Asparaid Film-Coated Tablets
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
AsParAid Film-coated Tablets.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each film-coated tablet contains:
200 mg asparagus root (Asparagus officinalis L.),
200 mg parsley herb (Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) A. W. Hill)
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Film-coated tablets.
Green, convex, round film-coated tablets.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
A traditional herbal medicinal product used to increase the amount of urine for the purpose of flushing the urinary tract to assist in minor urinary complaints, based on traditional use only.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For oral administration.
The tablets should be swallowed whole before meals with 1-2 glasses of water. It is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Do not chew the tablets.
Adults and the elderly
Take 2 tablets three times daily.
Children and adolescents under 18 years of age
This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age (see Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use).
Duration of use
The product is used traditionally over a period of 2 to 4 weeks (see Section 4.4
Special warnings and precautions for use).
If the symptoms persist or worsen during the use of the product. a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to asparagus root, parsley herb or to any of the excipients.
Patients with:
• impaired renal function,
• oedema secondary to heart failure,
• current or previous kidney disease,
• conditions where a reduced fluid intake is recommended, e.g. severe cardiac or renal diseases.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Patients experiencing fever, acute urinary retention, a micturition disorder, urinary incontinence or any blood in the urine should seek advice from a doctor.
The use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age is not recommended because of lack of available experience.
Patients on anticoagulant therapy should tell their doctor that they are taking the product due to the vitamin K content of parsley herb.
If the symptoms persist or worsen during the use of the product a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No interaction studies have been performed.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
The safety of this product during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. In the absence of sufficient data the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Allergic reactions of the skin or mucosa may occur. Phototoxic reactions are possible, especially in patients with fair or sensitive skin.
The frequency is not known.
If other adverse effects not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
4.9 Overdose
No cases of overdose have been reported.
Supportive and symptomatic treatment should be provided as appropriate.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Not required as per Article 16c(1)(a)(iii) of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Not required as per Article 16c(1)(a)(iii) of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Tests on reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity have not been performed.
In a genotoxicity test (Salmonella typhimurium bacterial reverse mutation assay) no mutagenic potential of the product was observed.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Tablet core:
Colloidal anhydrous silica Macrogol 6000 Stearic acid 50
Tablet coating: Ethylcellulose
6.2 Incompatibilities
Not applicable.
6.3 Shelf life
3 years.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
PVC/PVDC-Al blister strips in cardboard carton.
Packs of 50, 60, 100 and 200 film-coated tablets.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
No special requirements.
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
PlantaPhile Ltd.
18 Hyde Gardens Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4PT, UK.
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
THR 32294/0024
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
05/12/2013
17/09/2014