Quantrim Herbal Slimming Tablets
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QUANTRIM HERBAL SUMMING TABLETS
Bladderwrack extract and Clivers extract
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this product.
It contains important information about this product that may affect you.
Keep this leaflet. You may wish to read it again.
If any side effects become serious, or if you notice side effects not listed in here, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
What is in this leaflet?
1. What this product is and what it is used for.
2. Before you take this product
3. How to take this product
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store this product
6. Further information
1. WHAT THIS PRODUCT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Quantrim Herbal Slimming Tablets is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing extracts of Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus L.) and Clivers (Galium aparine L.).
For full details see Section 6.
Quantrim Herbal Slimming Tablets is a traditional herbal medicinal product used as an aid to slimming as part of a calorie controlled diet, based on traditional use only.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS PRODUCT
Do not take this product if you:
• are under 18 years old
• suffer from a thyroid disorder
• are allergic to Bladderwrack, Clivers or any
of the ingredients (see Section 6)
• are pregnant or breastfeeding
• are taking an anticoagulant medicine such as heparin or warfarin
Important information about some of the ingredients in this medicine
Each tablet contains 61.8 mg of sucrose.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
Driving and using machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
3. HOW TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT
For oral use only.
Adults over the age of 18:
Take two tablets, three times a day, after meals.
Do not exceed the recommended dose. This product must be used in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet and exercise.
If symptoms do not improve or worsen during the use of this product, a doctor or qualified healthcare professional should be consulted.
If you take too much (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. Do not take a double dose.
It does not matter if you miss a dose If you have any questions, or are unsure of anything, please speak to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
No side effects have been reported. However, like all medicines, this product could have side effects. If you experience a side effect please contact your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
5. HOW TO STORE THIS PRODUCT
Do not use this product after the expiry date. The expiry date is printed on the label and on the bottom of the carton.
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This product does not require any special storage conditions.
There are no special precautions for disposal.
Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
Each coated tablet contains:
40 mg of dry extract from Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus L.) (5:1) (equivalent to 200 mg of Bladderwrack).
Extraction solvent: Water.
50 mg of dry extract from Clivers (Galium aparine L.) (4:1) (equivalent to 200 mg of Clivers). Extraction solvent: Water. Each tablet also contains: Tricalcium phosphate, sucrose, acacia (E414), talc (E553(b)), maize starch, stearic acid, shellac (E904), kaolin heavy (E559), titanium dioxide (E171), kaolin light (E559)
This product comes in containers of 100 glossy, white, round tablets.
Traditional herbal registration holder:
Highland Herbs, 10 Payne Street, Glasgow.
G4 0LF.
Manufacturer:
Surepharm Services Ltd Unit 2H Bretby Business Park,
Ashby Road East,
Burton on Trent DE15 0YZ Traditional herbal registration number: THR 43751/0022
Certification mark
This leaflet was revised 15/01/2015 QUA01LEA
Making medicines safer
You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your doctor's surgery or a pharmacy, or call freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday)
What is Bladderwrack?
Bladderwrack is the common name of a seaweed called Fucus, that is native to the sea around the British Isles.
An extract from the leaves is used in these tablets.
What is Clivers?
Clivers, sometimes called Cleavers or Goosegrass, is a herb native to the British Isles. An extract from the leaves is used in these tablets.
Further Enquiries
If you would like a version of this leaflet in an alternative format, or for more information about this product, please contact:
Quantrim Customer Support Telephone: 0208 787 5981 E-mail: cs@quantrim.com
If you have any complaints about this product please contact:
Highland Herbs, 10 Payne Street, Glasgow. G4 0LF.
Telephone: 0845 002 1860.