Cefanorm^®

Capsules, drops

basic information

This product information corresponds to the patient leaflet, prescribed by law in Germany, in all essential parts.
 
Fields of application
Irregularities of the menstrual cycle, sensations of tension and swelling in the breasts (mastodynia), monthly recurring complaints before the onset of the menstruation (premenstrual symptoms).
In the leaflet the following is pointed to the patient: In case of feelings of tension and swelling in the breasts as well as disorders in menstruation, a physician should be consulted since there may be underlying diseases for which a medical examination may be essential.
 
Composition
Active ingredient:
Drops: 100 g (= 109 ml) contain: (1 ml corresponds to 40 drops) Tincture from Chaste tree fruits (1:5) 20 g. Extraction solvent: Ethanol 70% v/v.
Capsules: 1 capsule contains: Dry extract from Chaste tree fruits (7 - 13 : 1) 4 mg. Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% (m/m).
 
Excipients:
Drops: Ethanol 96%, purified water.
Capsules: Glucose syrup, lactose monohydrate, talc, maize starch, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, gelatin, sodium laurilsulfate (dodecylsulfate), purified water, dyestuff E 171.
 
Contra-indications
Cefanorm® must not be taken in when suffering from hypersensitivity to Chaste tree fruits (Monk’s pepper) or to one of the excipients of the medicament, hypophyseal tumours, mammary carcinoma. Cefanorm® drops must not be taken in case of alcohol disease. Due to the alcohol content, Cefanorm® drops should only be taken in by liver patients, epileptics, brain patients or brain-damaged patients after consultation of a physician.
Use during pregnancy and lactation: Due to not sufficient investigations and because of the alcohol content of the drops, Cefanorm® must not be taken in during pregnancy and lactation. After administration of Chaste tree fruits (Monk’s pepper) an impairment of milk production was observed in animal experiments.
 
Interactions with other substances
Interactions are not known.
There are references – based on experiments in animals - to a dopaminergic effect of the drug; thus an alternating weakening of the effect could be possible in case of administration of dopamine-receptorantagonists.
 
Warning
Cefanorm® drops contain 55 vol.-% alcohol.
When taking into account the dosage, up to 0.5 alcohol are administered with each intake of 35 - 45 drops. That means a health risk for among others liver patients, alcoholics, epileptics, brain patients or braindamaged patients as well as for pregnant women and children. The effect of other medicaments can be affected or reinforced.
 
Dosage
Drops: Unless otherwise prescribed, adults take in 35 - 45 drops in the morning before eating and drinking.
Capsules: Intake of 1 capsule daily (corresponding to 40 mg drug).
 
Kind and duration of application
Drops: Cefanorm® drops are taken in diluted with some liquid (e.g. water).
Capsules: Cefanorm® capsules should preferably always be taken in at the same time of day. The preparation should be taken in over 3 menstrual cycles.
 
Side effects
Drops: After the intake of pharmaceuticals containing Chaste tree fruits, headache, itching, abdominal complaints such as nausea, stomach ache or pains in the lower abdomen, are described. Likewise, cases of systemic hypersensitivity reactions with exanthema, urticaria, Quincke edema, dyspnea and swallowing complaints are described. In the leaflet, the patient is instructed to stop the intake and immediately consult a physician in case of signs of hypersensitivity reactions.
Capsules: After intake of Cefanorm there are rarely itching rashes (urticarial exanthema). In the leaflet, the following is pointed out to the patient: In case of signs of allergic exanthema with vesiculation, the use of the preparation has to be stopped and a physician has to be consulted.
 
Commercial forms
Drops: 100 ml
Capsules: 30 pcs., 60 pcs., 100 pcs.
 
 
For any questions about risks and side effects please read the leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist.