Dabigatran etexilate laboratorios liconsa
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- Package leaflet: Information for the patient
- 1. What Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa is and what it is used for
- 2. Important information before taking Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- 3. How to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- 4. Possible adverse reactions
- 5. How to store Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- 6. Contents of the pack and other information
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa, 110 mg, hard capsules
dabigatranum etexilatum
Please read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine, as it contains
important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you personally. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
Leaflet contents
- What Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- How to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- Possible side effects
- How to store Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa is and what it is used for
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa contains dabigatran etexilate as the active substance and belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants. It works by blocking a substance in the body that is involved in blood clot formation.
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa is used in adults for:
- preventing the formation of blood clots in veins after hip or knee replacement surgery.
- preventing the occurrence of blood clots in the brain (stroke) and in other blood vessels in the body in patients with a type of irregular heartbeat called non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor.
- treating blood clots in the veins of the legs and lungs, and preventing recurrence of blood clots in the veins of the legs and lungs.
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa is used in children for:
- treatment of blood clots and prevention of recurrence of blood clots.
2. Important information before taking Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
When not to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- if the patient is allergic to dabigatran etexilate or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if the patient has severe impairment of kidney function.
- if the patient is currently experiencing bleeding.
- if the patient has a disease of any internal organ that increases
the risk of major bleeding (e.g. stomach ulcer, brain injury or intracranial haemorrhage, recent brain or eye surgery).
- if the patient has an increased tendency to bleed. This may be congenital, of unknown cause, or caused by taking other medicines.
- if the patient is taking anticoagulant medicines (e.g. warfarin, rivaroxaban, apixaban or heparin), except when switching anticoagulant therapy, inserting a venous or arterial catheter, when heparin is administered via the catheter to maintain its patency, or restoring normal heart rhythm using a procedure called catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation.
- if the patient has severe impairment of liver function or liver disease which may lead to death.
- if the patient is taking oral ketoconazole or itraconazole, medicines used to treat fungal infections.
- if the patient is taking oral cyclosporine, a medicine used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ.
- if the patient is taking dronedarone, a medicine used to treat heart rhythm disorders.
- if the patient is taking a combination medicine containing glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, an antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C virus infection.
- if the patient has had a mechanical heart valve implanted, which requires continuous use of blood-thinning medicines.
Warnings and precautions
Before starting treatment with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa, discuss this with your
doctor. If you experience symptoms during treatment with this medicine or have undergone
surgical procedures, consult your doctor.
The patient should inform the doctor if they currently have or have previously had any medical
conditions or diseases, especially the following:
- if the patient has an increased risk of bleeding, such as:
- if the patient has recently experienced bleeding.
- if the patient has undergone a surgical tissue biopsy (biopsy) within the last month.
- if the patient has suffered a serious injury (e.g. bone fracture, head injury or any injury requiring surgical treatment).
- if the patient has inflammation of the oesophagus or stomach.
- if the patient has gastro-oesophageal reflux (acid reflux into the oesophagus).
- if the patient is taking medicines that may increase the risk of bleeding. See below “Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa and other medicines”.
- if the patient is taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac, ibuprofen, piroxicam.
- if the patient has an infection in the heart (bacterial endocarditis).
- if the patient has reduced kidney function or is dehydrated (feeling thirsty and passing reduced amounts of dark (concentrated) or foamy urine).
- if the patient is over 75 years of age.
- if the patient is an adult and weighs 50 kg or less.
- only when used in children: if the child has an infection around or within the brain.
- if the patient has had a heart attack or if the patient has been diagnosed with conditions increasing the risk of heart attack.
- if the patient has liver disease affecting blood test results. In such cases, use of this medicine is not recommended.
When to exercise special caution when taking Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
- if the patient needs to undergo surgery: In such cases, temporary discontinuation of Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa is necessary due to the increased risk of bleeding during and immediately after surgery. It is very important to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa exactly as directed by the doctor both before and after surgery.
- if surgery requires insertion of a catheter or injection into the spine (e.g. for epidural or spinal anaesthesia or for pain relief):
- It is very important to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa exactly as directed by the doctor both before and after surgery.
- The patient should immediately inform the doctor if numbness or weakness in the legs or problems with the bowels or bladder occur after the anaesthesia wears off, as urgent medical care is required.
