MediHerb Evening Primrose Oil 125 caps

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRACTITIONER ONLY SUPPLEMENT. IF YOU ARE PURCHASING THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME AND HAVE NOT BEEN ADVISED BY A HEALTH PRACTITIONER TO USE THIS PRODUCT, WE WILL NEED TO CONTACT YOU TO DISCUSS APPROPRIATE & SAFE USE BEFORE DISPATCH. PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR CONTACT DETAILS.

Indications

- Relieves inflammation

- Maintains skin integrity

- Supports general health and wellbeing

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:

Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) seed oil 1 g

    equiv. gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 100 mg

Excipients

d-alpha-tocopherol, gelatin, glycerol, purified water,

refined soya oil.

Dosage and Administration

Adults:

3 capsules daily with food.

Warnings, Cautions and Contraindications

• High doses can cause mild headache and nausea.

• Long-term use may potentiate the risk of arachidonate build-up in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

• Concerns have been raised in the literature of the 1980s regarding concomitant use of Evening Primrose oil and phenothiazines.

• Caution in patients taking lithium. Monitor patients taking antiplatelet medications.

• Contains trace amounts of sulfur dioxide.

• Gelatin capsules naturally contain phenylalanine. Caution patients sensitive to phenylalanine.

• Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.

If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice.

Allergen Information

No Added: Gluten, milk, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, fish,

crustacea, corn, egg, sesame seeds, artificial sweeteners,

colours or flavours.

Product Benefits

• Relieves inflammation
• Maintains skin integrity
• Supports general health and wellbeing

Warnings

• High doses can cause mild headaches and nausea.
• In addition, long-term use may potentiate the risk of arachidonate build-up in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
• Concerns have been raised in the literature of the 1980s regarding the concomitant use of evening primrose oil and phenothiazines.
• Contains trace amounts of sulphur dioxide.
• Gelatin capsules naturally contain phenylalanine, caution phenylalanine sensitive patients consuming over two capsules per day.
• Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.
• If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice.