Patient leaflet - HRI WATER BALANCE TABLETS, FORZA HERBALS WATERFLOW TABLETS, HERBAL CLASSICS WATER RETENTION TABLETS
1. what forza herbals waterflow is and what it is used for
This medicine contains Dandelion herb with root and extracts of Uva-ursi leaf and Buchu leaf which are the active ingredients.
Forza Herbals Waterflow is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve symptoms of mild water retention, based on traditional use only.
Water retention occurs when the body stores some water instead of passing it out naturally through the urine and sweat. Signs of water retention include swollen hands, ankles or abdomen and it often occurs around the time of menstruation or due to long periods of immobility (e.g. long flights)
2. what you need to know before you take forza herbals waterflow
Do not take Forza Herbals Waterflow:
- If you are allergic to Dandelion herb or root, Uva-ursi leaf extract, Buchu leaf extract, plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes, or any of the other ingredients (see section 6)
- If you are under the age of 18 or elderly
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you have any obstructions or inflammation (cholangitis) of the bile ducts, any other biliary diseases, any liver problems, gallstones, or a peptic ulcer
- If you have diabetes or heart/kidney failure or a condition where a reduced fluid is recommended e.g heart/kidney disease
- If you have kidney disorders
- While you are taking other diuretic medicines
While taking:
- If you get a fever, spasms, pain on going to the toilet or blood in your urine you should see your doctor
- Your urine may go a greenish-brown colour, do not worry about this
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take this medicine
Important information about some of the ingredients
If you have been told by a doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, please contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. how to take forza herbals waterflow
Do not take more than the leaflet tells you to.
For oral use only
Adults:
Take 2 tablets twice a day after meals.
If symptoms worsen, or persist after one week, speak to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
If you take more Forza Herbals Waterflow 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 Forza Herbals Waterflow
Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time. It does not matter if you have missed
a dose, just take the next dose at the right time.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you have any further questions on taking this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Nausea, vomiting and stomach ache have been reported if Uva-ursi is taken. The frequency is not known. Pain or discomfort in the upper part of the stomach, excess stomach acid and allergic reactions may occur with dandelion herb with root. 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 ator 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 forza herbals waterflow
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date which is printed on the carton and labels. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
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 Forza Herbals Waterflow contains:
Each coated tablet contains 100 mg of Dandelion herb with root (Taraxacum officinale Weber ex Wigg), 9.70 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Uva-ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L.) (equivalent to 29–58 mg of Uva-ursi leaf) Extraction solvent: Ethanol 50% v/v and 11.25 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Buchu leaf (Agathosma betulina L.) (equivalent to 30 – 60 mg of Buchu leaf) Extraction solvent: water.
Each tablet also contains 160 mg of sucrose.
The other ingredients are:
- Tablet core: calcium hydrogen phosphate, sucrose, spray dried acacia, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, silicon dioxide
- Tablet coating: sucrose, calcium carbonate, purified talc, shellac, spray dried acacia, beeswax, carnauba wax, black iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171).
What Forza Herbals Waterflow looks like and contents of the pack
Forza Herbals Waterflow are dark grey round biconvex 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
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: Forza Industries Ltd., PO Box 508, Ashford, TN23 9QY, UK. Email: Tel: 0845 519 6010.
For a large print, Braille or audio version of this leaflet call 033 022 08548.
This leaflet was last revised in August 2021
THR
certification mark