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Taking FlexiHerb

What this product is and what it is used for

This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Devil’s Claw root. Each film-coated tablet of this product contains 600mg of a dry aqueous extract of Devil’s Claw root (Harpagophytum procumbens) (equivalent to 900-1500mg of Devil’s Claw root).

FlexiHerb is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, and general aches and pains in the muscles and joints exclusively based on long standing use as a traditional remedy. Always read the label.

Before you take this product

DO NOT TAKE this product if you:

• have ever had or are suffering from a stomach ulcer
• have gallstones
• are lactose-intolerant (react badly to lactose or milk)
• are pregnant or breastfeeding
• are allergic to any of the ingredients (see product description below)
• are under 18 years of age

Tell your doctor before taking this product if you have:

• an intolerance to some sugars (see product description below)
• heart or blood pressure problems
• diabetes

If you are already taking warfarin, aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, there is a theoretical risk that taking this product may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to take this product

Adults and the elderly

Take 1 tablet twice daily – the dose can be increased to 2 tablets twice daily if you do not obtain relief after 3-5 days.

Take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. You can take the tablets with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

If you take too much of this product (overdose)

If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.

If you forget to take this product

Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time, it does not matter if you have missed a dose.

If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.

Side-effects

Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects. These are listed below.

Common side-effects (affecting approximately 1 in 20 people)

• nausea or feeling sick
• indigestion
• digestive upsets such as wind, bloating or diarrhoea

If these persist for more than a few days, or become troublesome, stop taking this product. These common side-effects are often only temporary.

Uncommon side-effects (affecting fewer than 1 in 300 people)

• mild allergic skin reactions itching and/or rash of the skin
• cough, headache, tinnitus, tachycardia (increased heart beat), dizziness, drowsiness and panic attacks

Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic skin reaction.

Other side-effects

Devil’s Claw may make you feel dizzy or sleepy. If you are affected do not drive or operate machines.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect.

After taking this product

You must speak to a healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after eight weeks, or if side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.

Do not use your tablets after the expiry date. Return any out-of-date tablets to your pharmacist who will dispose of them for you. The expiry date is printed on the box and the blister pack.

Store the tablets in a cool dry place. Do not store the tablets in a place where the temperature goes above 25°C.

Keep the tablets out of the reach and sight of children.

Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.

Product description

Each film-coated tablet contains 600mg of a dry aqueous extract of Devil’s Claw root (Harpagophytum procumbens) (equivalent to 900-1500mg of Devil’s Claw root)

This product also contains the following ingredients:

Powdered cellulose, lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate (Type A), silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate, sucrose, titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.

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 170mg of lactose and 20mg of sucrose.

Each pack contains 30, 40, 60 or 80 film-coated tablets.

Registration holder for this product

Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd
Alexander House, Mere Park,
Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1PD

Manufacturer of this product

Wiewelhove GmbH, Gildestrasse 39, 49477 Ibbenbüren, Germany

Traditional herbal registration number: THR 23056/0001