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1. What this product is and what it is used for
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Devil’s Claw root. Each film-coated tablet of this product contains 600mg of a dry extract of Devil’s Claw root (Harpagophytum procumbens) (equivalent to 900-1500mg of Devil’s Claw root). Extraction solvent: water.
ZipVit Devil’s Claw Joint Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, and general aches and pains in the muscles and joints, based on traditional use only.
Devil’s Claw Joint Relief tablets
Devil’s Claw root extract 600mg
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
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2. Before you take this product
DO NOT TAKE this product if you:
- have a stomach or duodenal ulcer
- are lactose-intolerant (react badly to lactose or milk)
are pregnant or breastfeeding
- are allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6)
- are under 18 years of age
Tell your doctor before taking this product if:
- you have an intolerance to some sugars (see section 6)
- your joint pain is accompanied by swelling of the joint, redness or fever
- tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, including any bought without a prescription.
- you have gallstones
Driving and operating machines:
- Devil’s Claw may make you feel dizzy. If you are affected do not drive or operate machines.
3. How to take this product
Adults and the elderly.
Take 1 tablet twice daily – the dose can be increased to 2 tablets twice daily if you do not obtain relief after 3-5 days.
Take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. You can take the tablets with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets.
DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN THE LABEL/LEAFLET TELLS YOU TO TAKE.
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.
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.
You must speak to a qualified healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after four weeks, or if side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.
4. Possible side-effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects. These are listed below:
SIDE-EFFECTS
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OTHER SIDE-EFFECTS
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect.
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: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
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.
Store in the original packaging below 25°C.
Keep your tablets out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
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| If these persist for more than a few days, or become troublesome, stop taking this product. These side-effects are often only temporary. The frequency of these effects occuring is not known. | |
| Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic reaction. |
6. Further information
Each film-coated tablet contains 600mg of a dry extract of Devil’s Claw root (Harpagophytum procumbens) (equivalent to 900-1500mg of Devil’s Claw root). Extraction solvent: water.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Powdered cellulose, lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate (Type A), silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate, sucrose, titanium dioxide (E171),
hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
Each film-coated tablet contains 170mg of lactose and 20mg of sucrose.
Each pack contains 40 film-coated tablets.
Registration holder for this product
Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd
Alexander House, Mere Park,
Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1FX
Manufacturer of this product
Wiewelhove GmbH
Gildestrasse 39, 49477 Ibbenbüren, Germany
Traditional herbal registration number:
THR 23056/0001
If you would like further information about this product, please contact:
The Towers Business Park
Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1UZ.
Telephone: 0800 028 2875
Email: info@zipvit.co.uk
This leaflet was prepared in April 2017
For a large print, Braille or audio version of this leaflet, call 0800 02802875.