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• Since the efficacy of chaparral has not been proven and its use has been associated with serious liver hurt, ingestion of chaparral is usually not recommended.
• Chaparral has been associated with cases of severe liver hurt. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools. These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage.
• Chaparral has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of chaparral 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.
• The use of chaparral 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.
• Chaparral is also known as Larrea tridentata, Larrea divaricata, creosote bush, greasewood, and hediondilla.
• Chaparral has been used for rheumatism, arthritis, stomach pain, cancer, and the general cold.
• Since the efficacy of chaparral has not been proven and its use has been associated with serious liver hurt, ingestion of chaparral is usually not recommended.
• Chaparral has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of chaparral 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.
• Chaparral may also have uses another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not take chaparral without first talking to your doctor if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO inhibitor) including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). Chaparral may interact with these medicines.
• Till taking chaparral, conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have allergies (especially to plants), have any medical condition, or if you take another medicines or another herbal/health supplements. Chaparral may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take chaparral without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether chaparral will be deleterious to an unborn baby.
• Do not take chaparral without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. It is not known whether chaparral will be deleterious to a nursing infant.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of chaparral by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of chaparral 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.
• Since the efficacy of chaparral has not been proven and its use has been associated with serious liver hurt, ingestion of chaparral is usually not recommended.
• If you choose to take chaparral, 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 chaparral with a full glass of water.
• To ensure the correct doze, measure the liquid forms of chaparral with a dropper or a dose-measuring spoon or cup.
• Some forms of chaparral can be brewed to form a tea for drinking.
• Topical forms of chaparral are intended for outside use only.
• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets, liquids, teas, and others) of chaparral 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 chaparral.
• Store chaparral as directed on the package. In common, chaparral must be protected from light.
• No information is accessible regarding a missed doze of chaparral. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you require further information.
• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
• Symptoms of a chaparral overdose are not known.
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking chaparral, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.
• Although rare, allergic reactions to chaparral may occur. Stop taking chaparral 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.
• Chaparral has been associated with cases of severe liver hurt. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools. These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage.
• Skin rash has been reported after coming in contact with the chaparral plant. Contact your doctor or health care provider if you develop a rash or another skin irritation with the use of chaparral.
• 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.
• Do not take chaparral without first talking to your doctor if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO inhibitor) including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). Chaparral may interact with these medicines.
• Interactions between chaparral 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 chaparral if you are taking any another medicines, vitamins, minerals, or supplements.
• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about chaparral.
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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