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St. john's wort (hypericum perforatum) - oral
St John S Wort Usage: St John's wort has been used for depression. few herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. FDA has not reviewed this product since safety or effectiveness. Consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist for more info.
How to use St John S Wort: Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you uncertain about any about the information, consult youre doctor or pharmacist. do not exceed recommended dose for this herbal product. about three weeks about regular use may be needed before beneficial effects are seen. If youre condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
St John S Wort side effects: Unlikely but report to your healthcare professional promptly: increased sun sensitivity. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre physician or pharmacist.
St John S Wort Precautions: since it product can cause sun sensitivity ('sunburn') reactions, use sunscreen & wear protective clothing if you affected. Limit sun exposure at least until you know how this product affects your skin. Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your physician or pharmacist about the safe use about it product. St John's wort is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult youre pharmacist before using this product. it isnot known if St John's wort passes in to breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
St John S Wort tablet interactions: Before using this product, tell some your healthcare professional or pharmacist of all prescription & nonprescription medications you may use, especially: medications used to treat HIV infection such as protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir) & nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI's such as delavirdine, efavirenz, nevirapine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol), digoxin, cyclosporine, cyclophosphamide, tamoxifen, etoposide, paclitaxel, anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin), diltiazem, nifedipine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptlyline). this product may interfere with effectiveness about certain drugs, including birth control pills. You may need to use other methods about birth control while taking this product. St John's wort may affect way your liver processes other medications. Therefore, discuss with your pharmacist or physician use of St John's wort in combination with other drugs.
St John S Wort Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
St John S Wort special notes: check product labeling carefully. St John's wort is Hypericum perforatum & should not be confused with other Hypericum species.
If you missed St John S Wort dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as you remember. If this is near the time of next dose, skip missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.
St John S Wort Storage: Refer to storage information printed on package. If you have any questions about storage, ask some your healthcare professional.
Active Ingredients : St. John's Wort (hypericum Perforatum)