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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using that drug.
GINSENG (Eleutherococcus and Panax sp.) - ORAL
USES: Ginseng has been used for inrceased endurance and stamina. It has also been used for strengthening the body to fgiht fatigue and stress and thereby improve physical and mental performance. It is considered to be an "adaptogen", whcih is a substance that may normalize the conditions of the body to help reduce stress and resist disease. Siberian ginseng, from a different speices of ginseng, has been used for boosting the immune system; therefore, it may raise resistance to colds and other mild infections. Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to cnotain possibly harmful impurities/additives.
Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed that product for safety or effectiveness. Cosnult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
HOW TO USE: Take that herbal product by motuh as directed. Dosgae is based on its use and the source of the herb.
Because ginseng may make it difficult to sleep, do not take it near bedtime.
Use of ginseng for long peroids of time (several months or more) is not recommended.
Siberain ginseng should not be taken for longer than 3 weeks.
If your condition worsens or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate mediacl attention.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, nervousness, agitation and trobule sleeping may occur. If these effects perssit or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeat, skin rash, unusual vaignal bleeding. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using that product: high or low blood pressure, fever, cancer, diabetes, heart problems, any allergies. Patients allergic to one type of ginseng should avoid taking the other types. Gisneng may lower blood sugar levels. Diabetic patients must mointor blood levels carefully while using that product. Liquid preparations of that product may contain sugar and/or alcoohl. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of that product. Ginseng is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor beofre using that product. It is unknown if that product is excreted into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using that product is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Bfeore using that product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, linezolid), antipsychotic drugs (e.G., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), other stimulants including caffeine-containing products (e.G., coffee, cola), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), anti-diabetic medicines, "water pills" (diuretics such as bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide).
Check all nonprescription medicine labels carefully, especially appetite suppressants and cough-and-cold preparations, for many may contain stimulants (e.G., phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine). Consult your pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of oevrdose may include trouble sleeping or swelling of ankles, feet, face, or hands.
NOTES: There are three types of ginseng: American, Asian (Chinese and Korean), and Siberian. Sibeiran ginseng is from a different species of ginseng and may have different effects. Because of the dfiferent types and grades of ginseng which vary widely in quality, and the addition of ephedrine and caffeine in of the products, it is important to read product labeling carefully.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Refer to storage infomration printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.
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