Percutaféine Gel 5% 192g

In this manual :

1. WHAT IS PERCUTAFEINE, gel AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING PERCUTAFEINE, gel?

3. HOW DO I USE PERCUTAFEINE, gel?

4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO USE PERCUTAFEINE, gel?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS PERCUTAFEINE, gel AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

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Symptomatic treatment of localized subcutaneous fat deposits.

2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING PERCUTAFEINE, gel

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Never use PERCUTAFEINE, gel in the following case:

- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to caffeine or any of the other components contained in PERCUTAFEINE, gel.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE

Be careful with PERCUTAFEINE, gel:

- do not apply to irritated or injured skin,

- because of the alcohol content of the gel, it should not be used in patients treated with disulfiram (ESPERAL),

- this treatment does not constitute in any way a basic treatment for obesity.

IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.

Taking or using other medicines

IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINES, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST OF ANY OTHER TREATMENT IN PROGRESS

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Pregnancy and lactation

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. In the case of breastfeeding women, if applied to the breasts, clean the skin before each feed following application to the breasts.

In general, it is advisable to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.

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3. HOW TO USE PERCUTAFEINE, gel

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Dosage

Apply locally 10 to 20 g per day and massage in.

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4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, PERCUTAFEINE, gel is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them.

Redness of the skin may appear, in which case it is advisable to stop treatment.

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO CONSERVE PERCUTAFEINE, gel?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use PERCUTAFEINE, gel after the expiry date stated on the outer packaging.

Do not refrigerate.

Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help to protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What does PERCUTAFEINE gel contain?

The active substance is:

Caffeine ............................................................................................................................................ 5,000 g

Per 100 g of gel.

The other components are:

Carbomer (synthalene K), trolamine, cocoate of macrogol 7 glycerol (CETHIOL HE), 96 per cent ethanol, purified water.

What is PERCUTAFEINE gel and what does it contain?

This medicine is available as a gel in tubes of 20 g, 72 g, 80 g, 96 g, 144 g, 150 g, 192 g.

Holder

PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT

45, PLACE ABEL GANCE

92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT

Operator

LABORATOIRES PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT

45, PLACE ABEL GANCE

92100 BOULOGNE

Manufacturer

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The last date on which this leaflet was approved was {date}.

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Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of Afssaps (France).

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