LEFAX

LEFAX intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granul.250 mg Sim.

Important notes (mandatory information)

Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules. Active ingredient: 250 mg simethicone. Areas of application: for the relief and symptomatic treatment of gas-related gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence (meteorism), feeling of fullness, cramp-like abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, belching and functional dyspepsia and for the preparation of diagnostics in the abdominal area, such as endoscopy, X-ray and sonography.

For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules
Active ingredient: 250 mg simethicone

Dear customer! You have chosen Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules, a product that will help you quickly and reliably with gas-related gastrointestinal complaints. It is very well tolerated. Please read the entire package leaflet carefully, as it contains important information for you. In order to achieve the best possible treatment success, Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules should be used as prescribed below. Keep the package leaflet. You may want to read it again later. In addition, your doctor or pharmacist will advise you. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve, you should see a doctor.

This package leaflet contains

1. WHAT IS LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE TAKING LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES?
3. HOW TO TAKE LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES?
4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?
5. HOW TO STORE LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES?
6. FURTHER INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

This medical device contains simethicone, a substance with anti-foaming and foam-inhibiting effects. Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules is used for the relief and symptomatic treatment of gas-related gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence (meteorism), feeling of fullness, cramp-like abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, belching and functional dyspepsia and for the preparation of diagnostics in the abdominal area, such as endoscopy, X-ray and sonography.

2. WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE TAKING LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES?

Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to simethicone or any of the other ingredients of Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules. If you experience new and/or persistent abdominal pain, you should see a doctor so that the cause of the pain and any underlying condition requiring treatment can be identified.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding

There are no concerns about taking Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it is excreted unchanged from the intestine and not absorbed by the body. It is generally advisable to consult a doctor beforehand.

Use in children

Other dosage forms are recommended for children under 14 years of age, e.g. Lefax Pump-Liquid or Lefax Chewable Tablets.

Use in diabetics

Suitable for diabetics. The granules are sugar-free. Each sachet contains 0.1 bread units. (1 bread unit corresponds to 12 g of usable carbohydrates).

Important information about certain other ingredients of Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules

This medical device contains sorbitol. Please do not take Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules until you have consulted your doctor if you know that you suffer from an intolerance to certain sugars.

When taking Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules with other preparations

Interactions are not known so far.

3. HOW TO TAKE LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES?

Always take Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules exactly as described in this package leaflet. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage and duration of use

The following information applies unless your doctor has prescribed Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules differently.

For gas-related gastrointestinal complaints

Age	Single dose	Total daily dose
Adults and adolescents from 14 years of age	1 sachet (corresponding to 250 mg simethicone)	4 sachets (corresponding to 1000 mg simethicone)

For preparation for imaging examinations

Age	the day before the examination	on the morning of the examination
Adults and adolescents from 14 years of age	1 – 2 sachets (corresponding to 250 mg to 500 mg simethicone)	1 sachet (corresponding to 250 mg simethicone)

Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules is intended for short-term use. It is taken until the symptoms improve, but not for longer than 30 days. It is also advisable to seek the advice of a doctor.

How to take Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules?
Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules is taken with or after meals, if necessary also before going to bed. Place the granules directly into the mouth on the tongue. The granules dissolve in the saliva and can then be swallowed. You can drink some water afterwards if you wish.

What to do if you have taken more Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules than you should?
Even large amounts are well tolerated, as the active ingredient of the granules acts exclusively physically and is completely inactive biologically and chemically. Therefore, no side effects from simethicone are to be expected even with large amounts. If you do experience any side effects, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

What to do if you forget to take Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules?
Continue treatment without changing the dosage.

What happens if you stop taking Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules prematurely?
In this case, the symptoms may recur.

4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?

No side effects have been observed so far in connection with the use of Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules. The active ingredient simethicone dissolves the foam in the stomach and intestines and is not absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, no side effects from simethicone are to be expected even with large amounts. If you do experience any side effects, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE LEFAX INTENS LEMON FRESH MICRO GRANULES?

Keep this product out of the reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the outer carton and sachet.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

Each sachet contains 250 mg simethicone. Other ingredients: lemon flavour, malic acid, cream flavour, sorbitol, talc.

Lefax intens Lemon Fresh Micro Granules is available in packs of 20 sachets.

Manufacturer

Fairpharm Vertriebs GmbH
Am Krebsenbach 5 - 7
83670 Bad Heilbrunn
Germany

Distributor

Bayer Vital GmbH
51368 Leverkusen
Germany

This package leaflet was last revised in April 2014.

Source: Information from the package leaflet
Status: 04/2018
Active ingredient: 250 mg simethicone. Areas of application: for the relief and symptomatic treatment of gas-related gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence (meteorism), feeling of fullness, cramp-like abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, belching and functional dyspepsia and for the preparation of diagnostics in the abdominal area, such as endoscopy, X-ray and sonography.