NOTICE
ANSM - Last updated: 27/05/2010
Name of the medicinal product
SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet
Eschscholtzia, Hawthorn, Heavy magnesium oxide
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Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.
· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.
· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Review summary
In this notice :
1. WHAT IS SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet?
3. HOW TO TAKE SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet?
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO STORE SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group
PHYTOTHERAPY AND MINERAL ELEMENTS WITH SEDATIVE.
Therapeutic indications
This medication is a mild calming agent.
It is recommended in adults:
· to reduce nervousness or in case of exaggerated perception of the heart beat (palpitations) after all heart disease has been ruled out.
· in case of mild sleep disturbances.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Not applicable.
Cons-indications
Do not take SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablets:
· if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredients or to any of the constituents contained in SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet.
· If you have severe renal impairment (kidney function failure).
This medication MUST NOT BE GENERALLY USED, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, in the following cases:
· in case of treatment with quinidinics.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take special care with SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet:
This medication contains an azo dye (E122) and may cause allergic reactions.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
Interaction with other medicines
Taking or using other medicines
You should not use this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise, as well as certain medicines used to treat heart rhythm disorders (quinidine).
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and breast feeding
It is best not to use this medication during pregnancy.
If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as he alone can judge the need to continue.
The use of this medication should be avoided during breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Sport
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
Important information about some of the ingredients of SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet:
List of excipients with known effect: Azorubine (E122).
3. HOW TO TAKE SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet?
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
Reserved for adults only.
The usual dose is 4 tablets per day in two doses, that is 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening, before the meal.
Method and route of administration
Oral use.
Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
Frequency of Administration
Morning and evening before meals.
Duration of treatment
Treatment should not be continued without medical advice.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
Not applicable.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablets are likely to have side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Rare digestive disorders (diarrhea, abdominal pain).
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if certain side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE SYMPATHYL, film-coated tablet?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Expiration date
Do not use SYMPATHYL film-coated tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging.
Storage conditions
This medication should be stored at a temperature below 25 ° C.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full list of active substances and excipients
What does SYMPATHYL contain in film-coated tablets?
The active substances are:
Eschscholtzia (dry aqueous extract) ............................................ .................................................. ... 20.00 mg
Hawthorn (dry hydroalcoholic extract of flowered top) ......................................... 75 mg
Heavy magnesium oxide .............................................. .................................................. .......... 124.35 mg
Quantity corresponding to 75 mg of magnesium element, either ........................................ .................... 6.2 mEq
For a film-coated tablet.
The other components are:
Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl starch (type A), micronized stearic acid, shellac, polyvidone, acetylated monoglyceride, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol 6000, carmine indigo lacquer, azorubine, yellow iron oxide.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is SYMPATHYL film-coated tablets and contents of the pack?
This drug is in the form of film-coated tablet.
Box of 40, 60, 120 or 600 tablets.
Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different
Holder
INNOTECH INTERNATIONAL LABORATORY
22, AVENUE ARISTIDE BRIAND
94110 ARCUEIL
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INNOTECH INTERNATIONAL LABORATORY
22, AVENUE ARISTIDE BRIAND
94110 ARCUEIL
Maker
INNOTHERA CHOUZY
RENE CHANTEREAU STREET
The GREEN ISLE
41150 CHOUZY SUR CISSE
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.
AMM under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Internet Information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).
Information for health professionals only
Not applicable.
Other
Not applicable.