Percutafeine Gel Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings
Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition
Active ingredients: Caffeine
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what is Percutafeine Gel medication used for and indication?
Symptomatic treatment of localized subcutaneous fat overloads.
PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR PERCUTAFEINE
7 presentations are available for this drug:
- 1 aluminum tube (s) of 80 g
- 1 aluminum tube (s) of 150 g
- 1 polyethylene tube (s) of 20 g
- 1 polyethylene tube (s) of 72 g
- 1 polyethylene tube (s) of 96 g
- 1 polyethylene tube (s) of 144 g
- 1 polyethylene tube (s) of 192 g
FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
Pharmaceutical class | not communicated |
Active substance (s) | per 100 g: caffeine (5,000 g) |
General medicine | no |
Pharmaceutical form | gel |
Route (s) of administration | cutaneous |
Selling price | unregulated price |
Social security reimbursement rate | 0% |
Laboratory (s) | Laboratory (ies) manufacturer Percutafeine |
Conditions of issue | available without prescription |
Percutafeine Gel Dosage
Dosage PERCUTAFEINE 5% Gel Tube of 192 g
- Apply locally 10 to 20 g per day and massage in.
Percutafeine Gel Contraindications
Never use PERCUTAFEINE, gel in the following case:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to caffeine or to any of the other ingredients of PERCUTAFEINE, gel.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST
how does Percutafeine Gel work?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: “Dermatological drugs – Other dermatological drugs” – ATC code: D11AX.
Action mechanism
- Caffeine is an alkaloid of the methyl xanthine class used in topical medications due to its ability to penetrate the skin barrier which can act in deeper layers. The main action of caffeine for the treatment of excess fat is lipolysis: it acts on fat cells.
- After topical administration, the data indicate that caffeine tends to slow the expansion of adipose tissue, reduce the size of adipocytes and locally stimulate lipolysis.
- Caffeine works by stimulating catecholamines, activating adrenergic receptors, and blocking adrenergic receptors, preventing excessive accumulation of fat. In addition, caffeine is able to stimulate the draining lymphatic systems in the subcutaneous tissue which allows the elimination of accumulated fat and toxins appearing during lipolysis.
How To Store Percutafeine Gel ?
- Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label, the package after {abbreviation used for expiry date}. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not throw away any medicines via a wastewater treatment plant < or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away the medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Percutafeine Gel Side Effects
- Like all medicines, PERCUTAFEINE gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- Redness of the skin may appear, in which case stopping the treatment is advised.
- If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects get serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Percutafeine Gel Interactions
IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, ANY OTHER TREATMENT IN PROGRESS MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST
Effects on ability to Drive and use machines
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Warnings and Precautions
- do not apply to irritated or damaged skin,
- given the alcohol content of the gel, do not use it in a patient treated with disulfiram (ESPERAL),
- this treatment does not constitute in any way a basic treatment of obesity.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY
Fertility
- The animal data available do not show any toxic effect on fertility.
Pregnancy
- A large amount of data in pregnant women show neither fetal toxicity nor neonatal malformation related to the absorption of caffeine. Studies in animals have shown toxic effects on reproduction (see section Preclinical safety data).
- As a precaution, it is best to avoid the use of Percutafeine during pregnancy.
Feeding with milk
- Caffeine is excreted in breast milk. As a precaution, it is best to avoid the use of Percutaféine in nursing women.
What happens if I overdose from Percutafeine Gel ?
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What should I do if I miss a dose?
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What happens if you stop taking Percutafeine Gel ?
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What is Forms and Composition ?
Appearance and shape
- Gel.
- 192 g (polyethylene) tube
Composition
Active ingredient Gel
Caffeine 5 g ** per unit dose
Active ingredients: Caffeine
Excipients:
- Carbomer (Synthalene K)
- Trolamine
- Macrogol cocoate glycerol 7 (CETHIOL HE)
- Ethanol 96 percent
- Purified water
No excipient with known effect ?
is not present in the composition of this drug
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Special warnings:
- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.
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- It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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