Herbal Indigestion and Flatulence Tablets

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Important Notes

•    Please read this leaflet carefully before you use this product as it contains important information

•    Keep this leaflet; you may need to read it again

•    Seek professional advice if you need more information

•    Please tell a Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after one week of taking this product

•    Please tell a Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner if you suffer from side effects not listed in this leaflet and/or if any of the side effects become serious

In this leaflet

1.    What this product is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take this product

3.    How to take this product

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store this product

6.    Further information

1.    What this product is and what it is used for

This product contains Valerian root extract and also Fennel and Myrrh. It is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve symptoms of dyspepsia and flatulence, based on traditional use only.

2.    Before you take this product

Do not take this product if you are:

•    Under 18 years of age

•    Pregnant or breastfeeding

•    Allergic to any of the active ingredients or Apiaceae family (Umbelliferae) (aniseed, caraway, celery, coriander and dill) or to any of the excipients.

•    Taking a medicine for sleep or anxiety

Driving and using machines

This product may affect your ability to drive or use machines. If affected, do not drive or use machines.

Warning The effects of this product may be increased by alcohol. Therefore excessive consumption of alcohol whilst taking this product should be avoided.

3. How to take this product

For oral use only.

Adults and the elderly:

One or two tablets to be taken after meals.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

The use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age is not recommended.

Duration of use: If symptoms worsen or persist after one week, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.

If you take too much of the product (overdose): Speak to a Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner immediately and take this leaflet and bottle with you.

If you forget to take this product: Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose(s). Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time. It does not matter if you have missed a dose.

After taking this product: You must speak to a Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner:

•    If your symptoms get worse

•    If your symptoms do not improve after one week

•    If side effects not listed in this leaflet occur

4.    Possible side effects

Like all medicines Herbal Indigestion and Flatulence Tablets can have side effects. Possible side effects are:

•    Gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, stomach discomfort.

•    Allergic reactions affecting the skin or respiratory system.

Consult your Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner if these side effects persist for more than a few days or become troublesome or if you notice any other side effects.

Making medicines safer

You can help 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 GP’s surgery or pharmacy, or call Freephone 0808 100 3352

5.    How to store this product

•    Keep the tablets in the bottle until it is time to take them

•    Do not take the tablets after the expiry date (see outer label)

•    Store the tablets below 25 ⁰C

•    Keep the bottle tightly closed

•    Keep the tablets out of sight and reach of children

6. Further information

About this product: Each tablet contains:

14 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) (5-6:1) Extraction solvent: Ethanol 70% v/v

14 mg Fennel fruit (Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung)

19 mg Myrrh gum-resin(Commiphora molmol Engler)

This product also contains the following inactive (excipient) ingredients:

Extract excipients: maltodextrin, colloidal anhydrous silica Tablet core: Calcium Phosphate Dibasic, Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate, Potato Starch, Peppermint Oil, Stearic Acid, Ethyl Cellulose N100

Registration Holder:

Nutrition Warehouse Limited

Samuel Ryder House Barling Way Eliot Park Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 7RH UK

Manufacturer of this product:

Nutrition Warehouse Limited

Samuel Ryder House Barling Way Eliot Park Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 7RH UK

If you would like further information about this product, please contact:

Nutrition Warehouse Limited

Regulatory Services Samuel Ryder House Barling Way Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 7RH UK

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This leaflet was revised April 2013

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