movements, restless legs syndrome, poor-quality sleep
• pupil dilation (the black center of the eye), vision problems
• feeling dizzy or vertigo, ear pain
• rapid or irregular heartbeat
• loss of consciousness, dizziness, feeling dizzy or losing consciousness when standing up, cold hands and/or feet
• throat spasms, nasal bleeding
• vomiting blood, or black stools, gastroenteritis, belching, difficulty swallowing
• liver inflammation that can cause abdominal pain and yellowing of the skin or white part of the eyes
• night sweats, rashes, cold sweats, sensitivity to sunlight, increased tendency to bruise
• muscle stiffness, muscle spasms
• difficulty or inability to urinate, difficulty starting urination, need to urinate at night, need to urinate more than usual, decreased urine flow
• abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods, including heavy, painful, irregular, or prolonged periods, occasionally light or absent periods, testicular or scrotal pain
• chest pain, feeling cold, thirst, chills, feeling hot, gait disturbance
• weight gain
• duloxetine may cause effects that you may not be aware of, such as increased liver enzymes or blood levels of potassium, creatine phosphokinase, sugar, or cholesterol.

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)

• severe allergic reactions, which cause difficulty breathing or dizziness with swelling of the tongue or lips, allergic reactions
• decreased activity of the thyroid gland, which can cause fatigue or weight gain
• dehydration, low sodium levels in the blood (mainly in older adults; symptoms may include dizziness, weakness, confusion, sleepiness, or excessive fatigue, nausea, or vomiting, more serious symptoms are loss of consciousness, convulsions, or falls), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
• suicidal behavior, mania (hyperactivity, accelerated thinking, and decreased need for sleep), hallucinations, aggression, and anger
• "serotonin syndrome" (a rare reaction that can cause intense happiness, drowsiness, clumsiness, restlessness, feeling drunk, fever, sweating, or muscle stiffness), convulsions
• increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
• cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be accompanied by high fever
• inflammation of the mouth, bright red blood in the stool, bad breath, inflammation of the large intestine (leading to diarrhea)
• liver failure, yellowing of the skin or white part of the eyes (jaundice)
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe disease with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes, and genitals), severe allergic reactions that cause swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
• jaw muscle contractions
• unusual odor of urine
• menopausal symptoms, abnormal milk production in men or women
• excessive vaginal bleeding shortly after birth (postpartum hemorrhage)

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)

• inflammation of the skin blood vessels (cutaneous vasculitis)

Side effects of unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data)

Reporting side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Vigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store at a temperature above 30°C.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.

Composition of Duloxetina cinfamed

Theactive ingredientis duloxetina.

Each capsule contains 60 mg of duloxetina (as hydrochloride).

Theothercomponents are:

Capule content: hypromellose, talc, titanium dioxide (E-171),copolymer of methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate (1:1) dispersion at 30%(sodium lauryl sulfate, polisorbate 80 andcopolymer of methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate),triethyl citrate,sugar spheres (sucrose and cornstarch) and sucrose.

Capule coating: indigo carmine / blue FD&C 2 (E-132), titanium dioxide (E-171) and gelatin.

Capule body: indigo carmine / blue FD&C 2 (E-132), yellow iron oxide (E-172), titanium dioxide (E-171) and gelatin.

Black ink: shellac, potassium hydroxide and black iron oxide (E-172).

Appearance of the product and contents of the package

Hard gelatin capsules, with a green opaque body and a blue opaque cap, filled with white to beige/pink spheres and printed with “E” on the cap and “129” on the body.

Duloxetina cinfamed 60 mg is available in blister packs PVC/PVDC-Alu of 28 and 56 hard gastro-resistant capsules.

Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder:

Cinfa Laboratories, S.A.

Olaz-Chipi Road, 10. Areta Industrial Estate

31620 Huarte (Navarra) – Spain

Responsible manufacturer:

TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL EUROPE, SL

Sant Martí Street 75-97, Martorelles

08107 Barcelona

or

Cinfa Laboratories, S.A.

Olaz-Chipi Road, 10. Areta Industrial Estate

31620 Huarte (Navarra) – Spain

Last review date of this leaflet:August 2024

More detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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