ALLERGOVAL Capsules, 50 pcs

General information about Allergoval capsules

Allergoval capsules contain the active ingredient sodium cromoglicate, which has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects.This medication is a prophylactic anti-allergic agent and mast cell stabilizer.No prescription is required for this product.

Indications

Allergoval capsules are used for food allergies manifesting as eczema, hives (urticaria), Quincke's edema, itching, and gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.They may also be used for asthma and rhinitis when food allergens are the primary triggering factors.Note: Allergoval capsules are not suitable for treating acute asthma attacks.

Active ingredients and excipients

Each Allergoval capsule contains 100 mg of sodium cromoglicate as the active ingredient.Additionally, the capsule contains the following excipients: gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide.

Contraindications

Allergoval capsules must not be used if you are hypersensitive to sodium cromoglicate or any of the other ingredients of the medication.The use of Allergoval capsules cannot currently be recommended for infants in the first two months of life (or for a correspondingly longer period in the case of premature infants).

Dosage and administration

The usual dose for adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older is 2 capsules four times daily (equivalent to a total of 800 mg of sodium cromoglicate).Children aged two to fourteen years receive one capsule four times daily (corresponding to a total of 400 mg sodium cromoglicate).For infants and toddlers between two months and two years of age, the daily dose is 20-40 mg/kg of body weight; ideally, this should be administered in equal individual doses before each meal.The capsules should be taken 15-30 minutes before meals, either swallowed whole with a little water or with the contents dissolved in 2-3 tablespoons of hot water.Doses should be taken at regular intervals.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Allergoval can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.Nausea, skin rash, and joint pain have been observed in isolated cases.In individual instances, hypersensitivity reactions involving skin redness, hives, and facial swelling, as well as severe generalized anaphylactic reactions with bronchospasm, have been reported.If you experience any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There is currently no evidence to suggest that Allergoval capsules have harmful effects on the fetus.Nevertheless, as a general precaution, Allergoval capsules should only be used during pregnancy if the doctor considers it necessary.Use during breastfeeding should only occur after a careful assessment of the benefits and risks.

Storage

Allergoval capsules should be stored in a dry place.Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Additional information

If you have previously experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) after consuming certain foods, you should continue to avoid consuming those foods as a precaution while being treated with Allergoval capsules.The attending physician decides on the duration of use.