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6: Further information

Active ingredient:

Each film-coated tablet contains 450mg of extract (as dry extract) from Devil's Claw root (Harpagophytumprocumbens D.C and/or H.zeyfteri L.Decne, radix) (equivalent to 1,575mg- 2,250mg of Devil's Claw root).

Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.

Excipients in the extract:

Maltodextrin, Silica Colloidal Anhydrous.

Tablet core:

Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica.

Coating:

Hypromellose,Titanium Dioxide, Copper Chlorophyllin, Glycerin.

The tablets are green coated and oval shaped.

Each pack contains 60 film-coated tablets.

Registration holder for this product

Thompson & Capper Ltd., Hardwick Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire WA71 PH. Manufacturer of this product

Thompson & Capper Ltd., Hardwick Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire WA71 PH. Traditional herbal registration number:THR 01359/0003

If you would like further information about this product, please contact:

Healthspan Ltd, PO Box 64, Guernsey, GY1 1BT

Telephone: 0800 73 123 77. Email: herbalinfo@healthspan.co.uk This leaflet was prepared in November 2012.

THR 01359/0003

THR


certification mark

LK184

Patient Information Leaflet

Healthspan Devil's Claw lointAid

Tablets

Devil's Claw Root Extract 450mg

Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking these tablets.

It contains some important information about Healthspan Devil's ClawJointAid. Keep this leaflet with the tablets.

You may want to read it again or show it to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

What is in this leaflet

1:    What this product is and what it is used for    page    1

2:    Before you take this product    page    2

3: How to take this product    page 2

4:    Possible side-effects    page    3

5: Howto store this product    page 3

6:    Further information    page    4

1: What this product is and what it is used for

This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Devil's Claw root extract. Each film-coated tablet contains 450mg of extract (as dry extract) from Devil's Claw root (Harpagophytum procumbens D.C and/or H.zeyheri L.Decne, radix) (equivalent to 1,575mg-2,250mgof Devil's Claw root). Extraction Solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.

Healthspan Devil's ClawJointAid 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.This is based on traditional use only.

2: Before you take this product

DO NOTTAKE this product if you:

•    are allergic to Devil's Claw or any of the ingredients (see section 6)

•    have ever had or have a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer

•    are pregnant or breastfeeding

•    are under 18 years of age

Tell your doctor before taking this product if you:

•    have heart problems and want to take this product

Consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if your:

•    joint pain is accompanied by swelling of the joint, redness or fever

•    symptoms worsen or do not improve after four weeks Driving or operating machines

In rare cases this product may cause dizziness and drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machines.

3: How to take this product

For oral use only

For adults and the elderly: Take one tablet twice a day (in the morning and in the evening).The tablets should be swallowed whole with water or other liquid.

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 qualified 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.

After taking this product

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

4: Possible side-effects

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

•    digestive disorders; diarrhoea, feeling sick, being sick, abdominal pain

•    central nervous system disorders; headache, dizziness

•    skin disorders; allergic skin reactions such as rash and itching

If any of the effects become troublesome or if you experience any other unexpected effects not listed in this leaflet; consult your doctor or pharmacist. You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.yellowcard.gov.uk. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card from your GP's surgery or pharmacy, or call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am-2pm Monday-Friday).

5: How to store this product

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

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

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package.

Do not use your tablets after the expiry date, the expiry date refers to the last

day of the month. 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.

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