Potters Calm & Relax
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
Like all medicines this product can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them. The following side effects may occur:
• gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and abdominal cramps.
The freguency of these effects occurring is not known.
Making medicines safer:
Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE POTTER'S CALM & RELAX:
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Potter's Calm & Relax after the expiry date. The expiry date is printed on the label and base of the carton.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.
Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION:
Each coated tablet contains:
75 mg Hop Strobile (Humulus lupulus L.),
45 mg Scullcap Herb (Scutellaria lateriflora L.),
30 mg Dry Extract Vervain Herb (Verbena officinalis L.) (3:1) (Eguivalent to 90 mg Vervain Herb) Extraction Solvent: Water,
25 mg Dry Extract Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis L.) (4:1) (Eguivalent to 100 mg Valerian Root) Extraction Solvent: Water.
This product also contains:
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
CALM & RELAX
Sucrose, Acacia, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Kaolin Light, Yellow Iron Oxide (E172), Red Iron Oxide (E172), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Shellac, Maltodextrin, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica. Potter's Calm & Relax are peach coloured, round biconvex sugar coated tablets. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer:
Potters, Wigan WN5 0JZ
Traditional Herbal Registration number:
THR 44893/0008
Certification Mark
For further information, call 01202 449752
If you would like a version of this leaflet in an alternative format, please call 01942 219960 Product code: NEW65LEA4 Leaflet last revised: 15/10/2015
WITH HOPS, SCULLCAP AND EXTRACTS OF VERVAIN & VALERIAN
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
This medicine is available without
prescription. However, you still need
to take Potter's Calm & Relax carefully
to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms worsen, or do not improve after 4 weeks.
• If you experience any of the side effects listed in the leaflet, or if you notice any other side effects, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Potter's Calm & Relax is and what it is used for
2. Before you take Potter's Calm & Relax
3. How to take Potter's Calm & Relax
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Potter's Calm & Relax
6. Further information
1. WHAT POTTER'S CALM & RELAX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR:
Potter's Calm & Relax is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the short term relief of symptoms associated with stress such as mild anxiety, tenseness or irritability, based on traditional use only.
Containing Hops, Scullcap and extracts of Vervain & Valerian.
For full details, see Section 6.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE POTTER'S CALM & RELAX:
Do not take Potter's Calm & Relax:
• if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
• if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• if you are under 18 years of age
• if you are taking any other medicines for anxiety or sleep.
Alcohol may increase the effect of this product. Therefore, excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided whilst taking Potter's Calm & Relax.
Taking other medicines:
Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
You should not use Potter's Calm & Relax if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so.
Driving and using machines:
This product may make you feel drowsy.
If affected do not drive or use machinery. This product contains Sucrose.
If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this product.
3. HOW TO TAKE POTTER'S CALM & RELAX:
It is important that you follow these instructions carefully.
For oral use.
Adults and the elderly:
Take two tablets three times a day.
The use in children and adolescents under 18 years is not recommended.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
For the best results, you may need to take the tablets for 2-4 weeks continuously.
If your condition worsens, or symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too much Potter's Calm & Relax:
Stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take Potter's Calm & Relax:
If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need further advice.