Psocaps Plus Supplement 60 Capsules

PSOCAPS Food supplement based on fumaric acid salts, useful for the treatment of medium / mild forms of psoriasis vulgaris.

Ingrediants
Active ingredients: salified fumaric acid (120 mg of fumarate per 1 capsule).
Other components: cellulose; calcium carbonate; magnesium chelate; potassium carbonate; anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide; magnesium stearate; zinc oxide; vitamin B6; glazing agent (shellac, castor oil).

How to use
A gradual dosage is recommended in order to obtain an optimal combination of efficacy and tolerability. The maximum dose of 3 times 2 gastro-resistant tablets of the product must NOT be exceeded. In many cases, however, the administration of the maximum daily dose is not necessary. First therapeutic effects are usually visible after the fourth week of treatment.
After improvement of skin reactions, attempts are made to slowly reduce the daily intake until the necessary maintenance dose is reached on a case-by-case basis.
The gastro-resistant capsules should be swallowed without chewing them with a good amount of liquid during or immediately after meals. In general, a sufficient amount of fluids (1-2 liters) should be taken throughout the day.
The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician. There is sufficient experience with a 4-month treatment. Although there are data for treatments lasting up to 36 months, it is advisable not to extend treatment beyond 6 months.

Contraindications
The product must not be used in case of severe gastrointestinal diseases such as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, and in case of severe liver and kidney diseases; do not administer to patients under 12 years of age.
Although based on experimental data in laboratory animals there are no indications of a teratogenic action, the product should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, as there is no experience with pregnant patients and it is not known whether the substances pass into breast milk.

Warnings
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age.
Supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied diet.

Side effects
Facial redness and flushing are frequent at the beginning of treatment, and very rarely gastralgia and diarrhea. In the course of treatment, these complaints generally subside. If they are very pronounced, however, they can lead to an interruption of the treatment.
Other disorders affecting the digestive system such as heaviness in the stomach, epigastric pains and meteorism are also rare.
Nausea, somnolence, lightheadedness and headache are rarely reported. These side effects usually disappear during the course of treatment. In most cases, a dose reduction is sufficient to relieve the symptoms. However, if these side effects are not reduced, it is up to the treating physician to decide on the continuation of therapy. During therapy with PSOCAPS as with any product containing fumes acid derivatives, metric blood count changes such as leukopenia, lymphopenia and mild eosinophilia are often observed.

Precautions
Before starting and at the end of a course of treatment with the product, a complete blood count (with leukocyte formula and platelet count) is recommended. If, on medical advice, the recommended dosage is exceeded, periodic blood count checks (leukocyte count and formula) should be carried out during the treatment.
Likewise, the activity of SGOT, SGPT, gamma-GT, and the concentration of plasma creatinine, proteins and sediment in the urine must be analyzed before the start and at the end of the treatment, in order to check possible effects of hypersensitivity.

Interactions with other preparations
Methotrexate, retinoids, psoralen, cyclosporins, immunosuppressants, cytostatics and medicinal products known to have a negative effect on renal function should not be administered concomitantly with the product.

storage
Keep away from light sources and in places inaccessible to children. Keep in a cool and dry place. The expiry date refers to the unopened product properly stored.

Format
60 gastro-resistant capsules.

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