- if the patient falls or injures themselves during treatment, especially if the head is injured. Immediate medical evaluation is required. The doctor will assess whether there is an increased risk of bleeding.
- if the patient has a condition called antiphospholipid syndrome (an immune system disorder causing increased risk of blood clots), the patient should inform the doctor, who will decide whether treatment needs to be changed.
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa and other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently
taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to take. In particular, tell the doctor before taking
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa if the patient is taking any of the following medicines:
- Medicines that reduce blood clotting (e.g. warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol, heparin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, rivaroxaban, acetylsalicylic acid).
- Medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole), unless these medicines are used topically on the skin only.
- Medicines used to treat heart rhythm disorders (e.g. amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, verapamil). In patients taking medicines containing amiodarone, quinidine or verapamil, the doctor may recommend a lower dose of Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa depending on the condition for which the medicine was prescribed. See section 3.
- Medicines used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ (e.g. tacrolimus, cyclosporine).
- A combination medicine containing glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (an antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C virus infection).
- Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medicines (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, diclofenac).
- St John's wort, a herbal medicine used to treat depression.
- Antidepressant medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors.
- Rifampicin or clarithromycin (both antibiotics).
- Antiviral medicines used to treat AIDS (e.g. ritonavir).
- Certain medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
It is not known what effect Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa has on pregnancy or the unborn child. This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy unless the doctor determines it is safe. Women of childbearing potential should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa.
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa.
Driving and using machines
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa has no effect or has negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
3. How to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa capsules can be used in adults and children aged 8 years or older who are able to swallow capsules whole. Other strengths and pharmaceutical forms of the medicine are available that are suitable for treating children under 8 years of age.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa exactly as directed below:
Prevention of blood clots after surgery (joint replacement) of the hip or knee
The recommended dose is 220 mg once daily (taken as 2 capsules of 110 mg).
If renal function is reduced by more than half or in patients aged 75 years or older, the recommended dose is 150 mg once daily (taken as 2 capsules of 75 mg).
In patients taking medicines containing amiodarone, quinidine, or verapamil, the recommended dose is 150 mg once daily (taken as 2 capsules of 75 mg).
Patients taking medicines containing verapamil who also have reduced renal function by more than half should take a reduced dose of 75 mg of Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa due to an increased risk of bleeding.
In both types of surgical procedures, treatment should not be started if there is bleeding from the surgical site. If treatment cannot be initiated by the day after surgery, it should be started at a dose of 2 capsules once daily.
After knee joint replacement surgery
Treatment with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa should be initiated by taking one capsule within 1 to 4 hours after completion of the surgical procedure. Then, take 2 capsules once daily for a total of 10 days.
After hip joint replacement surgery
Treatment with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa should be initiated by taking one capsule within 1 to 4 hours after completion of the surgical procedure. Then, take 2 capsules once daily for a total of 28 to 35 days.
Prevention of thromboembolic events in blood vessels of the brain and body by preventing the formation of blood clots that occur due to irregular heart function, and treatment and prevention of recurrence of blood clots in the veins of the legs and lungs
The recommended dose is 300 mg taken as one 150 mg capsule twice daily.
In patients aged 80 years or older, the recommended dose is 220 mg taken as one 110 mg capsule twice daily.
Patients taking medicines containing verapamil should receive Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa at a reduced dose of 220 mg taken as one 110 mg capsule twice daily due to a possible increased risk of bleeding.
In patients with potentially increased risk of bleeding, the doctor may prescribe Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa at a dose of 220 mg taken as one 110 mg capsule twice daily.
Treatment with this medicine may be continued if the patient requires restoration of normal heart rhythm via a procedure called cardioversion. Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa should be taken as directed by the doctor.
In patients undergoing implantation of a medical device (stent) into a blood vessel to maintain its patency using a procedure known as percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation, treatment with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa may be continued once the doctor has confirmed adequate control of blood coagulation. Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa should be taken as directed by the doctor.
Treatment of blood clots and prevention of recurrent blood clots in children
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa should be taken twice daily, one dose in the morning and one in the evening, approximately at the same time each day. The interval between doses should ideally be 12 hours.
