Patient leaflet - Hyperidrine
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Manufacturer and Traditional Herbal Registration Holder:
Bio-Health Ltd.
Culpeper Close,
Medway City Estate,
Rochester,
Kent ME2 4HU.
Traditional Herbal Registration number:
THR 15817/0006
Continued... Continued... 1 What Hyperidrine is and what it is used for
Hyperidrine is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of slightly low mood and mild anxiety, based on St. John’s Wort Flowering Tops (also known as aerial parts). Hyperidrine is a traditional herbal medicine containing
traditional use only.
2 Before you take Hyperidrine
Do not take if:
- you are suffering from depression (see below).
- your skin is exceptionally sensitive to sunlight (photosensitive).
- you are having light treatment (phototherapy) for any condition.
you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- you are under 18 years of age.
You are allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6
following medicines:
Do not take this product if you are already taking any of the
for list of ingredients).
Could you be suffering from depression?
Symptoms of depression include feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite or weight, changes in sleeping patterns or habits, loss of energy and difficulty in concentrating. If your doctor has told you that you are suffering from depression do not use this product.
If you think you may be suffering from depression, tell your doctor before taking this product.
All hormonal contraceptives
The birth control ‘Pill’, emergency contraception (also known as 'the morning after pill’),
hormonal implant,creams, patches, intra-uterine devices with hormones.
All medicines for depression/anxiety
Amitriptylline, clomipramine, moclobemide, citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, duloxetine, venlafaxine.
All hormonal replacement therapy
(HRT) treatments
HRT tablets, patches gels,
vaginal rings.
All medicines for thinning the blood
(anticoagulants)
Warfarin, acenocoumarol.
All medicines for epilepsy
Carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, primidone,
sodium valproate.
All immunosuppressant medicines
Ciclosporin, tacrolimus.
All medicines for HIV infections
Amprenavir, atazanavir,
darunavir, fosamprenavir, indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir, efavirenz,nevirapine, delaviridine.
Some medicines for cholesterol
Simvastatin, atorvastatin.
Some medicines for cancer
Irinotecan, dasatinib, erlotinib, imatinib, sorafenib, sunitinib, etoposide, mitotane.
Some medicines for heart disease
Digoxin, ivabradine, amiodarone.
Some medicines for migraine
Almotriptan, eletriptan,
frovatriptan, naratriptan,
rizatriptan, sumatriptan,
zolmitriptan.
Some medicines for high blood pressure
Amlodipine, nifedipine, felodipine, verapamil.
A medicine for regulating mood
Lithium
A thyroid hormone Thyroxine
St. John’s Wort may also affect the following medicines. Therefore do not take this product with these medicines unless a doctor has said it is safe to do so:
fentanyl, propofol, sevoflurane and midazolam (anaesthetics/pre-operative medicines).
tramadol (an analgesic).
erythromycin, clarithromycin, and telithromycin (antibiotics). itraconazole and voriconazole (antifungals).
artemether and lumefantrine (antimalarials).
rasagiline (an anti-Parkinsons medicine).
aripiprazole (antipsychotic medicine).
busiprone (an anxiolytic).
aprepitant (used to treat post-operative vomiting). butobarbital and Phenobarbital (barbiturates).
methyl phenidate (a central nervous system or CNS stimulant). exemestane (a hormone antagonist).
eplerenone (a diuretic).
lansoprazole and omeprazole (proton pump inhibitors). theophylline (a bronchodilator).
gliclazide (an antidiabetic medicine).
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Driving and using machines:
In rare cases this product may cause dizziness or tiredness. If this happens to you, do not drive or operate machinery.
Sunbathing and St. John's Wort.
Avoid prolonged sunbathing or the use of sun beds or solariums whilst taking this product. In rare cases, Hyperidrine may cause your skin to be much more sensitive to sunlight.
Surgery and St. John's Wort.
Remember to tell your doctor you are taking this product if you have an operation. You should stop taking Hyperidrine 10 days before an operation.
St John’s Wort can affect the way some medicines work and reduce their effectiveness. Medicines that can be affected by St. John’s Wort Taking St. John’s Wort with other medicines.
include prescription medicines and those that you may have bought yourself without a prescription.
Please read this section carefully as you should not take St. John’s Wort with some of these medicines and for certain others you should check with your doctor first.
3 How to take Hyperidrine
Directions
Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew the capsules.
Adults and elderly: Take 1 capsule 3 times a day swallowed with water.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
This product is not suitable for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
User Information Leaflet
ID No. HYP.002
4 Side effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side effects.
The following side effects have been reported:
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gastrointestinal disorders such as indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea,diarrhoea, constipation.
fatigue and restlessness.
allergic skin reactions such as rash, hives or itching of the skin. If you
experience allergic skin reactions, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.
Also sunburn-like reactions on skin exposed to strong ultra-violet (UV) irradiation e.g. solarium have been reported, particularly in fair skinned individuals. Other side effects that have been reported include headaches, nerve pain or tingling, anxiety, dizziness and mania.
If any of the above side effects become serious or if other side effects not mentioned occur, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
5 How to store this product
Do not use the capsules after the expiry date
The expiry date is printed on the bottle label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Return any unused capsules to your pharmacist who will dispose of them for you.
Store below 25ºC in the original package.
Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children.
6 Further Information
Each hard capsule of Hyperidrine contains the following active herbal ingredient:
300mg of St John’s Wort aerial parts (Hypericum perforatum L.)
The capsule shell is made from hypromellose. The capsules are hard, clear, oblong and contain a pale brownish/yellow powder.
Each bottle of Hyperidrine contains either 60 or 120 capsules.
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This leaflet was revised in January 2016.