Peponen
Peponen: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Peponen
ATX code: G04CX
Active ingredient: pumpkin seed oil (cucurbitae semenis oleum)
Manufacturer: Teva Pharmaceutical Plant, JSC (Hungary)
Description and photo update: 2018-26-10
Peponen is a phytopreparation with anti-dysuric action, used in the treatment of functional disorders of urination, which are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Release form and composition
Dosage form of release - capsules: soft gelatinous, reddish-brown; the capsules contain a viscous greenish-brown oil without sediment, has a characteristic pleasant smell and taste (in a cardboard box there are 9 or 10 blisters of 10 pcs. in each).
Composition of 1 capsule:
- active substance: pumpkin seed oil - 0.3 mg;
- shell: gelatin, glycerin, 70% non-crystallizing sorbitol, demineralized water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Pumpkin seed oil helps to reduce dysuric symptoms in prostate adenoma.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Peponen is prescribed for the treatment of the initial stage of prostate adenoma.
Contraindications
Patients with individual intolerance to any component of the drug are not prescribed therapy.
Instructions for use of Peponen: method and dosage
The capsules are taken orally.
The recommended regimen for taking the drug is 3 times a day, 1-2 capsules.
The duration of use is determined by the doctor individually.
Side effects
Allergic reactions are possible. With prolonged use, in rare cases, there may be a development of loosening of the stool.
Overdose
There is no information.
special instructions
There is no information.
Drug interactions
There is no information.
Analogs
Tykveol is an analogue of Peponen.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at a temperature of 15-25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Peponene
According to reviews, Peponen is an effective drug used for prostate adenoma.
Price for Peponen in pharmacies
The price of Peponen is unknown as it is not available in pharmacies.
The approximate price for an analogue, Tykveol, is 330–490 rubles (84 capsules of 450 mg each) or 576–690 rubles (1 bottle of 100 ml).
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
