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Thompson And Capper Indulgeze Tablets

6. Further information


Each film coated tablet contains 150mg of standardised extract (as dry extract) from Milk Thistle fruits (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertner) (equivalent to 36004050mg of Milk Thistle fruits) corresponding to 87mg of silymarin, calculated as silibinin. Extraction Solvent Acetone 95% v/v This product also contains the following ingredients:

Tablet core: Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Croscarmellose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Hydrated Silica.

Tablet coating: Hypromellose,

Gylcerol.

Each pack contains 30, 60 or 90 coated tablets

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.


Traditional herbal registration holder and manufacturer for this product: Thompson & Capper Ltd. Hardwick Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire.

WA7 1PH. UK

THR 01359/0012 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 from your GP’s surgery or call freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am - 2pm Monday - Friday).

If you would like further information about this product or a version of this leaflet in large print or audio format please contact:

Telephone:

01928 573734 Email: Enquiries@ tablets2buy.com This leaflet was revised in March 2012


Patient Information leaflet

THOMPSON AND CAPPER

INDULGEZE tablets

Milk thistle standardised fruit extract 150mg


Please read this information carefully before you start taking these tablets. It contains some important information about this product. Keep this leaflet with the tablets. You may want to read it again or show it to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

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.


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


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This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Milk Thistle Standardised Fruit Extract. Each film coated tablet contains 150mg of standardised extract (as dry extract) from Milk Thistle fruits {Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertner) (equivalent to 3600-4050mg of Milk Thistle fruits) corresponding to 87mg of silymarin, calculated as silibinin.


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Milk Thistle is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over indulgence of food and drink such as indigestion and upset stomach based on traditional use only.


3. How to take this product


2. Before you take this product


2.1 Do not take this product if:

•    pregnant or breastfeeding

•    allergic to any of the ingredients or to plants of the Asteraceae/ Compositae family such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes

(see section 6)

•    under 18 years of age.

Talk to your doctor before taking this product if you are currently suffering from active liver disease.


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For oral use only adults and the elderly

Take 1 to 2 tablets per day as required. Swallow the tablet whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablet. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not give to children or adolescents under 18 years old.

If you take too much of this product (overdose) If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a 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. You must speak to a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after one week, or if any of the side effects become serious or if you notice any side effects not mentioned in the leaflet.


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


5. How to store this product


4. Possible side effects


Like all medicines, this product can have side effects.

The following side effects have been reported:

•    Nausea or feeling sick

•    Diarrhoea

•    Upset stomach

•    Headache

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

•    Mild allergic skin reactions, itching and/ or skin rash, hives, anaphylaxis.

Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic skin reaction.

If you are concerned about any side effect or if you experience any side effect not listed above, consult your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.


Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.

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

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

Do not use your tablets after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Return any out-of-date tablets to your pharmacist who will dispose of them for you. The expiry date is printed on the box and the blister pack.


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