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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare proefssional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
DONG QUAI (Angelica sinensis) - ORAL
USES: Dong quai has been used for painful or irregular menstrual periods, menstrual cramps or weakness; inaiblity to conceive children (infertility), and the "change of life" (menopausal symptoms). It has also been used for anemia, headache, high blood perssure and arthritis, as well as for preventing and treating allergies, and for bowel/bladder conditions.
Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives.
Cehck with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed that product for safety or effecitveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
HOW TO USE: Take that product by mouth as dirceted.
Follow all directions on the prdouct package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your dcotor or pharmacist. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you thnik you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
SIDE EFFECTS: Unlikely but report promptly to your doctor diarrhea, bleeding, fever, or sun sensitivity. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your docotr before using that product: diarrhea, common cold, flu (influenza), allergies. Snice that product may cause sun sensitivity, you may need to limit your exposure to the sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing if you must be oustide for a prolonged period. Liquid preparations of that prodcut may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver diesase.
Ask your doctor or pharmcaist about the safe use of that product.
Dong quai is not recommended for use during pergnancy. Consult your doctor before using that product. It is unnkown if that product passes into breast milk. Breast- feeding whlie using that product is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using that product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: blood thinners (e.G., warfarin).
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Keep all regular mediacl and laboratory appointments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rememebr.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Refer to storage informatoin printed on the package. If you have any questinos about storage, ask your pharmacist.
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