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APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS

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How to use APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS

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Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Apulco HeOxy 9% Compressed Medical Gas

Helium (He)

Read this package leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this package leaflet, you may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the Package Leaflet

  1. What is Apulco HeOxy and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before you use Apulco HeOxy
  3. How to use Apulco HeOxy
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Apulco HeOxy
  6. Contents of the pack and further information

1. What is Apulco HeOxy and what is it used for

Apulco HeOxy is for diagnostic use only. It is used in various respiratory function tests with helium and is used to measure lung volume.

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2. What you need to know before you use Apulco HeOxy

Do not use Apulco HeOxy:

  • Unless your doctor has asked you to undergo lung function tests.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor before using Apulco HeOxy for lung function tests.

Using Apulco HeOxy with other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.

Using Apulco HeOxy with food, drinks, and alcohol

When using Apulco HeOxy, you should not be in a state that would prevent you from correctly performing the lung function test according to your doctor's or medical staff's instructions.

Pregnancy, Breast-feeding, and Fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before inhaling Apulco HeOxy.

Driving and Using Machines

Using Apulco HeOxy during lung function tests should not affect your ability to drive and use machines.

3. How to use Apulco HeOxy

Inhale Apulco HeOxy only during diagnostic lung function tests and exactly as your doctor or the medical staff has told you. If in doubt, consult your doctor again.

Only your doctor or the medical staff should decide the duration of the diagnostic lung function test and how often the test should be repeated.

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4. Possible Side Effects

None have been documented.

Reporting of Side Effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Apulco HeOxy

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

The gas cylinders should be stored indoors and protected from adverse weather conditions.

Do not use this medicinal gas after the expiry date stated on the label.

Do not throw away this medicinal gas. Return it to the supplier. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the Pack and Further Information

Composition of Apulco HeOxy

The active substance is helium.

The other ingredients are nitrogen and oxygen.

Appearance of Apulco HeOxy and Contents of the Pack

Apulco HeOxy is a colorless and odorless gas, supplied compressed in aluminum gas cylinders.

The body of the gas cylinder is white and the top of the gas cylinder is light blue.

Package sizes in liters (200 bar): 5L, 10L, 20L, and 40L.

Capacity in liters

Filling Pressure (bar)

Liters of Gas

m3of Gas at 1 bar and 15°C

5

200

918

0.918

10

200

1837

1.837

20

200

3673

3.673

40

200

7346

7.346

Marketing Authorization Holder

S.E. de Carburos Metálicos S.A.

Avda. de la Fama, 1

08940 Cornella de Llobregat

Spain

Manufacturer

S.E. de Carburos Metálicos S.A.

Pol. Nord-Este C-35, km 59

08470 Sant Celoni

Spain

This medicine is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Netherlands: Apulco HeOxy.

Germany: Apulco HeOxy.

Spain: Apulco HeOxy.

Portugal: Apulco HeOxy.

Date of the Last Revision of this Package Leaflet: March 2021

Detailed 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 APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS?
APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
Who manufactures APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS?
APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS is manufactured by Sociedad Española De Carburos Metalicos S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
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Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS 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 APULCO HEOXY 9% COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS?
Other medicines with the same active substance () include ANTICUDE, APULCO ACOMETH 0.3%/0.3%/0.3% MEDICINAL COMPRESSED GAS, APULCO COHE 0.28%/9.5% MEDICINAL COMPRESSED 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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