Cefatec^® 480 BT/FT

Effervescent tablets, film coated tablets

basic information

This product information corresponds to the patient leaflet, prescribed by law in Germany, in all essential parts.
 
Fields of application
For supportive treatment of degenerative disorders of the locomotor system.
Note: In acute conditions with reddening, swelling or hyperthermia of joints and if complaints persist, a physician should be consulted.
 
Composition
Active ingredient:
1 effervescent tablet/film coated tablet contains: Dry extract from Devil's claw root (4.4 - 5.0:1) 480 mg. Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60 % (v/v).
 
Excipients:
Effervescent tablets: Maltodextrin, anhydrous citric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, anhydrous sodium carbonate, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, sodium citrate, medium-chain triglycerides, docusate sodium, macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, aspartame, arome.
Film coated tablets: Maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, talc, dyestuff E 171. The quantity of carbohydrates taken in with a daily dose equals a white bread exchange of 0.05.
 
Contra-indications
This medicine may not be taken in cases of hypersensitivity to Devil's claw or one of the excipients or in cases of gastric or duodenal ulcers. In case of cholelithiasis, a physician should be consulted. There has not been sufficient research for the use of this medicine during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, it should not be used during this period. Cefatec® 480 BT/FT has not been researched for children's use. Therefore, refrain from giving Cefatec® 480 BT/FT to children under 12 years of age.
Note: Cefatec® 480 BT effervescent tablets should not be taken by patients suffering from phenylketonuria as they contain the sweetener aspartame which is transformed into phenylalanine in metabolism.
1 effervescent tablet contains 70 mg of aspartame, equivalent to 39 mg of phenylalanine.
 
Warning
None known.
 
Dosage, kind and duration of application
Effervescent tablets: The following recommendations for dosage apply: Adults and children over 12 years take 1 effervescent tablet twice daily, in the morning and in the evenings. Dissolve the effervescent tablets in a glass of water prior to intake. Take Cefatec® 480 BT regularly until you are free of pain. Note: In acute conditions with reddening, swelling or hyperthermia of joints and if symptoms persist, a physician should be consulted.
Film coated tablets: Adults and children over 12 years take 1 film coated tablet twice daily. The film coated tablets should be taken in the morning and the evening with the meals with some liquid. Take Cefatec® 480 FT until you are free of pain.
 
Side effects
Film coated tablets: In rare cases diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and headache have been observed. Hypersensitivity reactions (skin rashes, urticaria, facial edema even including circulatory collapse (anaphylactic shock) have been described very rarely. When suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, a bloodsugar increase - which decreased after stopping the intake - has been observed very rarely.
 
Commercial forms
Effervescent tablets: 20 pcs., 40 pcs., 80 pcs.
Film coated tablets: 20 pcs., 100 pcs.
 
 
For any questions about risks and side effects please read the leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist.