KIRA LOWMOOD RELIEF - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

1. what kira® low mood relief is andwhat it is used forthis product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing st. john’s wort extract. each film-coated tablet contains 450 mg extract (as dry extract) from st. john’s wort aerial parts (hypericum perforatum l.) (3-6:1) (equivalent to 1350-2700 mg of st. john’s wort). extraction solvent: methanol 80 % v/v.

Kira® Low Mood Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of slightly low mood and mild anxiety. This usage is based on traditional use only.

You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 6 weeks.

2. what you need to know before you take kira® low mood relief

Do not take Kira® Low Mood Relief if:

• – You are allergic to peanut and soya

• – You are allergic to St. John’s Wort or any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6)

• – You are under 18 years of age

• – You are pregnant or breast-feeding

• – Your skin is exceptionally sensitive to sunlight (photosensitive)

• – You are having light treatment (phototherapy) for any condition

• – You are suffering from depression (see below)

Warnings and precautions

Are you suffering from depression?

Symptoms of depression include feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities, appetite or weight changes, sleep changes, loss of energy and difficulty concentrating. If your doctor has told you that you are suffering from depression do not take this product. If you think you are suffering from depression you should tell your doctor.

This product contains lactose and soy polysaccharides. Tell your doctor before taking this product if you have an intolerance to some sugars (see section 6). Patients who are allergic to peanut or soya must not use this medicinal product.

While you are taking this product:

• – Avoid excessive sunbathing or the use of sunbeds/ solariums

• – Stop using it at least 10 days prior to undergoing any surgery.

Driving and using machines

St. John’s Wort may make you feel dizzy or sleepy. If affected do not drive or use machines.

Other medicines and Kira® Low Mood Relief

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

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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 include prescription medicines, and those that you may have bought yourself without a prescription.

Therefore it is important that you do not take St. John’s Wort if you are using any of the medicines listed in the following table.

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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 (anti-Parkinson’s me­dicine)
• Aripiprazole (antipsychotic medicine)
• Buspirone (anxiolytic)
• Aprepitant (to treat vomiting)
• Butobarbital and Phenobarbital (barbiturates)
• Methyl phenidate (central nervous system or

CNS stimulant)

• Exemestane (hormone antagonist)
• Eplerenone (diuretic)
• Lansoprazole and omeprazole (proton pump inhibitors)
• Theophylline (bronchodilator)
• Gliclazide (antidiabetic medicine)

3. how to take kira® low mood relief

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults and the elderly

Take 1 tablet daily. Swallow the tablet whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets. Do not exceed the stated dose.

If you take more Kira® Low Mood Relief than you should

If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.

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If you forget to take Kira® Low Mood Relief

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.

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 medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side effects have been reported:

• – gastrointestinal disorders such as indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation

• – fatigue

• – 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 sunlight or strong ultraviolet (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.

The frequency of these effects occuring is not known.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme:

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By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store kira® low mood relief

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Store the tablets in a cool dry place. Do not store above 25° C.

Store in original package.

Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.

6. contents of the pack and other information what kira® low mood relief contains

• – The active substance is 450 mg of extract (as dry extract) from St. John’s Wort aerial parts (Hypericum perforatum L.) (3–6:1) (equivalent to 1350–2700 mg of St. John’s Wort). Extraction solvent: Methanol 80 % v/v.

• – The other ingredients are:

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What Kira® Low Mood Relief looks like and contents of the pack

Each pack contains 30 or 60 film-coated tablets. The film-coated tablets are yellow with smooth, undamaged surface.

Traditional Herbal Registration Holder

Precision Healthcare Limited

89 High Street

Hadleigh

Ipswich

Suffolk IP7 5EA

United Kingdom.

Manufacturer

Artesan Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Wendlandstrasse 1

29439 Luechow

Germany

Traditional herbal registration number:

THR 43546/0001

If you would like further information about this product, please contact:

Precision Marketing Group

Precision House

Lamdin Road

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk IP32 6NU

Telephone: 01284 715295

Fax: 01284 718920

Email.:

This leaflet was last revised in November 2019.

For a large print, Braille or audio version of this leaflet, call Precision Healthcare Ltd.

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