The recommended dose depends on body weight and age. The doctor will determine the correct dose and may adjust it during treatment. Continue taking all other prescribed medications unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Table 1 shows the single and total daily doses of dabigatran etexilate in milligrams (mg).
The doses depend on the patient's body weight in kilograms (kg) and age in years.
Table 1: Dosing table for dabigatran etexilate in capsule form
| Body weight and age ranges | Single dose in mg | Total daily dose in mg | |
| Body weight in kg | Age in years | ||
| from 11 to less than 13 kg | from 8 to less than 9 years | 75 | 150 |
| from 13 to less than 16 kg | from 8 to less than 11 years | 110 | 220 |
| from 16 to less than 21 kg | from 8 to less than 14 years | 110 | 220 |
| from 21 to less than 26 kg | from 8 to less than 16 years | 150 | 300 |
| from 26 to less than 31 kg | from 8 to less than 18 years | 150 | 300 |
| from 31 to less than 41 kg | from 8 to less than 18 years | 185 | 370 |
| from 41 to less than 51 kg | from 8 to less than 18 years | 220 | 440 |
| from 51 to less than 61 kg | from 8 to less than 18 years | 260 | 520 |
| from 61 to less than 71 kg | from 8 to less than 18 years | 300 | 600 |
| from 71 to less than 81 kg | from 8 to less than 18 years | 300 | 600 |
| 81 kg or more | from 10 to less than 18 years | 300 | 600 |
Single doses requiring more than one capsule:
300 mg: two 150 mg capsules or
four 75 mg capsules
260 mg: one 110 mg capsule and one 150 mg capsule or
one 110 mg capsule and two 75 mg capsules
220 mg: two 110 mg capsules
185 mg: one 75 mg capsule and one 110 mg capsule
150 mg: one 150 mg capsule or
two 75 mg capsules
How to take Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa can be used in adults and children aged 8 years and older who are able to swallow capsules whole.
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa may be taken with or without food.
The capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water to help it pass into the stomach. Do not break, chew, or empty the pellets from the capsule, as this may increase the risk of bleeding.
Switching anticoagulant therapy
Do not switch anticoagulant medication without receiving detailed instructions from your doctor.
Taking more Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa than prescribed
Taking too high a dose of this medicine increases the risk of bleeding. If a patient has taken too many capsules, contact a doctor immediately. Specific treatment methods are available.
Missed dose of Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
Prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery
Continue taking the missed daily dose of Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa at the usual time on the following day.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Use in adults: Prevention of thromboembolic events in the brain and body by preventing blood clots caused by irregular heart rhythm, and treatment and prevention of recurrence of blood clots in the veins of the legs and lungs
Use in children: Treatment of blood clots and prevention of recurrent blood clots
A missed dose may be taken up to 6 hours before the next scheduled dose.
If less than 6 hours remain before the next scheduled dose, do not take the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Stopping Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor, as the risk of developing a blood clot may be higher if treatment is stopped prematurely. Contact your doctor if gastrointestinal discomfort occurs after taking Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible adverse reactions
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse reactions, although not everyone will experience them.
Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa affects the blood coagulation system; therefore, most adverse reactions are related to symptoms such as bruising or bleeding. Severe or major bleeding may occur, which is the most serious adverse reaction, and regardless of location, it may lead to disability, be life-threatening, or even result in death. In some cases, these bleedings may not be visible.
If bleeding that does not stop spontaneously occurs, or symptoms of excessive bleeding (unusual weakness, fatigue, paleness, dizziness, headache, or unexplained swelling) appear, contact your doctor immediately. The doctor may decide to place the patient under close observation or change the treatment.
In case of a severe allergic reaction, which may cause difficulty breathing or dizziness, contact your doctor immediately.
