In this manual :
1. WHAT IS ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TAKING ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule?
3. HOW DO I TAKE ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule?
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO USE ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule and WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class
Herbal medicinal product.
Traditionally used to facilitate the body's elimination functions.
2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule?
List of information needed before taking the medicine
Not applicable.
Never take ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule:
- In case of obstruction of the bile ducts
- In case of allergy to the Asteraceae family (Compositae).
- In case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the other components contained in ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take care with ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule:
- If you have gallstones, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Interactions with other medicines
Taking or using other medicines
No interactions have been reported.
Interactions with food and drink
Not applicable.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of this medicine should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor, as only he or she can decide whether you should continue the treatment.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with a known effect
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO TAKE ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Method and/or route(s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
RESERVED FOR ADULTS.
1 capsule morning and evening, to be taken with a large glass of water.
Method of administration
Oral route.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to 2 weeks.
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
Not applicable.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of side effects
Like all medicines, ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO CONSERVE ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule after the expiry date stated on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
No special storage precautions.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help to protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full list of active ingredients and excipients
What does ELUSANES ARTICHAUT capsule contain?
The active substance is:
Artichoke(Cynara scolymus L.) (aqueous dry extract of) ........................................................................ 200 mg
For one capsule.
Other components are:
Gelatin, titanium dioxide.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is ELUSANES ARTICHAUT, capsule and what does it contain?
This medicine is in capsule form. Box of 30 capsules.
Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different
Holder
PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
45, place Abel Gance
92100 BOULOGNE
Operator
NATURACTIVE LABORATOIRES PIERRE FABRE
29, AVENUE DU SIDOBRE
81100 CASTRES
Manufacturer
PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT PRODUCTION
45, PLACE ABEL GANCE
92100 BOULOGNE
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the package leaflet
The last date on which this package insert was approved was {date}.
MA under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of Afssaps (France).
Information reserved for health professionals
Not applicable.