Country: Malta
Language: English
Source: Medicines Authority
FUCUS VESICULOSUS, CYNARA SCOLYMUS, CASCARA
J. Uraich & Cia S.A. Av. Cami Reial, 51-57, 08184 Palau- solita I Plegamans, Barcelona, Spain
A06AB57
FUCUS VESICULOSUS 175 mg CYNARA SCOLYMUS 25 mg CASCARA 100 mg
FILM-COATED TABLET
FUCUS VESICULOSUS 175 mg CYNARA SCOLYMUS 25 mg CASCARA 100 mg
OTC
DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION
Withdrawn
2007-11-19
Page 1 of 4 PACKAGE LEAFLET LIPOGRASIL Page 2 of 4 LIPOGRASIL LIPOGRASIL is a complementary treatment of weight-losing diets. COMPOSITION Each coated tablet contains: Active ingredients: Cynara scolimus L. (Artichoke) leaf aqueous dried extract, 25 mg, containing between 75 and 150 micrograms of cynarine; Rhamnus purshianus D.C. (Cascara), dried fragmented bark, 100 mg, containing not less than 8 mg of hydroxyanthracene heterosides; Fucus vesiculosus L. (Fucus) aqueous dried extract, 175 mg, containing between 87.5 and 262.5 micrograms of iodine. Excipients: Magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, erythrosine (E-127), cellulose microcrystalline, stearic acid, hydroxipropylmethylcellulose (E-464). PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS OF THE PACK LIPOGRASIL coated tablets, pack of 50 coated tablets. ACTIVITY Laxative and stimulant of the bile and thyroid secretions. INDICATIONS LIPOGRASIL is indicated as a temporary complementary treatment for weight losing diets in cases of moderate over-weight, due to its laxative action. CONTRAINDICATIONS - Allergy to any of its components - High blood pressure - Hyperthyroidism - Nervousness - Ileostomy - Abdominal pain of unknown origin - Intestinal obstruction or obstruction of the bile ducts - Appendicitis or its symptoms (cramp, pain, nausea, vomit) - Rectal haemorrhage without diagnose - Immflamatory abdominal diseases (Crohn disease, ulcerous colitis) - Severe coronary, hepatic or renal insufficiencies - Children under 12 years old - Pregnancy PRECAUTIONS Do not use for more than six days consecutively without checking with your physician. The LIPOGRA Read the complete document
Page 1 of 4 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT LIPOGRASIL 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each coated tablet contains: _Cynara scolymus L._ (artichoke), leaf aqueous dried extract containing between 75 and 150 µ g (0.3 and 0.6%) of cynarin, 25 mg _Rhamnus purshianus D.C._ (Cascara sagrada), dried fragmented bark containing not less than 8 mg (8.0%) of hydroxyanthracene heterosides, 100 mg_ _ _Fucus vesiculosus L._ (Fucus), aqueous dried extract, containing between 87.5 y 262.5 µ g (0.05 and 0.15%) of iodine, 175 mg. For excipients see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Film-coated tablet. Round film-coated tablets with a pink colour. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS LIPOGRASIL is indicated as a temporary complementary treatment for weight loss diets cases of moderate overweight (IMC between 25-30), due to its laxative action. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION ADULTS: From 2 to 6 coated tablets per day with meals. The dose should be adapted in each case according to the weight loss achieved. The dose may also be lowered if the laxative effect were excessive or uncomfortable. It is recommended to drink plenty of water. The initial dosage will be of 2 coated-tablets per day, distributed with the main meals, and it can by progressively increased depending on the objective up to maximum of 6 coated-tables per day. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Allergy to any of its components. High blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, nervousness, ileostmy, abdominal pain of unknown origin, intestinal Read the complete document