For relief of Premenstrual Syndrome symptoms. Agnus castus fruit extract 4mg 30 tablets
Traditionally used for:
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Premenstrual Syndrome symptoms, including:
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Irritability
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Mood swings
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Breast tenderness
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Bloating
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Menstrual cramps
A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, exclusively based on long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Always read the label.
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Usage
For women experiencing premenstrual symptoms
Take 1 tablet daily.
Try to take the tablets at the same time each day, either in the morning or evening. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets. You can take the tablets with or without food. The maximum beneficial effect of this product may take up to 3 months to develop in some women.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not give to children or adolescents under 18 years old.
If you take too much of this product (overdose)
If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you. A small overdose (up to 8 tablets) may not cause any symptoms. In the event of a large overdose (more than 8 tablets) advice should be sought from a doctor.
If you forget to take this product
Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time, it does not matter if you have missed a dose.
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
Ingredients
Each film-coated tablet contains 4mg of extract (as dry extract) from Agnus castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L.) (7-13:1) (equivalent to 28-52mg of Agnus castus). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v|v.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Tablet core: Liquid glucose, silica colloidal anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, cellulose microcrystalline, sodium starch glycolate (type A).
Film-coating: lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron (III)-oxide (E 172).
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
Each film-coated tablet contains 124mg of lactose and 36mg of liquid glucose.
Each pack contains 30 film-coated tablets.
Interactions & Advice
DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:
- lactose-intolerant (react badly to lactose or milk)
- pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- breastfeeding
- allergic to any of the ingredients (see product description below)
- suffering from a pituitary disorder
- under 18 years of age
Tell your doctor before taking this product if you have:
- an intolerance to some sugars (see product description below)
- had a pituitary disorder in the past
If you are taking a dopamine-receptor antagonist or agonist-type drug, there is a theoretical risk that this product may affect the way they work.
Side-effects
Like all medicines this product can have side-effects. Any side-effects are usually mild and disappear in a few days. Side-effects that have been reported are listed below:
Side-effects
- nausea or feeling sick
- indigestion
- digestive upsets such as wind, bloating or diarrhoea
- headache
If these persist for more than a few days, or become troublesome, stop taking thisproduct. These common side-effects are often only temporary.
- allergic skin reactions itching and/or rash of the skin
Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic skin reaction.
Other side-effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect.
You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects tothe Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your GP’s surgery or pharmacy, or call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am–2pm Monday –Friday).
