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• Do not take gentian without first talking to your doctor if you have a stomach mess, a stomach ulcer, or tall blood pressure.
• Gentian has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of gentian 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 gentian 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.
• Gentian is also known as gentianine, seamless gentian, yellow gentian, bitter root, bitter wort, pale gentian, and gall weed.
• The oral form of gentian has been used to improve appetite and digestion.
• Gentian has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of gentian 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.
• Gentian may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
• Do not take gentian without first talking to your doctor if you have a stomach mess, a stomach ulcer, or tall blood pressure.
• Conversation to your doctor till taking gentian if you have any another medical conditions, allergies (especially to plants), or if you take another medicines or herbal/health supplements. Gentian may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take gentian without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether gentian will harm an unborn baby.
• Do not take gentian without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. It is also not known whether gentian will harm a nursing infant.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of gentian by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of gentian 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 gentian, 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.
• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets, topical formulations, teas, tinctures, and others) of gentian 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 gentian.
• Store gentian as directed on the package. In common, gentian must be protected from easy and moisture.
• No information is accessible regarding a missed doze of gentian. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider if you require further information.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Although uncommon, allergic reactions to gentian have been reported. Stop taking gentian 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.
• Another smaller serious side effects have also been reported. Conversation to your doctor if you experience:
· stomach irritation,
· nausea,
· vomiting, or
· changes in your menstrual cycle.
• 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.
• No another medicines have been reported to interact with gentian. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or another herbal/health supplements while taking gentian.
• 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, make 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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