Potters Nodoff Tablets
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
Like all medicines this product can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them.
If any of the following or other side effects occur, stop taking this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist: There has been one report of nausea and tachycardia (increased heart beat) and one report of hypersensitivity (vasculitis) in patients using Passion Flower herb. Thefreguency 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 NODOFF TABLETS:
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Potter's Nodoff Tablets 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:
The active ingredient in each Potter's Nodoff tablet is:
36 mg Dry Extract Passion Flower (Passiflom incamata L.) (Eguivalent to 126 mg -162 mg Passion Flower herb) Extraction solvent: Methanol 80% v/v.
This product also contains:
Sorbitol (E420), Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide (E171),
Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Brown Iron Oxide (E172), Vanillin, Cocoa Powder.
What Potter's Nodoff Tablets look like and the contents of the pack:
Potter's Nodoff Tablets are light brown to brown, round biconvex uncoated tablets, available in containers of 60 tablets. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer:
Potters, Wigan WN5 0JZ
Traditional Herbal Registration number:
THR 44893/0012
THR'
Certification Mark
WITH EXTRACT OF PASSION FLOWER
(Passiflow)
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: N0D60LEA3 Leaflet last revised: 24/07/2015
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Potter's Nodoff Tablets carefully to get the best results from them.
• 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 Nodoff Tablets are and
what they are used for
2. Before you take Potter's Nodoff Tablets
3. How to take Potter's Nodoff Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Potter's Nodoff Tablets
6. Further information
1. WHAT POTTER'S NODOFF TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR:
Potter's Nodoff Tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal product used to aid sleep, based on traditional use only. Containing extract of Passion Flower (,Passiflom).
For full details, see Section 6.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE POTTER'S NODOFF TABLETS:
Do not take Potter's Nodoff Tablets:
• 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 medicines containing synthetic sedatives (such as benzodiazepines).
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 Nodoff Tablets 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 impair the ability to drive and use machines and therefore it is advised that you do not take this medicine if you are going to drive or use machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients in Potter's Nodoff Tablets:
This product contains Sorbitol.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
3. HOW TO TAKE POTTER'S NODOFF TABLETS:
It is important that you follow these instructions carefully.
For oral use.
Adults and the elderly: Take two tablets early evening and two at bedtime.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
If your condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too many Potter's Nodoff Tablets:
Stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take Potter's Nodoff Tablets:
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.