ENGLISH hiE RBAL MEDICINES

Black Cohosh Rumatix

A traditional herbal medicinal product used for symptomatic relief of backache and muscular and rheumatic aches and pains, based on traditional use only

50ml

Ingredients: 1 ml of oral liquid contains 1 ml of liquid extract from dried V, Black Cohosh rhizome and root ICimicifuga racemosa[L) Nutt.) (1:1).

Extraction solvent: ethanol 82 % v/v. This product also contains the following ingredients: Ethanol (from extract)

HOW TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT: For oral use only. Adults and the elderly: Take 0.2ml (six drops) three times a day in water or fruit juice if desired.

This formulation is not suitable for those under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients wbo are allergic to any of the ingredients, patients wbo nave liver or kidney disease or patients wbo have ever had or are suffering from an oestrogen dependent tumour. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Manufacturer and Traditional Herbal Registration Holder: English Herbal Medicines Ltd., Brooke, Rutland LEI 5 8DG. THR No: 2825V0018. Prepared Feb 2011

ENGLISH HERBAL MEDICINES

BLACK COHOSH RUMATIX

BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS PRODUCT Do not take this product if you:

•    have ever bad or are suffering from liver or kidney disease eg bepatitis, cirrhosis or jaundice)

•    have ever bad or are suffering from an oestrogen dependent tumour

•    are of cbild-bearing potential and do not use contraception

•    are pregnant or breastfeeding

•    are allergic to any of the ingredients

•    are under 18 years of age

As there is evidence that Black Cohosh may have hormone-like actions, it should only be used by women erf child-bearing potential if contraception is used.

Tell your doctor before you take this product if you are currently taking a medicine containing oestrogen.

K your spptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks, or advene reactions not mentioned in the leaflet occur, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

You should also know: This product contains approximately 129 mg of ethanol (alcohol) per dose equivalent to 3.2 ml of beer or 1.4 ml of /vine. Harmful for people suffering from alcoholism or liver disease.

H you have any questions, nr are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, this product can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Uncommon side-effects (affect fewer than 1 in 1000 people)

•    digestive upsets (such as indigestion or diarrhoea)

•    facial swelling

•    weight gain

•    allergic skin reactions (such as nettle rash, itching of the skin).

If these persist or become troublesome stop taking the product. These uncommon side effects are often temporary. Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic skin reaction. Black Cohosh may rarely cause liver problems. If you notice symptoms sucb as yellowing skin/eyes, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, stop taking tbe product immediately and seek medical advice. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side effects.

STORING THIS PRODUCT

Do nut use after the expiry date shown on the buttle. Return any out of date medicine to your pharmacist who will dispose of it for you. This product does not require any special storage conditions. Keep the bottle tightly closed.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you take too much of this product (overdose): If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.

K 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.

K you would like further information about this product, contact

English Herbal Medicines Ltd, Town Park Farm, Brooke, Rutland LE158DG.

You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to tbe Yellow Card Scheme at www.yellowcarii.gov.uk. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your GP's surgery or pharmacy, or call freephone 0808100 3352 (available 10.00am -2.00 pm Monday- Friday).

Certification

THR Mark