Natures Garden Rhodiola Rosea Capsules
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
HOLLAND ft BARRETT
Rhodiola rosea Capsules Rhodiola rosea Root Extract I53mg
Important Notes
♦ Please read this leaflet carefully before you use this product because 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 2 weeks 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
3 - How to take this product
For oral use only.
Adults and elderly: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily; Take 1 capsule before breakfast and 1 capsule before lunch, preferably 30 minutes before food intake.
Swallow the whole capsule with water.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
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.
Duration of use: If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 2 weeks of taking this product or if any of the side effects listed in the leaflet become serious or if any side effects not listed in the leaflet occur; a Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner should be consulted.
Do not take this product for longer than 2 months.
1 - What this product is and what it is used for
This product contains Rhodiola rosea root extract. It is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with stress, such as fatigue, exhaustion and mild anxiety. This is 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 ingredients in this product (see section 6 of this leaflet for further information)
♦ Suffering from liver or kidney disease
If you are suffering from depression: This product is intended for the relief of symptoms associated with stress. If you have symptoms of depression such as persistent low mood you should seek medical advice for appropriate treatment.
4 - Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side effects; although not everyone gets them.
There have been isolated reports of allergic reactions and lowered blood sugar levels in patients taking Rhodiola; however; there is no clear relationship between the development of low blood sugar levels and the use of Rhodiola rosea extract.
If any of the above side effects become serious or if any side effects not listed above occur; a Doctor or a qualified Healthcare Practitioner should be consulted.
If you experience any allergic reactions, stop taking this product immediately and consult a Doctor.
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5 - How to store this product
♦ Keep the capsules in the bottle until it is time to take them
♦ Do not take the capsules after the expiry date (see outer label). The expiry date refers to the last day of the month
♦ Do not store above 25°C
♦ Store in the original packaging
♦ Keep the bottle tightly closed
♦ Keep the capsules out of sight and reach of children
6 - Further information
Each hard capsule contains I53mg of extract (as dry extract) from Rhodiola rosea roots and rhizomes (Rhodiola rosea L.) (equivalent to 764mg-9I6mg of Rhodiola rosea roots and rhizomes).
Extraction solvent: Ethanol 80% v/v.
This product also contains the following inactive (excipient) ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Silica colloidal hydrated.
Excipients in the extract: Maltodextrin, Silica colloidal anhydrous.
Capsule shell: Hypromellose.
Each bottle contains 50 clear, hard, two piece capsules with light brown fill.
THR 21710/0020
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder
NBTY Europe Limited Samuel Ryder House Barling Way Nuneaton
Warwickshire, CVI0 7RH United Kingdom
Manufacturer
NBTY Europe Limited Vitality House Sixth Avenue Centrum I00 Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire, DEI4 2WP United Kingdom
If you would like further information about this product, please contact:
NBTY Europe Limited
Regulatory Services Department Samuel Ryder House Barling Way Nuneaton
Warwickshire, CVI0 7RH United Kingdom
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Email: customerservices@NBTYeurope.com
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 GP’s surgery or pharmacy, or call freephone 0808 100 3352
This leaflet was prepared on: 18/11/2011
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