Patient leaflet - HEALTHSPAN AGNUS CASTUS PREMENSTRUAL RELIEF TABLETS, HOLLAND & BARRETT FEMLIEVE AGNUS CASTUS TABLETS, PREMHERB PMS RELIEF TABLETS, HIGHER NATURE AGNUS CASTUS PMS RELIEF FILM-COATED TABLETS, BOOTS PMS RELIEF AGNUS CASTUS TABLETS
1: What this product is and what it is used for
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Agnus Castus fruit. Each film-coated tablet contains 4mg of extract (as dry extract) from Agnus Castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L.) (7–13:1) (equivalent to 28–52mg of Agnus Castus). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.
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Healthspan Agnus Castus Premenstrual Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to help relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome such as irritability, mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating and menstrual cramps. 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:
- pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- breastfeeding
- allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6)
- suffering from a pituitary disorder
- under 18 years of age
Tell your doctor before taking this product if you:
- have an intolerance to some sugars (see section 6)
- have had a pituitary disorder in the past
- suffer from, or have suffered from, an oestrogen-sensitive cancer
- are taking any of the following: dopamine receptor antagonist or agonist type medicine, oestrogens or antioestrogens or any other medicines including any bought without a prescription.
3: how to take this product
For adult women experiencing premenstrual symptoms, take 1 tablet daily
Try to take the tablets at the same time each day, either in the morning or evening. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets. You can take the tablets with or without food.
The maximum beneficial effect of this product may take up to 3 months to develop in some women.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not give to children or adolescents under 18 years old.
If symptoms worsen, or persist, or do not improve after 3 months, a doctor or qualified practitioner should be consulted.
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
Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. 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.
4: Possible side-effects
Like all medicines this product can have side-effects. Side-effects that have been reported are listed below.
Side-effects
- severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, breathlessness or difficulty swallowing. If you experience these effects, seek medical advice immediately.
Other side-effects reported
- nausea or feeling sick
- abdominal pain
- menstrual disorders
- acne
- dizziness
- headache
- allergic skin reactions itching and/or rash of the skin
The frequency of these effects occurring is not known. 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.
Reporting of side-effects
If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner. This includes any possible side-effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. 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 tablets after the expiry date. 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.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
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.
6: Further information
Each film-coated tablet contains 4mg of extract (as dry extract) from Agnus Castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L.) (7–13:1) (equivalent to 28–52mg of Agnus Castus). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Tablet core: Liquid glucose, silica colloidal anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, cellulose microcrystalline, sodium starch glycolate (type A).
Film-coating: Lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E171), iron (III)-oxide (E172).
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
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