Patient leaflet - HRI CLEAR COMPLEXION TABLETS, BOOTS ACNE RELIEF TABLETS, H&B ACNE RELIEF TABLETS
yPACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT BOOTS ACNE RELIEF TABLETS
Burdock root extract, Blue flag rhizome extract
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
What this medicine is for
This medicine is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of minor skin conditions such as spots, pimples, blemishes, mild acne, and mild eczema, based on traditional use only.
This medicine contains extracts of Burdock Root and Blue Flag rhizome which are active ingredients.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years of age and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
x Do not take:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients or to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family e.g daisies, marigolds or artichokes (see ‘What is in this medicine’)
- If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)
- If you have infected spots or inflamed spots which are infected
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
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! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- As soon as possible and do not use this product if you have widespread redness, oozing or infected skin sores, infected spots, inflamed spots that are infected, if your skin is broken, or if the affected area suddenly becomes inflamed since if not treated adequately, acne can cause scarring
- If you are taking any other medicines, including medicines prescribed by your doctor and any medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
There are no known effects on driving or using machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, please contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. how to take boots acne relief tablets
Do not take more tablets than the label/leaflet tells you to.
For oral use only.
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years old :
Take 1 tablet two or three times a day.
If symptoms worsen or persist after two weeks, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
If you take more BOOTS Acne Relief tablets than you should
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 BOOTS Acne Relief tablets
Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. It does not matter if you have missed a dose, just take the next dose at the right time.
If you have any further questions on taking this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
4. possible side effects
Although not reported with this medicine, anaphylactic shock ( severe and potentially life threatening reaction with symptoms that may include difficulty in breathing, feeling light headed, a fast heartbeat, skin rash, loss of consciousness, confusion and anxiety) has been reported with Burdock root. The frequency of this effect occurring is not known.
If you experience any of these effects, stop taking the tablets and seek medical advice immediately.
Blue flag root may cause nausea, vomiting and irritation of mucous membranes. The frequency is not known.
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: 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 boots acne relief tablets
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and labels. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Glass bottles: Do not store above 25 °C.
Store in the original packaging.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help to protect the environment.
6. contents of the pack and other information
What BOOTS Acne Relief tablets contains
Each coated tablet contains 34 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Burdock root
(Arctium lappa L.) (equivalent to 90 – 180 mg of Burdock root), Extraction solvent: water, and 30 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Blue Flag Iris rhizome (Iris versicolor L.) (equivalent to 60 – 105 mg of Blue Flag Iris rhizome), Extraction solvent: water.
Each tablet also contains 191 mg of sucrose.
The other ingredients are :
- Tablet core: Sucrose, Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Purified Talc, Colloidal Hydrated Silica.
- Tablet coating: Sucrose, Calcium Carbonate, Purified Talc, beeswax, shellac, Carnauba wax, Acacia, Titanium dioxide (E171)
What BOOTS Acne Relief tablets looks like and contents of the pack
BOOTS Acne Relief tablets are deep convex white tablets. The tablets are available in glass bottles with a polypropylene screw cap and blister strips.
This product is available in glass bottles: 30, 40, 45, 50, 60, 80 and 100 pack sizes. This product is available in blister strips: 30, 40, 45, 50, 60, 80 and 100 pack sizes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder:
The Herbal Research Company Ltd , 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
Manufactured for Holland and Barrett International Limited.
Manufacturers:
Surepharm Services Ltd, Burton on Trent, DE15 0YZ, UK.
Wasdell Northampton Limited, Wellingborough, NN8 2QY, UK.
If you would like further information about this product please contact:
Holland & Barrett International Limited
Regulatory Services Department
Samuel Ryder House
Barling Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire, CV10 7RH
United Kingdom
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This leaflet was last revised in August 2021
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