6 - FURTHER INFORMATION

What PHYTOVEIN contains

-    Each hard capsule contains 350 mg of Butcher’s broom rhizome (Ruscus aculeatus L., rhizome).

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

What PHYTOVEIN looks like and contents of the pack

Each pack contains 45 capsules

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 - 1^8re 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

Unit 7 Decade Close

High Carr Business Park

Newcastle under Lyme

ST5 7UH - Tel: +44 (0) 1782 564512

This leaflet was last revised in June 2016.

Traditional Herbal Registration Number THR 12297/0015

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PHYTOVEIN, capsules

Butcher’s broom rhizome 350 mg^

IN THIS LEAFLET:

1.    What PHYTOVEIN is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take PHYTOVEIN

3.    Howto take PHYTOVEIN

4.    Possible side effects

5.    Howto store PHYTOVEIN

6.    Further information

1 - WHAT PHYTOVEIN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

PHYTOVEIN is a traditional herbal medicinal product used

•to help relieve the symptoms of discomfort and tired heavy legs associated with varicose veins.

•to reduce itching & burning associated with haemorrhoids This is based on traditional use only.

DO NOT TAKE PHYTOVEIN IF

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

-    you have been told by your doctor that you have heart or kidney failure.

-    you are under 18 years old.

TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH PHYTOVEIN

-    Do not take more than the stated dose.

-    Varicose leg ulcers can arise on your lower legs as a result of varicose veins. If you suffer from leg ulcers or if they develop, you must see your doctor before starting or continuing to use this product.

-    Tell your doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner if:

•    you notice inflammation of the skin or abnormally hard areas, sudden swelling of one or both legs;

•    rectal bleeding occurs;

•    side effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur;

•    your symptoms worsen, or persist after 2 weeks;

-    If diarrhoea develops, you should discontinue yourtreatment and consult your doctor.

TAKING OTHER MEDICINES

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING:

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

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

No studies have been performed.

However it is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

3 - HOW TO TAKE PHYTOVEIN

Adults and the elderly: Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily during meals, with a large glass of water.

If your symptoms worsen, or persist after 2 weeks during the use of PHYTOVEIN, consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare care practitioner.

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

Don’t take more than the stated dose.

IF YOU TAKE MORE PHYTOVEIN THAN YOU SHOULD

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

IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PHYTOVEIN

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

IF YOU STOP TAKING PHYTOVEIN

You can stop taking PHYTOVEIN at any time.

4    - POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

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

Nausea, gastrointestinal complaints, diarrhoea, lymphocytic colitis (non-bloody, watery diarrhoea) may occur.

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

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 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.

5    - HOWTO STORE PHYTOVEIN

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use PHYTOVEIN 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 and keep bottle tightly closed. Store below 30°C.