Patient Information Leaflet

Agnus castus

oral drops

Agnus castus fruit extract

Information

important things you need to know

•    This product is used to help relieve premenstrual symptoms.

•    This product is suitable for women over 18 years.

•    Don't take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients: see section 6.

•    Before you take this product: read section 2.

•    Dosage instructions: see section 3.

•    Talk to your doctor if your symptoms persist, worsen or do not improve after 3 months.

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1. What this product is for

A.Vogel Agnus castus oral drops is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to help relieve premenstrual symptoms such as:

•    Irritability

•    Mood swings

•    Breast tenderness

•    Bloating

•    Menstrual cramps

This is based on traditional use only.

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2. Before you use this product

Do not take this product:

•    If you are under 18 years of age.

•    If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product (see section 6 Further Information).

•    If you are taking another medicine which is affected by alcohol.

•    If you have a pituitary disorder.

•    If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding.

Take special care with this product

See your doctor before taking this product if:

•    You suffer from or have suffered from an oestrogen-sensitive cancer

•    You have suffered from a pituitary disorder:

•    You are taking any of the following medicines:

■    Dopamine agonists or antagonists

■    Oestrogens

■    Antioestrogens

You should also know

•    This medicinal product contains 69.5 vol % ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 341 mg per 20 drop dose, equivalent to 8.4 ml beer (around half a tablespoon) or 3.5 ml wine (less than a teaspoon) per dose.

•    If you suffer from alcoholism the alcohol content of this product may be harmful.

•    If you are in a high-risk group (patients with liver disease or epilepsy) you should consider the alcohol content before taking this product.

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3. How to use this product

Women experiencing premenstrual symptoms: Take 15-20 drops in a little water twice daily.

The effects of this product may not be felt immediately. For best results you may need to take this product for up to 3 months.

For oral use only. Don't take more than 40 drops a day.

If you take too much

•    If you take too much and feel ill, talk to your doctor. Taking too much is unlikely to be harmful.

•    Overdose of this product may result in alcohol intoxication and should be treated accordingly (see Section 2 'You should also know').

If you forget to take this product

•    Don't worry about the missed dose. Take the next dose as usual.

If you feel this product isn't working

•    See your doctor if your symptoms persist, worsen or do not improve after 3 months.

Driving and using machines

•    This product contains alcohol (see section 2 'You should also know' for alcohol content). If affected do not drive or use machines.

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The frequency of these side effects is not known. This means it is not known how often these reactions occur as there has not been enough reports to allow this information to be calculated.

If you are concerned about any side effect or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your doctor's surgery or pharmacy, or call freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am-2pm Monday-Friday).

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