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6. Further information

Each film-coated tablet contains 4mg of extract (as dry extract) from Agnus Castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L.) (7-13:1) (equivalent to 28-52mg of Agnus Castus). Extraction solvent: ethanol 60% v|v.

This product also contains the following ingredients:

Tablet core:

Liquid glucose, silica colloidal anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, cellulose microcrystalline, sodium starch glycolate (type A).

Film-coating:

Lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron (lll)-oxide (E 172).

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 124mg of lactose and 36mg of liquid glucose.

Each pack contains 30 film-coated tablets.

Registration holder for this product

Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd Alexander House, Mere Park,

Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1FX

Manufacturer of this product

Wiewelhove GmbH,

Gildestrasse 39, 49477 Ibbenburen, Germany

Traditional herbal registration number:

THR 23056/0002

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

Higher Nature Burwash Common East Sussex, TN19 7LX Telephone: 0870 0664478 Email: nutrition@higher-nature.co.uk

This leaflet was revised in 04/2014

Patient Information Leaflet

Higher Nature Agnus Castus PMS Relief

Film-coated tablets

Agnus Castus fruit extract 4mg

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: How to 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 Agnus Castus fruit. Each film-coated tablet contains 4mg of extract (as dry extract) from Agnus Castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L.) (7-13:1) (equivalent to 28-52mg of Agnus Castus). Extraction solvent: ethanol 60% v|v.

Higher Nature Agnus Castus PMS Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to help relieve the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome such as irritability, mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating and menstrual cramps. This usage is based on traditional use only.

2. Before you take this product

DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:

•    lactose-intolerant (react badly to lactose or milk)

•    pregnant or trying to become pregnant

•    breastfeeding

•    allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6)

•    suffering from a pituitary disorder

•    under 18 years of age

Tell your doctor before taking this product if you have:

•    an intolerance to some sugars (see section 6)

•    had a pituitary disorder in the past

If you are taking a dopamine-receptor antagonist or agonist-type drug, there is a theoretical risk that this product may affect the way they work.

3. Howto take this product

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. A small overdose (up to 8 tablets) may not cause any symptoms. In the event of a large overdose (more than 8 tablets) advice should be sought from a doctor.

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 qualified healthcare practitioner.

4. Possible side-effects

Like all medicines this product can have side-effects. Any side-effects are usually mild and disappear in a few days. Side-effects that have been reported are listed below.

Side-effects
• nausea or feeling sick	If these persist for more than a few days,
• indigestion	or become troublesome, stop taking this
• digestive upsets such as wind,	product. These common side-effects are
bloating or diarrhoea • headache	often only temporary.
• allergic skin reactions, itching and/or	Stop taking this product immediately if
rash of the skin	you experience any allergic skin reaction.
Other side-effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect.

5. Howto store this product

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.

This product does not require any special storage conditions.

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

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

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