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ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules

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Package Leaflet: Information for the User

ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA Hard Capsules

Echinacea purpurea(L.) Moench

Read the package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Follow the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
  • You should consult a doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve after 10 days.

Contents of the Package Leaflet:

1. What ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEAis and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before taking ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

3. How to take ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

4. Possible side effects

5. Storage of ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

6. Package contents and additional information

1. What ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA is and what it is used for

Traditional herbal medicinal product for the supportive treatment of the common cold, based exclusively on its traditional use.

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2. What you need to know before taking ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

Do not take ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

If you are allergic to the active ingredient or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

It is contraindicated in cases of progressive systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, immune system diseases, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, HIV infections, and other immune system diseases.

Warnings and precautions

If your symptoms worsen or a high fever appears during treatment, consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA.

Taking ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

Taking ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA with food and drinks

Food and meals do not affect the effect of the medicine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant or breastfeeding women, so its administration is not recommended.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine.

Driving and using machines

No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been reported.

3. How to take ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

Follow these administration instructions of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your pharmacist or doctor. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

The recommended dose is:

For adults and adolescents over 12 years: take 2 capsules at breakfast, 2 capsules at lunch, and 2 capsules at dinner with a glass of water.

This medicine is for oral use.

If after 10 days of treatment your symptoms persist, consult your doctor or a healthcare professional.

Use in children

It is not recommended to administer to children under 12 years.

If you take more ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA than you should

No cases of overdose with this medicine have been reported.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, 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 ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

In case of forgetting a dose, take the medicine as soon as possible, continuing the treatment as prescribed. However, if the next dose is near, it is better not to take the missed dose and wait for the next one. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rarely, skin allergic reactions may appear. The frequency is unknown.

Reporting of side effects:

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 30°C.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package, after the abbreviation "EXP". The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packages and medicines you no longer need in the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packages and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of ARKOPHARMA ECHINACEA

Each capsule contains as active ingredient: 250 mg of cryomilled roots of Echinacea purpurea(L.) Moench (Echinacea).

The other ingredients are the excipients: gelatin (capsule shell).

Appearance of the product and package contents

There are 3 presentations in bottles containing 50, 100, and 200 capsules.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

HOLDER:

Arkopharma LABORATORIOS, S.A.U.

C/ Amaltea, 9

28045 MADRID

MANUFACTURER:

ARKOPHARMA

LABORATOIRES PHARMACEUTIQUES

BP 28 – 06511 CARROS Cedex – France

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet: September 2016

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/

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA 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 ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules is manufactured by Arkopharma Laboratorios S.A.U.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA 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 ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA 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.
What are the alternatives to ECHINACEA ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
Other medicines with the same active substance () include INOMAX 400 PPM MOL, COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS, INOMAX 400 PPM MOL, COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS, INOMAX 800 PPM MOL/MOL, COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS. 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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