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Gelopectose THICKENER 120G

Gelopectose THICKENER 120G

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Gelopectose thickening 120G for sale in our bio. Gelopectose pharmacy is a thickening indicated in cases of regurgitation in infants.

Gelopectose THICKENER 120G

For warnings, precautions for use and against-indications, please refer to the user manual.

Description Gelopectose Thickening 120G  

Gelopectose oral powder is a medicament and thickening indicated in the treatment of regurgitation in infants.

Route of administration: Oral

Directions for use of Gelopectose Thickening 120G

Respect the prescription from your doctor. Gelopectose use at a dose of 3 to 5% (or 3 to 5 g per 100 ml of water prior to reconstitution). For example, to 90 ml of water before reconstitution, use 2 level teaspoons of Gelopectose (cf.mémo-dosage on the cover). IF IN DOUBT, SEEK ADVICE YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Thickener composition Gelopectose 120G

Pectin 12.00 g
9.00 g microcrystalline cellulose
Colloidal hydrated silica 5.50 g
100 g of oral powder.
Other ingredients: sodium chloride, calcium chloride, maltodextrin, lemon essential oil. 1 teaspoon contains 13.85 mg of sodium.

Introducing Gelopectose 120g thickening

Box of 120g

Warnings about medications

Attention, the drug is not a product like any other. Read the package leaflet before ordering. Do not let drugs out of reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

Tell your pharmacist Online ongoing treatment to identify any incompatibilities. The order confirmation form contains a custom message field provided for this purpose.

Click here to find the manual of this drug on the website of the National Agency of Drug Safety and health products.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 06/01/2012

Name of the medicinal product

GELOPECTOSE, canned oral powder

Microcrystalline cellulose / pectin / hydrated colloidal silica

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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 a physician.

· 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 GELOPECTOSIS, oral canned powder AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE GELOPECTOSIS, oral powder in a can?

3. HOW TO TAKE GELOPECTOSIS, oral powder in a box?

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO STORE GELOPECTOSE, oral powder in a box?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS GELOPECTOSIS, oral canned powder AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Intestinal Adsorbents

(A: Digestive System and Metabolism)

Therapeutic indications

This drug is a thickener.

It is indicated in the treatment of infant regurgitation.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE GELOPECTOSIS, oral powder in a can?

List of information needed before taking the medication

Not applicable.

Cons-indications

Do not take GELOPECTOSE oral powder in the following cases:

· certain diseases of the digestive tract: cystic fibrosis, Hirschprung's disease, ...

· do not associate with the antidiarrheal drugs of the class of transit retarders.

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 GELOPECTOSE, canned oral powder:

Precautions for use

This specialty contains terpenes (lemon essential oils) as excipients which can lead to excessive doses of neurological-type convulsions in infants and children.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Interaction with other medicines

Taking or using other medicines:

IN ORDER TO AVOID INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, YOU MUST SIGNAL SYSTEMATICALLY ANY OTHER TREATMENT IN PROGRESS TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR 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

This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

In general, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

Not applicable.

3. HOW TO TAKE GELOPECTOSIS, oral powder in a box?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

Follow your doctor's prescription.

Use GELOPECTOSE at a dose of 3 to 5% (3 to 5 g per 100 ml of water before reconstitution). For example, for 90 ml of water before reconstitution, use 2 teaspoonfuls of Gelopectose (see memo-dosage for the number of teaspoonful of Gelopectose according to the different volumes of water).

Memo dosage

Water (ml)

Gelopectose (coffee)

90

2

120

2-3

150

3

180

3-4

210

4-5

240

5

270

5-6

300

6

IN CASE OF DOUBT, ASK FOR ADVICE TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Route of Administration

Oral use.

Administration mode

In a bottle of water or reconstituted very warm milk (50 to 60 ° C) pour the prescribed amount of Gelopectose. Stir vigorously for about 30 seconds, then let stand until the gel and the desired temperature are reached to give to the infant.

Above all, do not react the bottle after getting the gel.

Use a slightly mineralized water, recommended for the preparation of baby bottles.

The bottle can be stored in the refrigerator (4 ° C) for up to 24 hours.

For use, warm it up in a water bath without shaking.

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

If you take more GELOPECTOSE, oral powder in a box than you should:

Possible overdose may result in worsening of adverse reactions ( see "What are the possible side effects?" ).

In addition, this specialty contains terpenes (lemon essential oils) as excipients which can lead to excessive doses of neurological-type seizures in infants and children ( see "Take special care with GELOPECTOSE, oral powder in boxes " ).

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, GELOPECTOSE, a canned oral powder is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to it:

· cases of kidney stones have been exceptionally reported; they usually occur after prolonged treatment and may prove to be remote from cessation of treatment.

If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any of the side effects gets serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE GELOPECTOSE, oral powder in a box?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use GELOPECTOSE, a canned oral powder after the expiry date stated on the outer packaging.

Storage conditions

To be used within 15 days after opening.

After opening this medicine should be stored away from moisture.

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 contains GELOPECTOSE, oral powder in a box?

The active substances are:

Pectin ................................................. .................................................. ........................................ 12.00 g

Microcrystalline cellulose ................................................ .................................................. .................. 9.00 g

Colloidal hydrated silica ............................................... .................................................. ................... 5.50 g

For 100 g of oral powder.

The other components are :

Sodium chloride, calcium chloride, malto-dextrin, lemon essential oil.

One teaspoonful contains 13.85 mg of sodium

One tablespoon contains 55.4 mg of sodium

Pharmaceutical form and content

What is GELOPECTOSE, oral powder in a can and contents of the pack?

This medication is in the form of an oral powder. Box of 120 g or 240 g.

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

CEDEPHARM

50, RUE DE CHARONNE

75011 PARIS

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DB PHARMA

1BIS, RUE DU COMMANDANT RIVIERE

94210 LA VARENNE SAINT HILAIRE

Maker

Not specified.

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.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

Gelopectose

Intestinal Adsorbent

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Drug Interactions . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

GELOPECTOSIS: oral powder (lemon flavoring); 120 g (60 teaspoons) can.
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DB Pharma Laboratory

COMPOSITION (summary)
pc to c
Pectin 240 mg
Microcrystalline cellulose 180 mg
Colloidal hydrated silica 110 mg

INDICATIONS (summary)
It is a medicine that thickens the contents of stomach and stool.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of infant regurgitation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • constipation of prematurity;
  • certain rare diseases of the digestive tract, including cystic fibrosis .
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
This medication should not be combined with antidiarrheals that slow down the intestinal transit : risk of constipation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
Pour the powder into a very hot reconstituted milk bottle (50 to 60 ° C). Shake vigorously, about 30 seconds, then let stand until obtaining a gel and the desired temperature. Do not shake the bottle again after getting the gel.

Usual dosage:

  • Infant: 2 teaspoons clean for 90 ml of water (before reconstitution of the milk).
TIPS (summary)
The preparation may be stored in the refrigerator (4 ° C) for up to 24 hours; for re-use, heat it in a bain-marie without stirring.
After opening the box, keep it in a dry place and use the powder within 15 days.


GLOSSARY (summary)


cystic fibrosis
Hereditary disease, which is manifested mainly by a thickening of the secretions of the pancreas and bronchi. It is diagnosed at birth or later. Considerable progress has been made in the management of this disease, the severity of which varies among individuals.


infant
Child from one to 30 months. A child under one month is a newborn.


symptomatic treatment
Treatment that suppresses or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without addressing its cause.


intestinal transit
Feeding from the stomach to elimination in the form of stool.

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