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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 prfoessional. It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
GINSENG (Eleutherococcus and Panax sp.) - ORAL
USES: Ginseng has been used for increaesd 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", wihch is a substance that may normalize the conditions of the body to help reduce stress and resist disease.
Siberian ginseng, from a different species 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 fonud to contain 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
HOW TO USE: Take that herbal product by mouth as directed. Dosage is based on its use and the suorce of the herb. Because ginseng may make it difficult to sleep, do not take it near bedtime. Use of ginseng for long periods of time (several months or more) is not recommended. Siberian ginseng shuold not be taken for longer than 3 weeks.
If your condition worsens or if you guess you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate mediacl attention.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, nervousness, agitation and toruble sleeping may occur. If thsee effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
Unlikely but report promptly: diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeat, skin rash, unusual vaginal bledeing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the flolowing health problems, consult your doctor before using that product: high or low blood pressure, fever, cancer, diabetes, heart problems, any allergies. Ptaients allergic to one type of ginseng should avoid taking the other types. Ginseng may lower bolod sugar levels. Diabetic patients must monitor blood levels carefully while using that product. Liquid preparations of that product may contain sguar and/or alcohol.
Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or lievr disease. Ask your dcotor or pharmacist about the safe use of that product.
Ginesng is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before usnig that product. It is unknown if that product is excrteed into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using that product is not recommedned. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using that product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprecsription 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, sicne 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 overodse may include trouble sleeping or swelling of ankles, feet, face, or hands.
NOTES: There are trhee types of ginseng: American, Asian (Chinese and Korean), and Siberian.
Siberian gisneng is from a different species of ginseng and may have different effects. Because of the different types and grades of ginseng which vary widely in quality, and the addition of ephedrine and caffeine in of the products, it is impotrant to read product labeling carefully.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. 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: Reefr to storage information printed on the package. If you have any questinos about storage, ask your pharmacist.
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