Centellase Compresse
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BEFORE USE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE PACKAGE INSERT This medicine is for SELF-MEDICATION in treating mild health problems of a
transient nature that can be easily recognised and cured without medical assistance.
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CENTELLASE 30 mg tablets
Total Triterpenic Fraction of Centella Asiatica
Ingredients
One tablet contains:
Active ingredients:
Total Triterpenic Fraction of Centella asiatica (asiaticoside 40% - asiatic acid + madecassic
acid 60%) 30 mg.
Excipients:
Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, docusate sodium, povidone, croscarmellose sodium,
carmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.
Form and contents
Centellase is available in tablets for oral use.
One pack contains 30 blister-packed tablets.
What is Centellase?
Centellase is a preparation containing total triterpenic fraction of the vasoprotector
Centella
asiatica.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Pharbenia s.r.l. Viale Certosa 130, 20156 Milano, Italy
Sole commercial agent:
Bayer S.p.A. – Viale Certosa 130 – Milano, Italy
Manufacturer and final controller
Doppel Farmaceutici s.r.l.
Via Volturno, 48 – IT – 20089 Quinto de Stampi/Rozzano (MI), Italy
When to use
Centellase is used to treat the symptoms of venous insufficiency and capillary fragility.
When not to use
If you suffer from hypersensitivity to the ingredients or other closely
chemically-related substances.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Centellase should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not use if you
think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
Precautions
No particular
precautions.
Which medicines and foods can alter the effects of Centellase?
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medication.
Instructions for use
How much
1-2 tablets a day, preferably to be taken with meals.
Warning: do not take more than the recommended dose, unless advised to do so by your doctor.
When and for how long
Centellase tablets are best taken with meals.
Use only for a short period of time.
Seek medical advice if your disorder is recurring or if you have noticed a recent change in
symptoms.
How
Swallow whole, washed down with water.
If you take more Centellase than you should
In the event of accidental overdose, inform your doctor or nearest hospital immediately.
Unwanted side effects
Cases have been reported of itching and photosensitivity (the skin becomes
sensitive to sunlight, with redness and rashes) after oral administration of this product.
Careful compliance with the instructions contained in the package insert lower the risk of
possible side effects. Side effects do not usually last, although it is still advisable to
seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any unwanted side effects that are not
mentioned in the package insert.
Request and complete a form for reporting unwanted side effects (available in
pharmacies).
Use-by-date and storage
Warning: do not use after the use-by-date shown on packaging.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Conserve the box and package insert carefully – it is important to have information on this
medicine to hand at all times.
Package insert revised by the Italian medicines agency (Agenzia Italiana del
Farmaco):
13/03/2007