Phytoflex

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6 - FURTHER INFORMATION

PHYTOFLEX, capsules


	THR"	Certification Mark

What PHYTOFLEX contains

- Each hard capsule contains 435 mg Devil’s Claw Root (Harpagophytum procumbens D.C. and/or H. zeyheri L. Decne).

- The other ingredients are magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), silica colloidal hydrated and hypromellose (capsule shell).

What PHYTOFLEX looks like and contents of the pack

Each pack contains 45 or 150 hard capsules Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.

These measures will help to protect the environment.

Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer

LABORATOIRES ARKOPHARMA

LID de Carros Le Broc - 1er avenue, 2709 m

06510 CARROS - France

Tel.: (+33) (0) 4 93 29 11 28 - Fax: (+33) (0) 4 93 29 11 62 Distributed in UK by

Wflrld Foods

* * Brand Management Ltd

Unit 7 Decade Close High Carr Business Park Newcastle under Lyme ST5 7UH - Tel: +44 (0) 1782 564512

This leaflet was last approved in September 2011.

Traditional Herbal Registration Number THR 12297/0013

For a large print, call +44 (0)1782 564512 or email to enquiries@wfbm.co.uk

2. Before you take PHYTOFLEX

3. How to take PHYTOFLEX

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store PHYTOFLEX

6. Further information

1 - WHAT PHYTOFLEX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

g PHYTOFLEX is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of: § • Rheumatic or muscular pain

o • General aches and pains in the muscles and joints

• Backache

This is based on traditional use only.

2 - BEFORE YOU TAKE PHYTOFLEX

Don’t take more than the recommended dose.

DO NOT TAKE PHYTOFLEX IF

- you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of PHYTOFLEX (see Section 6 Further Information).

- you are under 18 years old.

TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH PHYTOFLEX

- Do not take more than the recommended dose.

- Tell your doctor or a healthcare practitioner :

• If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than 8 weeks;

• If you have heart problems and want to take Phytoflex;

• If side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur;

• If your joint pain is accompanied by swelling of the joint, redness or fever; - If you have an ulcer (either a gastric and/or duodenal ulcer), you should not use PHYTOFLEX.

TAKING OTHER MEDICINES

You can use PHYTOFLEX with other medicines.

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING:

Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

In rare cases some patients have experienced dizziness while taking Devil’s claw. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machines.

3 - HOW TO TAKE PHYTOFLEX

IF YOU TAKE MORE PHYTOFLEX THAN YOU SHOULD

If you take too much and feel ill, talk to your doctor.

Taking too much is unlikely to be harmful.

IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PHYTOFLEX

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

IF YOU STOP TAKING PHYTOFLEX

You can stop taking Phytoflex at any time.

4 - POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Phytoflex can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.

MINOR SIDE EFFECTS

The following minor side effects can occur when using Phytoflex:

• Digestive symptoms: diarrhoea, feeling sick, vomiting, abdominal pain.

• Central nervous system symptoms: headache, dizziness.

Discontinue use if you find these symptoms are troubling you.

Talk to a doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare practitioner

if you are concerned.

•Allergic skin reactions: rash, itching.

Stop taking Phytoflex if you experience any allergic skin reaction.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults and the elderly:

Take 1 capsule morning, noon and evening during meals with a large glass of water.

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 8 weeks, consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Not for use in children or those under 18 years. For oral use only.

5 - HOW TO STORE PHYTOFLEX

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use PHYTOFLEX after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after "Exp". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store in the original package. Store below 25°C.