Arkopharma Horsetail 190 Mg 50 Capsules

Arkopharma Horsetail (190 mg 50 Capsules)

Equisetum arvense (horsetail) dry extract

Arkopharma Horsetail is used for the elimination of urine and improving the flow of the urinary tract, as well as for strengthening hair and brittle nails. Its use is based exclusively on traditional use.

INDICATIONS

• Elimination of urine and improvement of urinary tract flow to help with mild urinary discomfort.
• Strengthening hair and brittle nails.

POSOLOGY

• Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age : 3 capsules, 3 times a day.
• Children under 12 years : Not recommended.
• Elderly : No specific dosage recommendations have been made.

Duration of treatment: 2-4 weeks.

Forgotten dose: Administer the forgotten dose as soon as possible, unless there is little time until the next one. Administer the next dose at the usual time. Do not double the next dose.

DOSAGE IN KIDNEY FAILURE

No specific dosage recommendations have been made.

DOSAGE IN LIVER FAILURE

No specific dosage recommendations have been made.

RULES FOR CORRECT ADMINISTRATION

Swallow the capsules with sufficient fluids. It can be taken with or without food.

ADVICE TO THE PATIENT

• Drink plenty of fluids during treatment (approximately 1-1.5 liters daily).
• If symptoms continue or worsen after 7 days of use, it is advisable to consult a doctor and/or pharmacist.
• Tell your doctor and/or pharmacist if you experience fever, pain or burning when urinating, or blood in your urine.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity to horsetail or any other component of the medication.
• Situations in which water intake is restricted, such as serious kidney or heart diseases.

PRECAUTIONS

• Urinary tract infections : The diuretic effect of horsetail could drag microorganisms and mask urinary infections. If symptoms such as fever, spasms, dysuria or blood in the urine appear, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

INTERACTIONS

They have not been described.

PREGNANCY

• Safety in animals : No data available.
• Safety in humans : There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans. its use is not recommended.
• Effects on fertility : No specific studies have been performed in humans.

LACTATION

• Safety in animals : No data available.
• Safety in humans : It is unknown if it is excreted with milk, and the consequences it could have for the infant. its use is not recommended.

CHILDREN

Approved in adolescents over 12 years of age at the same doses as in adults. Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in children under 12 years of age, so it is recommended to avoid its use.

ADVANCED AGE

No specific problems have been described in the elderly that require dosage readjustment.

EFFECTS ON DRIVING

It does not have significant effects on driving ability.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions are described according to each frequency range:

• Immune system disorders : Frequency unknown, hypersensitivity reactions.
• Gastrointestinal disorders : Unknown frequency, digestive reactions.

OVERDOSE

• Symptoms : No cases of poisoning have been described.
• Treatment : Symptomatic.

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