The possible adverse reactions listed below are grouped according to their frequency of occurrence:
Prevention of blood clots after surgery (hip or knee replacement)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Decreased haemoglobin levels in blood (a substance in red blood cells)
- Abnormal liver function test results
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Bleeding may occur from the nose, into the stomach or intestines, from the penis/vagina or urinary tract (including pink or red urine due to presence of blood), from haemorrhoids, from the rectum, under the skin, into a joint, following injury or after a surgical procedure
- Formation of bruises or haematomas after surgery
- Blood in stool detected in laboratory tests
- Decreased number of red blood cells in blood
- Decreased blood cell count
- Allergic reaction
- Vomiting
- Frequent passage of loose or watery stools
- Nausea
- Presence of discharge from wound (fluid leaking from surgical wound)
- Increased liver enzyme activity
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by liver or blood disease
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Bleeding
- Bleeding into the brain, from the surgical incision site, from the injection site, or from the site where a venous catheter was inserted
- Blood-tinged discharge from the site where a venous catheter was inserted
- Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
- Decreased platelet count in blood
- Decreased number of red blood cells in blood after surgery
- Severe allergic reaction causing difficulty breathing or dizziness
- Severe allergic reaction causing swelling of the face or throat
- Skin rash consisting of dark red, raised, itchy bumps due to an allergic reaction
- Sudden change in skin colour and appearance
- Itching
- Stomach or intestinal ulcer (including oesophageal ulceration)
- Inflammation of the oesophagus and stomach
- Regurgitation of stomach contents into the oesophagus (reflux)
- Abdominal pain or stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Difficulty swallowing
- Discharge of fluid from wound
- Discharge of fluid from surgical wound
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Decreased number or even absence of white blood cells (which help fight infections)
- Hair loss
Prevention of blood clots in blood vessels in the brain and body, by preventing formation of clots that occur due to irregular heart function
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Bleeding may occur from the nose, into the stomach or intestines, from the penis/vagina or urinary tract (including pink or red urine due to presence of blood), or under the skin
- Decreased number of red blood cells in blood
- Abdominal pain or stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Frequent passage of loose or watery stools
- Nausea
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Bleeding
- Bleeding may occur from haemorrhoids, from the rectum, or into the brain
- Formation of haematomas
- Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
- Decreased platelet count in blood
- Decreased haemoglobin levels in blood (a substance in red blood cells)
- Allergic reaction
- Sudden change in skin colour and appearance
- Itching
- Stomach or intestinal ulcer (including oesophageal ulceration)
- Inflammation of the oesophagus and stomach
- Regurgitation of stomach contents into the oesophagus (reflux)
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
- Abnormal liver function test results
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Bleeding into a joint, from the surgical incision site, from a wound, from the injection site, or from the site where a venous catheter was inserted
- Severe allergic reaction causing difficulty breathing or dizziness
- Severe allergic reaction causing swelling of the face or throat
- Skin rash consisting of dark red, raised, itchy bumps due to an allergic reaction
- Decreased blood cell count
- Increased liver enzyme activity
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by liver or blood disease
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Decreased number or even absence of white blood cells (which help fight infections)
- Hair loss
In clinical studies, the number of heart attacks with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa was numerically higher than with warfarin. The overall number of events was small.
Treatment of blood clots in the legs and lungs, and prevention of recurrent blood clots in the legs and lungs
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Bleeding may occur from the nose, into the stomach or intestines, from the anus, from the penis/vagina or urinary tract (including pink or red urine due to presence of blood), or under the skin
- Indigestion
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Bleeding
- Bleeding into a joint or following injury
- Bleeding from haemorrhoids
- Decreased number of red blood cells in blood
- Formation of haematomas
- Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
- Allergic reaction
- Sudden change in skin colour and appearance
- Itching
- Stomach or intestinal ulcer (including oesophageal ulceration)
- Inflammation of the oesophagus and stomach
- Regurgitation of stomach contents into the oesophagus (reflux)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain or stomach pain
- Frequent passage of loose or watery stools
- Abnormal liver function test results
- Increased liver enzyme activity
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Bleeding from the surgical incision site, from the injection site, from the site where a venous catheter was inserted, or into the brain
- Decreased platelet count in blood
- Severe allergic reaction causing difficulty breathing or dizziness
- Severe allergic reaction causing swelling of the face or throat
- Skin rash consisting of dark red, raised, itchy bumps due to an allergic reaction
- Difficulty swallowing
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Decreased haemoglobin levels in blood (a substance in red blood cells)
- Decreased blood cell count
- Decreased number or even absence of white blood cells (which help fight infections)
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by liver or blood disease
- Hair loss
In clinical studies, the number of heart attacks with Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa was numerically higher than with warfarin. The overall number of events was low. No difference in the number of heart attacks was observed between patients treated with dabigatran and those receiving placebo.
