Patient leaflet - Potters Fatigue Relief capsules
1. What Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules are and what they are used for.
Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules are a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of fatigue, weakness and exhaustion, based on traditional use only.
The capsules contain a dry extract of Ginseng root G115.
2. Before you take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules
Do not take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules:
- if you are allergic to any of the other ingredients in the product or to other plants of the Araliaceae family such as ivy leaf. A full list of ingredients is provided in Section 6 of this leaflet.
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- if you are under 18 years of age
Consult your doctor : if you feel worse, or do not feel better after 2 weeks.
Important information about some of the ingredients:
This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Taking other medicines:
Please ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are taking, planning to take, or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
You should not take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so.
3. How to take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules:
It is important that you follow these instructions carefully. Check with a doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not take more than the leaflet tells you to.
For oral use.
Dosage:
Adults and the elderly:
Take 2 capsules a day with breakfast. Swallow the capsules whole with water.
This product should not be taken by children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
You can take these capsules for up to 3 months. However, you must talk to a doctor if you feel worse, or do not feel better after 2 weeks.
If you take too many Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules:
Stop taking the product and talk to a doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist. Take this leaflet with you.
If you forget to take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules:
If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for a missed dose.
4. Possible side effects:
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
The following side effects have been reported with Ginseng preparations:
- Allergic skin reactions such as hives, itching.
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping).
- Gastrointestinal problems such as stomach discomfort, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), diarrhoea and constipation.
The frequency of these side effects occurring is not known. If any of the above or other side effects occur, stop taking this product and consult a doctor.
Reporting of side effects:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner 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 at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA
Yellow Card Scheme at: 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 Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules:
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25˚C. Store in the original packaging. Protect from light.
You should not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the label and base of the carton. The expiry date means the last day of that month.
Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information:
What Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules contain:
Each capsule contains:
30 – 55 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Panax ginseng C.A. Mayer (ginseng root) G115 (DER 3-7:1), corresponding to 4% ginsenosides. Extraction solvent: Ethanol 40% (v/v).
The other ingredients are:
Silica colloidal anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, silicon dioxide, mannitol, magnesium stearate, copper complex of chlorophyllins, titanium dioxide and gelatin.
What Fatigue Relief Capsules look like and contents of the pack:
Potter’s Fatigue Relief Capsules are green-opaque hard gelatin capsules, containing a brown powder.
They are available in blister packs of 30 or 60 capsules, or in amber glass bottles of 30 or 60 capsules. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer:
Soho Flordis UK Ltd., 1 Botanic Court, Martland Park, Wigan WN5 0JZ, UK
(part of the SFI group)
Traditional Herbal Registration number:
THR 44893/0038
THR logo (black on white)
Certification Mark
For further information, call 01942 219960
If you would like a version of this leaflet in an alternative format, please call 01942 219960
Leaflet last revised: 13/06/2023
G115® is a trademark of Pharmaton SA registered in multiple countries and used under license.