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6. Further information

Each hard capsule of this product contains 89 mg -121 mg of standardised extract (as dry extract) from Milk Thistle fruits (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.) (equivalent to 1.721 g -5.0 g of Milk Thistle fruits). This amount of standardised extract corresponds to 50 mg of silymarin, calculated as silibinin. Extraction solvent: Acetone 95% v/v.

This product also contains the following ingredients:

Extract excipients: mannitol

Capsule contents: mannitol, cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate.

Capsule shell: gelatin, purified water, titanium dioxide E171, sodium lauryl sulphate, iron oxide hydrate E172 (= yellow iron oxide).

Each pack contains 60 hard capsules.

Registration holder for this product

Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd,

Alexander House, Mere Park, Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL71FX

Manufacturer for this product

Wiewelhove GmbH,

Dornebrinkl9, 49479 Ibbenburen, Germany Traditional herbal registration number: THR 23056/0012

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

Simply Supplements,

Le Bourg, Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0AN.

UK Customer Care Line: +44 (0)845 863 0622 Email: enquiries@simplysupplements.co.uk

This leaflet was prepared in August 2014.

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Patient Information Leaflet

Simply Supplements™ Milk Thistle Capsules

Milk Thistle standardised fruit extract

What is in this leaflet

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

2: Before you take this product........................................................page    2

3: How to take this product..............................................................page    2

4: Possible side-effects....................................................................page 3    ^

5: How to store this product.............................................................page    3

6: Further information......................................................................page    4

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

This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Milk Thistle standardised fruit extract. Each capsule of this product contains 89 mg -121 mg of standardised extract (as dry extract) from Milk Thistle fruits (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.) (equivalent to 1.721 g - 5.0 g of Milk Thistle fruits). This amount of standardised extract corresponds to 50 mg of silymarin, calculated as silibinin. Extraction solvent: Acetone 95% v/v. Simply Supplements™ Milk Thistle Capsules is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over indulgence of drink and food such as indigestion and upset stomach. This usage is based on traditional use only.

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2: Before you take this product

DO NOT TAKE this product if you:

•    are under 18 years of age

•    are pregnant or breast-feeding

•    are allergic to any of the ingredients or to plants of the Asteraceae/ Compositae family such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes (see section 6)

3: How to take this product

If you take too much of this product (overdose)

If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.

If 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.

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

Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects, although the frequency is not known. These are listed below.

Side-effects:

•    nausea or feeling sick

•    diarrhoea

•    upset stomach

•    headache

•    mild allergic skin reactions itching and/or skin rash, urticaria, hives, pruritis itching, anaphylaxis.

If these persist for more than a few days, or become troublesome, stop taking this product. These side-effects are often only temporary.

Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic skin reaction. Other side-effects

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect not mentioned in this leaflet.

You must speak to a qualified healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after one week, or if side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.

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 this product

Do not use your capsules after the expiry date.

Return any out-of-date capsules to your pharmacist who will dispose of them for you. The expiry date is printed on the box and the blister pack.

Store the capsules in a cool dry place below 25° C.

Keep the capsules out of the reach and sight of children.

Keep your capsules in the blister pack until it is time to take them.l_3