Natucor 600 mg forte film-coated tablets, 100 pcs

General information

Natucor is a herbal medicine made from leaves and flowers of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna and Crataegus laevigata).The active ingredient hawthorn improves the contraction force and stroke volume of the heart.No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

The preparation is used when the heart's performance declines, corresponding to stage II according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification.It is a herbal medicine for heart disease.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each film-coated tablet contains 600 mg dry extract of hawthorn leaves with flowers in a drug to extract ratio such as 4-7:1.The extractant is ethanol 45% (V/V).The other ingredients are cellulose powder, croscarmellose sodium, iron (III) oxide, Eudragit E 100, lactose-1-water, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, highly disperse silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide and 1 mmol total sodium ion.

Contraindications

You must not take this medicine if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients.

Dosage

Please stick to the dosage instructions, otherwise the medicine will not work properly.Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose for adults and children aged 12 and over is half a film-coated tablet three times a day.It is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age.

It is recommended to take the product for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.The treating doctor should then determine the further duration of use.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect is too strong or too weak.

If you take a significantly larger amount than you should, side effects may increase.In this case you should consult a doctor.If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose next time, but continue taking it as prescribed by your doctor or as described in the instructions for use.

Intake

The film-coated tablets are provided with a break line so that they can be divided into two halves.Please break the film-coated tablet at the break line and take half the film-coated tablet whole without chewing with sufficient liquid (preferably a glass of drinking water).Please keep the divided film-coated tablet protected from light and moisture until you take it.Do not take film-coated tablets while lying down.

Patient information

If the symptoms of the disease persist for more than six weeks or if water accumulates in the legs, we recommend consulting your doctor.If you have pain in the heart area that can radiate to the arms, upper abdomen or neck area, or if you have difficulty breathing, immediate medical attention is essential.

There are no sufficient studies available for use in children.The medicine should therefore not be used in children under 12 years of age.The medicine has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

Before taking any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.The widespread use of hawthorn as a medicine has not yet resulted in any evidence of risks during pregnancy and breastfeeding.However, there are no results from experimental studies.Therefore, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Notes

Contains lactose.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.