Patient leaflet - Potters Fatigue Relief syrup
1. What Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup is and what it is used for
Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of fatigue, weakness and exhaustion, based on traditional use only.
It contains a dry extract of Ginseng root G115.
2. Before you take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup
Do not take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup:
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients 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.
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.
Important information about some of the ingredients:
- This product contains sulphur dioxide (E220) which may rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as bronchospasm (difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, coughing). If you experience these symptoms, stop taking this product and seek medical advice immediately.
- This product contains 2.1 g of sucrose in each 15 mL dose. Sucrose may be harmful to the teeth. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
- This product contains 1.4 g of sorbitol in each 15 mL dose. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you take this medicine.
- This medicine contains 34 mg of sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each dose (15 mL). This is equivalent to 1.7% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake for an adult.
- This medicine contains 12.7 mg of sodium benzoate (E211) in each 15 mL dose.
- This medicine contains up to 30 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 15 mL dose, which is equivalent to less than 1 mL of beer or 1 mL wine per 15 mL dose. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
- This product contains potassium, less than 1 mmol (39 mg) per 15 mL dose, i.e., essentially potassium free.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
You should not use Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so.
Driving and using machines:
This medicine contains a small amount of alcohol. If affected do not drive or use machines.
3. How to take Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup
It is important that you follow these instructions carefully. Check with a doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Shake the bottle well before each use.
For oral use.
Dosage:
Adults and the elderly:
Using the measuring cup provided, take 15 mL of syrup per day. Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup should be taken preferably in the morning with breakfast.
Measuring the dose:
Fill the measuring cup provided up to the graduated 15 mL mark. Do not overfill the cup and rinse after use.
This product should not be used by children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN THE LABEL TELLS YOU
You can take this medicine for up to 3 months. You must talk to your doctor if you feel worse, or do not feel better after 2 weeks.
If you take more Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup than you should:
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 Syrup:
If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you need further advice.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects occur, or others that are not listed in this leaflet.
This product contains sulphur dioxide (E220) which may rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as bronchospasm (difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, coughing). If you experience these symptoms, stop taking this product and seek medical advice immediately.
Other possible side effects are:
- 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 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 a doctor, qualified health 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 Syrup
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25˚C. Store in the original packaging.
Any unused medicine must be discarded after one month of first opening the bottle. Do not use Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup 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
Each 15 mL of oral syrup contains:
140 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer (ginseng root) G115® (DER 3-7:1) corresponding to 4% ginsenosides. Extraction solvent: ethanol 40%(v/v).
The other ingredients are:
Sucrose, sorbitol (E420), cherry concentrate (containing: anthocyanins (E163), kirsch, propylene glycol (E1520), water, flavouring, ethanol, flavouring preparations, sulphur dioxide (E220)), Aroma tuttu frutti (containing: flavouring substances, flavouring preparations, natural flavouring substances, propylene glycol (E1520), triacetine (E1518)), sodium benzoate (E211), potassium sorbate (E202), sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid monohydrate, purified water.
What Fatigue Relief Syrup looks like and contents of the pack:
Potter’s Fatigue Relief Syrup is a dark red/brown liquid with an aromatic, sweetish smell. It is available in a 250 mL bottle. This pack also contains a 15 mL measuring cup.
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 44893/0039
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
Product code: xxxxxx
Leaflet last revised: 13/06/2023
G115® is a trademark of Pharmaton SA registered in multiple countries and used under license