Patient leaflet - HUGHES HEALTH RED PEONY MENOPAUSE TINCTURE
1. what this product is and what it is used for
Hughes Health Red Peony Menopause Tincture is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of hot flushes associated with the menopause, based on traditional use only.
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2. Before you take this product
Do not take this product if you:
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– are allergic to any of the ingredients (see Section 6)
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– are pregnant or breastfeeding
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– are under 18 years of age
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– are taking any medicines known to interact with alcohol e.g. metronidazole
Tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to any of the ingredients.
You should also know:
This product contains approximately 197mg of ethanol (alcohol) per dose, equivalent to 5ml beer or 2ml wine. Harmful for people suffering from alcoholism, epilepsy or liver disease.
Driving and using machines
No studies on the ability to drive or use machinery whilst taking this product have been performed. If affected by the alcohol in this product, do not drive or use machines
3. how to take this product
Adult Females: Take 20 drops (1 ml) in a small amount of water, three times a day.
Do not exceed the stated dose
This product is not recommended for children or those under 18 as there is no relevant indication.
A doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted, if menstrual disorders occur or periods re-appear, and if symptoms are persistent, of unknown origin, or have recently occurred.
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. Overdose of this product may result in alcohol intoxication and should be treated accordingly (see Section 2 -Before you take this product).
If you forget to take this product
Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time.
It does not matter if you have missed a dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed 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, although not everybody gets them.
These include:
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– Upset stomach
If this persists or becomes troublesome stop taking the product.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side effects.
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:
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 after the expiry date shown on the bottle. Return any out of date medicine to your pharmacist who will dispose of it for you.
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep the bottle tightly closed.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
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6. Further information