Zipvit Valerian Sleep Aid Tablets
6. Further information
Each coated tablet of this product contains 150mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) (equivalent to 450-900mg of Valerian root). Extraction solvent: ethanol 70% v|v.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Liquid glucose, silica colloidal anhydrous, cellulose powdered, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, talc, sucrose, calcium carbonate (E170), acacia, tragacanth, white beeswax, carnauba wax, shellac.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
Each coated tablet contains 35mg of glucose and 136mg of sucrose.
Each pack contains 30 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 23056/0006
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
THR 23056/0006
certification mark
Patient Information Leaflet
Higher Nature Valerian Sleep Aid
Coated tablets
Valerian root extract 150mg
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking these tablets.
It contains some important information about Higher Nature Valerian Sleep Aid.
Keep this leaflet with the tablets.
You may want to read it again or show it to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
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 Valerian root. Each coated tablet of this product contains 150mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) (equivalent to 450-900mg of Valerian root). Extraction solvent: ethanol 70% v|v.
Higher Nature Valerian Sleep Aid is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances due to symptoms of mild anxiety. This usage is based on traditional use only.
DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6).
• under 18 years of age
• already taking a medicine which makes you drowsy
Tell your doctor before taking this product if you have an intolerance to some sugars (see section 6)
The effects of this product may be increased by alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol should therefore be avoided.
3. Howto take this product
Adults and the elderly.
Take 1 to 2 tablets half an hour before bedtime. If necessary, an additional tablet can be taken earlier in the evening.
Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets.
As the effects of this product may not occur immediately, the tablets should be taken continuously for 2-4 weeks.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
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.
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. These are listed below.
Side-effects
• abdominal cramps If these persist for more than a few days,
• nausea or become troublesome, stop taking this
product.
Other side-effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect.
This product may cause drowsiness. If you are affected do not drive or operate machines.
You must speak to a qualified healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after four weeks, or if side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.
You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.yellowcard.gov.uk. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your GP’s surgery or pharmacy, or call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am-2pm Monday - Friday).
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.
Store the product in a cool dry place below 25°c.
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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