A traditional herbal medicine with the Traditional Herbal Registration number: 23056/0002), is used for the relief of the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, exclusively based on long-standing use as a traditional remedy.
PremHerb Film-coated Tablets are used for the relief of premenstral symptoms.
The tablets’ active ingredient comes from the fruit of the plant Vitex agnus castus L., also known as the chaste tree.
Before you take this product
DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:
- lactose-intolerant (react badly to lactose or milk)
- pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- breastfeeding
- allergic to any of the ingredients (see Product description below)
- suffering from a pituitary disorder
- under 18 years of age
- an intolerance to some sugars
- had a pituitary disorder in the past
If you are taking a dopamine-receptor antagonist or agonist-type drug, there is a theoretical risk that this product may affect the way they work.
Dosage
Take 1 tablet daily.
Try to take the tablets at the same time each day, either in the morning or evening. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets. You can take the tablets with or without food. The maximum beneficial effect of this product may take up to 3 months to develop in some women.
Side-effects
Like all medicines this product can have side-effects. Any side-effects are usually mild and disappear in a few days. Side-effects that have been reported are listed below:
- nausea or feeling sick
- indigestion
- digestive upsets such as wind, bloating or diarrhoea
- headache
If these persist for more than a few days, or become troublesome, stop taking this product. These common side-effects are often only temporary.
- allergic skin reactions itching and/or rash of the skin
Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic skin reaction.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect.
Product description
Each film-coated tablet contains 4mg of extract (as dry extract) from Agnus castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L.) (7-13:1) (equivalent to 28-52mg of Agnus castus). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v|v.
Other ingredients:Tablet core: Liquid glucose, silica colloidal anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, cellulose microcrystalline, sodium starch glycolate (type A).
Film-coating: lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron (III)-oxide (E 172).
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 124mg of lactose and 36mg of liquid glucose.
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