Patient leaflet - Digestisan oral drops
1. What this product is for
Digestisan is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve:
Indigestion
Feelings of fullness and flatulence associated with over-indulgence in food or drink or both
This is based on traditional use only.
2. Before you use this product
Do not take this product:
If you are under 18 years of age.
If you are allergic to:
Any of the ingredients in this product (see section 6)
Plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/ Compositae) family. Artichoke and Dandelion are members of the daisy family.
Menthol
If you suffer from:
Blockage of the bile duct
Blockage of the intestine
Inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis)
Gallstones
Biliary disorders
Liver disease
Kidney failure
Diabetes
Heart failure
If you are taking another medicine which is affected by alcohol.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you suffer from heartburn the
peppermint in this product may make it worse.
You should also know
This medicinal product contains 60 vol % ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 255 mg per 20 drop dose, equivalent to 6.4 ml beer (less than a tablespoon) or 2.7 ml wine (less than a teaspoon) per dose.
If you suffer from alcoholism the alcohol content of this product may be harmful.
If you are in a high-risk group (patients with liver disease or epilepsy) you should consider the alcohol content before taking this product.
Do's & Don'ts
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What this product looks like and the contents of the pack
Digestisan is a clear liquid that is brown in colour. Digestisan is available in 15 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml bottles. 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, Ayrshire, UK
KA11 5DD
Manufacturer:
A.Vogel AG, CH-9325, Roggwil Switzerland
THR No. 13668/0018
This leaflet was approved on 01/2020
About the ingredients of Digestisan
Artichoke and Dandelion are flowering plants which have been used as food throughout the world for many years.
Boldo is an evergreen shrub which is native to South America. The extract of the leaves is used to make Digestisan.
Peppermint is a herb native to Europe which has been consumed as a food and medicine for many years.
3. How to use this product
Adults and the elderly: Take 15-20 drops in a little water three times daily.
Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Not for use in children or those under 18.
If you take too much
If you take too much and feel ill, talk to your doctor. Taking too much is unlikely to be harmful.
Overdose of this product may result in alcohol intoxication and should be treated accordingly (see section 2 'You should also know').
If you forget to take this product
Don't worry about the missed dose. Take the next dose as usual.
If you feel this product isn't working
See your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 2 weeks.
Driving and using machines
This product contains alcohol (see section 2 'You should also know' for alcohol content).
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product 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 pain
Digestive upset
Excessive acid
Worsening of gastric reflux and heartburn
These are often short-lived and should go away by themselves. However if they are troubling you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Other
Allergic reactions
Stop taking the product if these occur.
If you are concerned about any side effect or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. How to store this product
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this product after the expiry date on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not use this product if you notice a change in colour. It should be a clear liquid that is brown in colour.
6. Further Information
What this product contains
1 ml of oral liquid contains the tinctures of: Fresh Artichoke leaves 414 mg
(Cynara scolymus L.) (1:30-31)
Extraction solvent: ethanol 65% v/v
Fresh Dandelion root & herb 414 mg
(Taraxacum officinalis WEB.) (1:17-18) Extraction solvent: ethanol 51% v/v
Boldo leaves 64 mg
(Peumus boldus MOLINA.) (1:10-11)
Extraction solvent: ethanol 70% v/v
Fresh Peppermint herb 28 mg
(Mentha x piperita L.) (1:18-19)
Extraction solvent: ethanol 65% v/v
1 ml of Digestisan oral drops is equivalent to 38 drops.
The other ingredients used for the liquid are ethanol and water.
Side effects i Information
You should also know
A.Vogel runs a helpline by phone and email which can provide you with further information.
Email: enquiries@avogel.co.uk
Phone: 0845 608 5858
You can help to 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 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.
Call this number: 0845 608 5858.
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