Patient leaflet - Kira Menopause Relief film-coated tablets
1. What this product is and what it is used for
Kira® Menopause Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Black Cohosh root.
6.5 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Black Cohosh rhizome and root (Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.) (4.5–8.5:1) (equivalent to 29.25–55.25 mg of Black Cohosh). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60 % v/v.
Kira® Menopause Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of symptoms
sweats, and temporary changes in mood (such as nervous irritability and restlessness) based on traditional use only.
As there is evidence that Black Cohosh may have hormone-like actions, it should only be used by women of child-bearing potential if contraception is used.
2. Before you take this product
Do not take this product if you:
- Have ever had or are suffering from liver or kidney problems (e.g. hepatitis, jaundice or cirrhosis)
- Are having or have ever had treatment for breast cancer or any other hormone-dependent tumour
- Are of child-bearing potential and do not use contraception
- Are lactose-intolerant (react badly to lactose or milk)
Are pregnant or breast-feeding
- Are allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6)
Are under the age of 18 years
Tell your doctor before taking this product if you:
- Have persistent history of menstrual disorders
- Are currently taking a medicine containing oestrogen
- Have a family history of oestrogen dependant tumours.
You must speak to a healthcare practitioner
- if your symptoms worsen
- if they do not improve after 12 weeks
- if you notice any re-appearance or changes in menstrual bleeding
3. How to take this product:
Adults: For women experiencing menopausal sym p toms, take 1 tablet daily. Tablets should be taken at the same time of day if possible (morning or evening). Swallow the tablet whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets.
Black Cohosh should not be taken for more than 6 months without medical advice.
Do not take more than the 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. Patient Information Leaflet
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking this product immediately and seek medical attention if you experience signs of liver problems such as yellowing eyes/skin, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness.
Stop taking this product and seek medical advice if you experience allergic skin reactions such as nettle rash, itching of the skin.
Other side effects that may occur include:
- Digestive upsets such as indigestion or diarrhoea
- Facial swelling, swelling in the legs and arms. If these persist for more than a few days, or be-come troublesome, stop taking this product. These side effects are often only temporary.
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, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or 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 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 the tablets in a cool dry place.
Do not store the tablets in a place where the temperature goes above 30 °C.
Keep your tablets out of the sight and reach of children.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
6. Further information
(as dry extract) from Black Cohosh rhizome and Each film-coated tablet contains 6.5 mg of extract
root (Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt. (4.5–8.5:1) (equivalent to 29.25–55.25 mg of Black Cohosh).
Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60 % v/v.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Tablet core:
Cellulose powdered, lactose monohydrate, silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate, maize starch, cellulose microcrystalline, sodium starch glycollate (type A)
Film-coating:
Hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E171).
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 142 mg of lactose.
Each pack contains 30 film-coated tablets.
Registration holder for this product
Bayer plc
400 South Oak Way
Reading
RG2 6AD
UK
Manufacturer responsible for batch release:
Wiewielhove GmbH
Dörnebrink 19
49479 Ibbenbüren
Germany
Manufacturer:
Wiewelhove GmbH
Gildestraße 39
49477 Ibbenbüren
Germany
Traditional herbal registration number: THR 00010/0087
If you would like further information about this product, please contact:
Bayer plc
400 South Oak Way
Reading
RG2 6AD
UK
Email: consumerhealthuk@bayer.com
This leaflet was last revised May 2026.
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