BLUE COHOSH
(BLEW KOE hawsh) Brand:
What is the most significant information I must know about blue cohosh?
• Do not take blue cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you have stomach or intestinal problems or tall blood pressure. Blue cohosh may aggravate these conditions.
• Do not take blue cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether blue cohosh will harm an unborn child. Blue cohosh may affect the menstrual cycle and may reason uterine contractions that could result in miscarriage or premature labor.
• Blue cohosh has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of blue cohosh may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
What is blue cohosh?
• The use of blue cohosh in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• Blue cohosh is also known as Caulophyllum thalictroides, blue ginseng, papoose root, yellow ginseng, blueberry root, and beech drops.
• Blue cohosh has been used to stimulate menstrual flow, to induce labor, and for rheumatism, cramps, and epilepsy.
• Blue cohosh has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of blue cohosh may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Blue cohosh may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
What must I discuss with my health care provider till taking blue cohosh?
• Do not take blue cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you have stomach or intestinal problems or tall blood pressure. Blue cohosh may aggravate these conditions.
• Till taking blue cohosh, conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have allergies (especially to plants), have any another medical condition, or if you take another medicines or another herbal/health supplements. Blue cohosh may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take blue cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether blue cohosh will harm an unborn child. Blue cohosh may affect the menstrual cycle and may reason uterine contractions that could result in miscarriage or premature labor.
• Do not take blue cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you are breast-feeding a child. It is also not known whether blue cohosh will harm a nursing infant.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of blue cohosh by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
How must I take blue cohosh?
• The use of blue cohosh in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• If you choose to take blue cohosh, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more dependable doze of the product.
• Take the pill forms of blue cohosh with a full glass of water.
• To ensure the correct doze, measure the liquid forms of blue cohosh with a dropper or a dose-measuring spoon or cup.
• Some forms of blue cohosh can be brewed to form a tea for drinking.
• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets, liquids, teas, and others) of blue cohosh at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using various formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of blue cohosh.
• Store blue cohosh as directed on the package. In common, blue cohosh must be protected from easy and moisture.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra blue cohosh to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Symptoms of a blue cohosh overdose are not well known but might include stomach pain.
What must I avoid while taking blue cohosh?
• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What are the possible side effects of blue cohosh?
• Although rare, allergic reactions to blue cohosh may occur. Stop taking blue cohosh and search abnormal medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives.
• Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes has been reported next contact with blue cohosh powder.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect blue cohosh?
• Interactions between blue cohosh and another prescription or over-the-counter medicines or herbal/health supplements have not been reported. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional till taking blue cohosh if you are taking any another medicines or supplements.
Where can I get more information?
• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional till using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, create certain all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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