Patient leaflet - ATROSAN DEVILS CLAW TABLETS
1. What this product is and what it is used for
2. Before you use this product
Using other medicines
- You can use Atrosan with other medicines.
Atrosan
Devil's Claw tablets
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This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Atrosan carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you need more information or advice ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare practitioner.
- Contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 8 weeks.
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What this product is and what it is used for
Before you take this product How to take this product Possible side effects
How to store this product Further information
Atrosan is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of:
- Rheumatic or muscular pain
- General aches and pains in the muscles and joints
- Backache
This is based on traditional use only.
Do not take this product if:
- You are allergic to Devil's claw (also known as Harpagophytum). This product contains Devil's claw root.
- You are allergic to any of the other ingredients in this product (see Section 6 Further Information).
- You have an ulcer (either a gastric and/or duodenal ulcer). Atrosan is not suitable for you.
- You are under 18 years old.
- Your symptoms worsen.
- You do not feel any benefit from Atrosan within 8 weeks.
- Your joint pain is accompanied by swelling of the joint, redness or a fever.
Using this product with food and drink
- This product is best taken immediately after food.
- You can eat and drink as normal.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
- In rare cases Atrosan may cause dizziness and drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Atrosan
Do not use this product if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to products containing lactose. Atrosan contains lactose.Please turn over…
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3. how to take this product
Adults and the elderly: Take one tablet twice daily immediately after food.
The dose can be increased to two tablets twice daily if relief is not obtained after 3 to 5 days.
Not for use in children or those under 18. For oral use only. Don't take more than the recommended dose.
If you take more of this product than you should
- If you take too much and feel ill, talk to your doctor. Taking too much is unlikely to be harmful.
If you forget to take this product
- Don't worry about the missed dose.
Take the next tablet as usual
If you stop taking this product
- You can stop taking Atrosan at any time.
If you feel this product isn't working
- See your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 8 weeks.
There is additional information in Section 6 at the end of this leaflet.
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Side effects
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, Atrosan can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Minor side effects
The following minor side effects can occur when using this product.
Digestive symptoms
- Stomach discomfort
- Feeling sick
- Digestive upsets such as sickness or diarrhoea
- Rash
- Itching
- Headache
- Dizziness
Discontinue use if you find these symptoms are troubling you. Talk to a doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare practitioner if you are concerned.
If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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5. how to store this product
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use Atrosan after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
- Atrosan does not require any special storage conditions.
- Do not use Atrosan if you notice a change in colour. The tablets should be white.
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6. Further Information
What this product looks like and the contents of the pack
Atrosan tablets are oval-shaped, white tablets. They are available in packs of 30, 50, 60 or 120 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Batch Release:
A.Vogel Ltd, 2 Brewster Place, Irvine KA11 5DD
Manufacturer:
A.Vogel AG, CH-9325, Roggwil Switzerland
THR No. 13668/0012
THff Certification Mark
This leaflet was last revised in 01/2020
What is Devil's claw?
Devil's claw is a plant which is native to southern Africa. It produces storage tubers (roots) and it is the extract of these tubers which is used to make
Atrosan.
You should also know
A.Vogel runs a helpline by phone and email which can provide you with further information.
Email:
Phone: 0845 608 5858
You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your doctor's surgery or pharmacy, or call freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am-2pm Monday-Friday).
You can get a larger print or audio version of this leaflet.
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0845 608 5858.
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