Tesco Echinacea Skin Care Tablets
P16508 Patient Information Leaflet
Superdrug Blemish Ease
Echinacea purpurea root extract
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This product is available without prescription; however, you still need to use this product carefully to get the best results from it.
Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner if you need more information or advice.
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.
In this leaflet:
1. What the 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 the product is and what it is used for
This product contains:
• Echinacea purpurea root extract
These tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of minor skin conditions, such as spots, pimples and blemishes based on traditional use only.
2. Before you take this product
This product is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Do not take this product if you are allergic to:
• Echinacea or products from the same plant family: (Asteraceae/Compositae) such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes
• any of the other ingredients of this product.
(See section 6 further information).
or if you suffer from:
• frequent allergic reactions such as hives (urticaria), eczema, asthma
• the infection: tuberculosis
• connective tissue disease with formation of clumps of cells (sarcoidosis) mainly occurring in the lymph nodes, lungs and liver
• auto-immune diseases such as inflammation of the connective tissue (collagenosis) or multiple sclerosis
• conditions which decrease your natural response to infection (eg HIV infection or AIDS)
• blood disorders involving the white blood cell system such as low white cell count due to bone marrow disorders (agranulocytosis) or blood cell cancer (leukemias)
or you are on therapy to reduce your natural response to infection (immunosuppression eg: chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer; history of organ or bone marrow transplant) or if you are already taking immunosuppressant medication such as ciclosporin or methotrexate.
Take special care with this product:
• If there is a family history of allergic reactions.
• Because Echinacea can trigger auto-immune diseases.
Taking other medicines.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast feeding Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding, because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so.
3. How to take this product
Swallow the tablets whole with water.
Do not chew.
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years:
Take 1 - 2 tablets, three times a day with a meal.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take for longer than 2 weeks.
The frequency of the side effects is not known. Do not store above 25oC.
If the condition worsens, if symptoms persist or if signs of skin infection are observed see a doctor or pharmacist. Do not exceed the stated dose.
What to do if too many tablets are taken
If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor or pharmacist straight away and take this leaflet with you.
What to do if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose just take the next dose when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The possible side effects include:
• allergic reactions such as swelling, hives, or rashes
• swelling of the skin due to fluid
• swelling of the facial area (Quinke's oedema)
• shrinking of the airways of the lungs with obstruction (bronchospasm)
• asthma and life threatening reactions (anaphylactic shock).
Echinacea can trigger allergic reactions in patients who have a tendency to allergic reactions. Stop taking the product immediately if you experience any allergic reaction.
Association with auto-immune diseases has been reported such as:
• inflammation of the brain and spinal chord (disseminated encephalitis)
• painful lumps on the shins (erythema nodosum)
• low blood platelet count (immunothrombocytopenia)
• destruction of blood cells by antibodies (Evans Syndrome)
• dryness in the mouth and eye with kidney tubular dysfunction (Sjogren Syndrome).
A decrease in the number of white blood cells (leucopenia) may occur in long term use (more than 8 weeks).
If you are concerned about any side effect, if a side effect becomes serious, or if you notice a side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, or healthcare practitioner.
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 this 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. How to store this product
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use these tablets after the expiry date printed on the pack.
Store in the original container.
6. Further information
Each film coated tablet contains the active ingredient: 71.5mg of extract (dry extract) from Echinacea purpurea root (6-7:1) (equivalent to 429 mg - 500 mg of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, root)
Also contains: maltodextrin, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, purified talc, vegetable carbon black (E153), copper chlorophyllin (E141), titanium dioxide (E171).
This product is available in pack sizes of 30,
60, 120 and 180 tablets. Not all pack sizes are marketed.
Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Contact us on: Telephone: +44 (0)1283 228300 Email: info@bruhealth.co.uk
THR holder and manufacturer is:
Brunel Healthcare Manufacturing Ltd.,
William Nadin Way, Swadlincote,
Derbyshire, DE11 0BB, U.K.
Text revised: December 2015 THR 20894/0070
Produced in the U.K.
Superdrug Stores plc, Admail 838,
Croydon, U.K. CR9 4WZ