Epogam 1000 vegicaps soft Kaps 1000 mg 240 pcs

What is Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft and when is it used?

The active ingredient in Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft is the vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the evening primrose (Ze 358). This oil contains an important fatty acid, gamolenic acid (γ-linolenic acid). Normally, gamolenic acid is made in the body from the fatty acids ingested in the diet. The concentration of gamolenic acid in the blood is reduced in patients with skin diseases that manifest themselves as itchy eczema. This is suspected to be a reason for the skin disorders. With the oil of the evening primrose seeds, gamolenic acid is supplied directly to the body and the deficiency compensated.

Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft is used for the supportive treatment and symptomatic relief of atopic, eczematous skin diseases with accompanying itching.

What should be considered?

If you need other medication to treat eczema, Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft should only be used on the recommendation of a doctor es or pharmacists.

This medicinal product contains less than 1.5 mg of usable carbohydrates per single dose.

When should Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft not be taken or should only be taken with caution?

Patients who take certain medications for psychiatric disorders (so-called phenothiazines) have experienced isolated cases of epileptosis during treatment with Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft ic seizures. Therefore, caution is advised in patients taking phenothiazines or suffering from epilepsy. If this applies to you, talk to your doctor before taking Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft. He will weigh the therapeutic benefits against any risks.

Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft can affect the absorption and effectiveness of other medications due to its oil content.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• others Take medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

Can Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as intended. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice. Especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy, Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft should only be taken after consulting a doctor.

Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft can be taken while breastfeeding, since gamolenic acid is a natural component of breast milk.

How do you use Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft?

Unless otherwise prescribed, adults take the contents of 2× a day 2-3 capsules, children aged 1-12 years take the contents of 1-2 capsules twice a day.

The contents of the capsules are taken with meals. The neck-shaped end of the capsule is cut off and the oily capsule content is squeezed out. The capsules can also be pierced with a needle. The oil can then be swallowed directly, mixed with milk or added directly to food.

It is recommended to start the treatment with the highest dosage indicated, i.e. adults with the content of 3 capsules twice a day and children aged 1-12 years with the content of 2 capsules twice a day. As soon as the treatment is successful, the treatment can be continued at a lower dosage or, if necessary, stopped. Please note that in some patients only after one applicationAn improvement in the symptoms of the disease can be observed over a period of 8-12 weeks.

It is possible that the symptoms worsen in the first few weeks of treatment. If the eczema worsens, you should consult your doctor for advice. He then decides whether treatment with Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft should be discontinued or continued.

Stick to the dosage specified in the package insert or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft: Occasionally nausea, digestive disorders including diarrhea and headaches can occur. In rare cases, allergic symptoms have been observed, which manifest themselves in the form of skin rashes, abdominal pain and, in isolated cases, an increase in temperature.

It should be noted that any hypersensitivity reaction can be serious. In these cases, especially in neurodermatitis patients with known food allergies or other allergies, careful medical supervision is necessary. If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should be considered?

Because it is a natural product, the characteristic smell and taste of evening primrose seed oil may vary. However, this does not constitute a quality defect.

Due to mechanical stress during transport, it can happen in very rare cases that individual capsules are damaged and oil escapes from the capsule as a result. However, the escape of oil from a capsule does not affect the quality or effectiveness of the undamaged capsules.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Store at room temperature (15–25 °C) in the original packaging.

The medicinal product should be kept out of the reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist can provide you with further information Druggist.

What does Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft contain?

One capsule contains 1000 mg of evening primrose seed oil (Ze 358), which corresponds to a content of at least 80 mg of gamolenic acid.

This preparation also contains auxiliary substances.

Authorization number

54281 (Swissmedic).

Where obtained you Epogam 1000 Vegicaps soft? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Boxes of 120 and 240 capsules.

Authorization holder

Zeller Medical AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2013..