Treatment of blood clots and prevention of recurrent blood clots in children
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Decreased number of red blood cells in blood
- Decreased platelet count in blood
- Skin rash consisting of dark red, raised, itchy bumps due to an allergic reaction
- Sudden change in skin colour and appearance
- Formation of haematomas
- Nosebleeds
- Regurgitation of stomach contents into the oesophagus (reflux)
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Frequent passage of loose or watery stools
- Indigestion
- Hair loss
- Increased liver enzyme activity
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Decreased number of white blood cells (which help fight infections)
- Bleeding may occur into the stomach or intestines, into the brain, from the anus, from the penis/vagina or urinary tract (including pink or red urine due to presence of blood), or under the skin
- Decreased haemoglobin levels in blood (a substance in red blood cells)
- Decreased blood cell count
- Itching
- Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
- Abdominal pain or stomach pain
- Inflammation of the oesophagus and stomach
- Allergic reaction
- Difficulty swallowing
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by liver or blood disease
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
- Absence of white blood cells (which help fight infections)
- Severe allergic reaction causing difficulty breathing or dizziness
- Severe allergic reaction causing swelling of the face or throat
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Bleeding
- Bleeding into a joint, from a wound, from the surgical incision site, from the injection site, or from the site where a venous catheter was inserted
- Bleeding from haemorrhoids
- Stomach or intestinal ulcer (including oesophageal ulceration)
- Abnormal liver function test results
Reporting of adverse reactions
If any adverse reactions occur, including any not listed in this leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist. Adverse reactions can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Drug Reactions, Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, PL-02 222 Warsaw, Tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, Fax: +48 22 49 21 309, Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl. Adverse reactions can also be reported to the marketing authorisation holder. Reporting adverse reactions helps to provide more information on the safety of the medicine.
5. How to store Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton, blister, or bottle
after: "Expiry date (EXP)" or "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the stated month.
Aluminium blister: Do not store above 30°C.
Aluminium blister with desiccant: No special storage precautions are required.
HDPE bottle: Store in the original container to protect from moisture.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. Such measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa contains
- The active substance is dabigatran etexilate. Each capsule contains dabigatran etexilate in the form of mesilate, corresponding to 110 mg of dabigatran etexilate. The other ingredients are:
- Capsule contents: tartaric acid (in the form of pellets), hypromellose, hydroxypropylcellulose and talc.
- Capsule shell: indigo carmine, aluminium lake (E 132), carrageenan, potassium chloride, titanium dioxide (E 171) and hypromellose.
What Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa looks like and contents of the pack
Hard capsules approximately 19.0 mm long, with a light blue, opaque cap and a light blue, opaque body, size “1”, filled with white to pale yellow pellets.
The capsules are stored in blisters made of aluminium with a desiccant – aluminium (OPA/Aluminium/PE//PE/Aluminium/LDPE) and aluminium–aluminium (OPA/Aluminium/PVC//Aluminium) or in a white plastic bottle with a desiccant in the cap (PP).
Pack sizes:
Blister packs containing: 10, 10x1 (unit dose blister), 30, 30x1 (unit dose blister), 60, 60x1 (unit dose blister), 100 or 180 hard capsules.
Bottles containing: 100 hard capsules.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Laboratorios Liconsa, S.A.
C/Dulcinea S/n
28805 Alcalá de Henares
Madrid
Spain
Tel: + 34 93 330 62 12
Manufacturer
Laboratorios Liconsa S.A.
Avenida Miralcampo 7
Poligono Industrial Miralcampo
19200 Azuqueca De Henares
Guadalajara
Spain
This medicinal product is authorised in the European Economic Area Member States under the following names:
| Sweden | Dabigatran etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg hard capsules |
| Hungary | Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg hard capsule |
| Croatia | Dabigatran Abela 110 mg capsules |
| Italy | Dabigatran etexilate Medical Valley 110 mg |
| Poland | Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg |
| Romania | Dabigatran etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg capsule |
| Bulgaria | Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg Hard Capsules Дабигатран Етексилат Лабораториос Ликонса 110 mg твърди капсули |
| Czech Republic | Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg |
| Germany | Dabigatranetexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg |
| Spain | Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg hard capsules EFG |
| Portugal | Dabigatran Etexilate Laboratorios Liconsa 110 mg |