Package Leaflet: Information for The User

AsParFlow® Film-Coated Tablets

Asparagus root, Parsley herb

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

This medicine is available without a prescription. However, you still need to take AsParAid® carefully to get the best results from it.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

•    If any of the side effects become serious, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

In this leaflet:

1.    What AsParFlow® is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take AsParFlow®

3.    How to take AsParFlow®

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store AsParFlow®

6.    Further information

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1.    What AsParFlow is and what it is

used for

AsParFlow® is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to increase the amount of urine for the purpose of flushing the urinary tract to assist in minor urinary complaints, based on traditional use only.

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2.    Before you take AsParFlow

2.1    Do not take AsParFlow®

•    If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to asparagus root, parsley or any of the ingredients in your medicine (see section 6: Further information).

•    If you have, or have ever had, problems with your kidneys.

•    If you have fluid accumulation (oedema) due to heart or kidney problems.

•    If your doctor has recommended restricted fluid intake in your diet, e.g. in severe heart or kidney diseases.

•    If you are under 18 years of age.

•    If you are pregnant or breast feeding.

2.2    Take special care with AsParFlow®

If your symptoms persist or get worse while using AsParFlow® you must see your doctor.

You must talk to a doctor if:

•    You have or develop pain or burning when going to the toilet.

•    You have or develop a fever.

•    Your urine smells bad, is cloudy or

contains blood.

• You have difficulty going to the toilet, such as a loss of bladder control or producing very little urine.

2.3    Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes any medicines which you have bought without a prescription.

It is important to tell your doctor if you are taking anticoagulant (blood thinning) medicines such as warfarin or heparin.

2.4    Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

2.5    Driving and using machines

There are no known side effects that will affect your ability to drive and use machines.

3. How to take AsParFlow®

It is important to drink plenty of water while you are taking this treatment. Remember to always take this medicine before meals with 1-2 glasses of water. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed. Do not exceed the stated dose.

You should check with your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner if you are not sure.

3.1 How much AsParFlow® to take

Adults, the elderly:

2 tablets 3 times daily.

This medicine is traditionally used for 2 to 4 weeks.

Children or adolescents under 18 years:

This medicine is not recommended.

3.2    If you take more AsParFlow® than you should

If you have accidentally taken more than the recommended dosage of AsParFlow® this usually will not have any side effects. Continue to take the usual dose at the usual time.

If you have accidentally taken a lot of this medicine you may get more side effects or any side effects may get worse. You must talk to your doctor.

3.3    If you forget to take AsParFlow®

Never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Take the next dose at the usual time. Always take with 1-2 glasses of water.

If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, AsParFlow® can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Frequency not known: Allergic reactions of your skin or membranes inside your nose or mouth may occur. Rashes or patches like sunburn may develop on skin exposed to sun, especially in people with fair or sensitive skin.

Stop taking this product immediately if you experience any allergic reactions.

If any of the side effects become serious, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine

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5.    How to store AsParFlow

Keep out of the reach and the sight of children.

Do not use the tablets after the expiry date on the carton and the blister strip. The expiry date is the last day of that month.

Store the tablets in a cool, dry place below 25° C. Keep them in the blister package until it is time to take them.

Medicines should not be thrown away in waste water or in household waste. Please ask your pharmacist how to throw away any medicine you do not need anymore. If you do this you will help protect the environment.

6.    Further information

What AsParFlow® contains

The active ingredients in each film-coated tablet are:

200 mg asparagus root (Asparagus officinalis L.) and 200 mg parsley herb (Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) A. W. Hill).

The other ingredients are:

Macrogol 6000, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid 50, ethylcellulose.

What AsParFlow® looks like and contents of the pack

AsParFlow® is a green, convex, round tablet.

AsParFlow® comes in blister packs of 50,

60, 100 or 200 tablets. Not all packs may be marketed.

Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer

Traditional Herbal Registration Holder:

Grunwalder Gesundheitsprodukte GmbH, Ruhlandstr. 5, 83646 Bad Tolz, Germany.

After consumption of AsParFlow® you may notice your urine having a pungent smell. This effect is caused by certain chemicals in asparagus, it is temporary and harmless.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side

Manufacturer: Grunwalder Gesundheitsprodukte GmbH, Ruhlandstr. 5, 83646 Bad Tolz, Germany.

THR 18457/0012

This leaflet was last revised in June 2016. ® Registered Trade Mark