Patient leaflet - MENOHERB BLACK COHOSH MENOPAUSE RELIEF TABLETS
MenoHerb
Black Cohosh root extract 6.5mg
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking these tablets.
It contains some important information about MenoHerb Black Cohosh Menopause Relief Tablets.
Keep this leaflet with the tablets.
You may want to read it again or show it to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
| What is in this leaflet |
1: What this product is and what it is used for..............................................page 1
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2: Before you take this product......................................................................page 2
3: How to take this product............................................................................page 2
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4: Possible side-effects....................................................................................page 3
5: How to store this product............................................................................page 3
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6: Further information......................................................................................page 4
1: What this product is and what it is used for
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Black Cohosh root. Each film-coated tablet of this product contains 6.5mg of extract (as dry extract) from Black Cohosh rhizome and root (Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.) (4.5–8.5:1) (equivalent to 29.25–55.25mg of Black Cohosh). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.
MenoHerb Black Cohosh Menopause Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of symptoms of the menopause, such as hot flushes, night 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
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
DO NOT TAKE this product if you:
- have or have ever had liver or kidney problems (e.g. hepatitis, jaundice or cirrhosis)
- have or have ever had treatment for breast cancer or any other hormone-dependent tumour
- are of childbearing 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 18 years of age
- are taking a medicine containing estrogen unless your doctor advises it is safe to do so.
Tell your doctor before taking this product if you:
- have a persistent history of menstrual disorders
- are currently taking a medicine containing oestrogen
After taking this product
You must speak to a qualified healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after 12 weeks, or if you notice any re-appearance or changes in menstrual bleeding.
3: how to take this product
Adults
For women experiencing menopausal symptoms, 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. You must not take Black Cohosh for more than 6 months without medical advice. Do not take more than the label/leaflet tells you to.
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.
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4: Possible side-effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects. These are listed below.
- digestive upsets such as indigestion or diarrhoea
- facial swelling, swelling in legs and arms, weight gain
- allergic skin reactions such as nettle rash, itching of the skin
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.
Do not store the tablets in a place where the temperature goes above 30oC.
Store in the original packaging
Keep the tablets out of the sight and reach of children.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
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