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Essentiale max is a drug used in diseases and liver damage caused by a poor diet (e.g. high-fat diet) and the effects of toxic substances. Essentiale max consists of the active ingredient – choline-containing soybean phospholipids and excipients such as hydrogenated fat, refined soybean seed oil, hydrogenated castor oil, ethanol, ethyl vanillin and 4-methoxyacetophenone. The Essentiale max coating contains gelatin, titanium dioxide and yellow, red and black iron oxide.
How does Essentiale max work?
Essentiale max increases appetite, relieves the feeling of pressure in the right upper abdomen associated with work disorders, helps in the case of liver damage caused by toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs, addictive substances), and helps with liver inflammation.
However, the use of Essentiale max will not help much if it is not accompanied by a change in bad eating habits and the cessation or limitation of alcohol consumption, which adversely affects the liver, damages it and impairs its work.
Essentiale max should be taken with a meal, do not chew the capsule.
Usually, it is recommended to take 1 capsule of Essentiale max 3 times a day.
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Essentiale Max – composition
Active substance: soybean seed phospholipids containing: (3-sn-phosphatidyl) choline. One capsule contains 600 mg.
The other ingredients are: hydrogenated fat (Witepsol W 35), refined soybean oil, α– tocopherol, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated fat (Witepsol S 55), ethanol 96%, ethyl vanillin, 4-methoxyacetophenone.
Coating: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), yellow iron oxide (E 172), black iron oxide (E 172), red iron oxide (E 172).
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Contraindications to the use of Essentiale max and precautions
Essentiale max should not be taken by people who are hypersensitive to any component of the drug or allergic to the active ingredient Essentiale max (soybean phospholipids). Essentiale max cannot be taken by patients allergic to soy and peanuts. The preparation contains soybean oil, which may cause severe allergic reactions.
If the patient is taking anticoagulants at the same time, consult the use of Essentiale max with a doctor.
Caution should be exercised when using Essentiale max if, after taking it, liver problems worsen or other new symptoms appear.
In the case of chronic hepatitis, treatment with Essentiale max may only be supportive.
Essentiale max drug should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
There was no negative effect of Essentiale max on the development of the fetus or during breastfeeding, however – as with any drug – the use of Essentiale max during pregnancy and lactation should be consulted with your doctor.
Essentiale max drug should not be taken after the expiry date. Like any drug, it should be kept in an airtight package, out of the reach of children.
Essentiale max preparation has no influence on the operation of machines and driving of vehicles.
Essentiale Max contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg per 1 capsule.
Side effects and side effects Essentiale max
Side effects appear relatively rarely when taking Essentiale max. Digestive system disorders such as nausea, diarrhea, loose stools and a feeling of pressure in the abdomen may occur in 1 in 1000 patients. Very rarely, when using Essentiale max, allergic reactions to the active substance of the drug or any of the excipients occur. You may get a rash or itchy skin.
Essentiale Max – dosage
Essentiale Max should always be used exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as directed by your doctor. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
Although there is no time limit to the use of Essentiale Max, the recommended duration of treatment should be at least 1 to 3 months. The duration of treatment may also be determined individually by the doctor.
If you take more than the recommended dose of Essentiale Max, the described side effects may be intensified. No cases of overdosing with Essentiale Max have been reported so far.
If you miss one dose of Essentiale Max, take it as soon as possible, except when it’s almost time for your next dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Essentiale Max – pregnancy and breastfeeding
Soybeans are often an ingredient in the diet, so far no harmful effects on the course of pregnancy have been observed with their use. However, not enough research has been done. Due to the above, the use of Essentiale Max during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended.
Essentiale Max – use with other agents
It is also recommended that you inform your doctor or pharmacist about all drugs you are taking or are taking recently, as well as about any drugs you plan to take.
Essential Max – dinner
The cost of one package of Essentiale Max containing 30 capsules is from 20 to 25 PLN.