Essentiale forte N 600 mg capsules to treat liver diseases, N30

Medicine for liver and bile diseases

Essentiale forte belongs to a group of medicines called hepatoprotectors. The active ingredient of Essentiale represents phosphatidylcholine obtained from soybeans containing 93% (3-sn-phosphatidyl) choline (EPL essential phospholipids). The medication provides the affected liver with essential phospholipids which are very close in structure and functions with endogenous phospholipids .Essential phospholipids are the main elements in the structure of membranes of liver cells. Essential phospholipids normalize liver function and enzymatic activity of liver cells, decrease the level of energy consumption by the liver, promote regeneration of liver cells, convert the neutral fats and cholesterol in the compounds facilitating their metabolism, stabilize the physical and chemical properties of bile. Essentiale normalizes protein metabolism and improves detoxication liver function, inhibit the formation of connective tissue in the liver;

What should a patient know before using Essentiale forte?

The Essentiale forte should not be used in cases of:

• Known reactions of hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredient.
• Essentiale solution for injections should not be used in children under 3 years of age.
• Make sure to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?
• The side effects of Essentiale forte include: diarrhea, stomach pain, heartburn, vomiting and nausea.
• In rare cases Essentiale may cause allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, skin rash, itching, angiedema It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider. Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Essentiale forte?
• Essentiale forte may interact with other preparations containing EPL essential phospholipids Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking even if they are not on the list.

Usage of Essentiale forte N

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 capsules 3 times a day, take with food without chewing.

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UAB SANOFI-AVENTIS LITHUANIA
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LT-09310 Vilnius
Lithuania