Patient leaflet - SUPERDERUG BLEMISH EASE, GERARD HOUSE ECHINACEA SKIN CARE TABLETS, TESCO ECHINACEA SKIN CARE TABLETS, SAINSBURYS ECHINACEA SKIN CARE TABLETS, HERBALSTORE ECHINACEA SKIN CARE TABLETS
Echinacea Skin Care Tablets
Echinacea purpurea root extract
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This product is available without prescription; however, you still need to use this product carefully to get the best results from it.
Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner if you need more information or advice.
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.
In this leaflet:
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1. What is this product and what it is used for
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2. Before you take this product
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3. How to take this product
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4. Possible side effects
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5. How to store this product
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6. Further information
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1. What is this product and what is it used for?
This product contains:
- Echinacea purpurea root extract
These tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of minor skin conditions, such as spots, pimples and blemishes based on traditional use only.
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2. Before you take this product This product is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Do not take this product if you are allergic to:
- Echinacea or products from the same plant family: (Asteraceae/Compositae) such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes
- any of the other ingredients of this product. (See section 6 further information).
or if you suffer from:
- frequent allergic reactions such as hives (urticaria), eczema, asthma
- the infection: tuberculosis
- connective tissue disease with formation of clumps of cells (sarcoidosis) mainly occurring
– in the lymph nodes, lungs and liver
- auto-immune diseases such as inflammation of the connective tissue (collagenosis) or multiple sclerosis
- conditions which decrease your natural response to infection (eg HIV infection or AIDS)
- are on therapy to reduce your natural response to infection (immunosuppression eg: chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer; history of organ or bone marrow transplant)
- blood disorders involving the white blood cell system such as low white cell count due to bone marrow disorders (agranulocytosis) or blood cell cancer (leukemias)
or if you are already taking immunosuppressant medication such as ciclosporin or methotrexate. Take special care with this product:
- If there is a family history of allergic reactions.
- Because Echinacea can trigger auto-immune diseases.
3. How to take this product
Swallow the tablets whole with water.
Do not chew.
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years:
Take 1–2 tablets, three times a day, with a meal.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not take for longer than 2 weeks.
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Product: Echinacea Skin Care Leaflet
Size: 140mm x 150mm (fold to 39×140mm with 2mm lip size)
Sides: 2 sided
Colour: Black
Code: P10XXX
Pharmacode: TBC
Version: BRU005
Date 4/8/2010
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If the condition worsens, if symptoms persist or if signs of skin infection are observed see a doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor or pharmacist straight away.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The frequency of the side effects is not known.
The possible side effects include:
- allergic reactions such as swelling, hives, or rashes
- swelling of the skin due to fluid
- swelling of the facial area (Quinke's oedema)
- shrinking of the airways of the lungs with obstruction (bronchospasm)
- asthma and life threatening reactions (anaphylactic shock).
Echinacea can trigger allergic reactions in patients who have a tendency to allergic reactions.
Stop taking the product immediately if you experience any allergic reaction.
Association with auto-immune diseases has been reported such as:
- inflammation of the brain and spinal chord (disseminated encephalitis)
- painful lumps on the shins (erythema nodosum)
- low blood platelet count (immunothrombocytopenia)
- destruction of blood cells by antibodies (Evans Syndrome)
- dryness in the mouth and eye with kidney tubular dysfunction (Sjogren Syndrome).
A decrease in the number of white blood cells (leucopenia) may occur in long term use (more than 8 weeks).
If you are concerned about any side effect, if a side effect becomes serious, or if you notice a side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or healthcare practitioner.
5. how to store this product keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use these tablets after the expiry date printed on the pack.
Do not store above 25oC.
Store in the original container.
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6. Further information