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• Guarana, or its active constituent caffeine, must not be taken when formulated with ephedrine in diet aids or performance-enhancing supplements. Potentially fatal irregular heartbeats have been reported to occur.
• Guarana has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of guarana 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 guarana 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.
• Guarana is also known as Paullinia cupana, paullinia, Brazilian cocoa, guarana bread, guarana paste or gum, and zoom. Guarana is also gift in some soft drinks imported from South America in a manner similar to American soft-drinks fortified with caffeine.
• Guarana contains very tall concentrations of caffeine and has been used as a stimulant and appetite suppressant.
• Guarana has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of guarana 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.
• Guarana may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
• Guarana, or its active constituent caffeine, must not be taken when formulated with ephedrine in diet aids or performance-enhancing supplements. Potentially fatal irregular heartbeats have been reported to occur.
• Conversation to your doctor or health care provider till taking guarana if you have
· heart problems or tall blood pressure,
· kidney disease,
· an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or
· an anxiety or nervous disorder.
• Guarana contains a big amount of caffeine which may be problematic if used by people with any of the conditions listed above. You may not be able to use guarana, or your doctor or health care provider may recommend a lower doze or particular monitoring.
• Till taking guarana, 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. Guarana may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take guarana without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. Guarana contains a big amount of caffeine.
• Do not take guarana without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. Guarana contains a big amount of caffeine, which may reason restlessness, sleep disorders, and another effects in breast-feeding infants.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of guarana by children. Guarana contains a big amount of caffeine, which may reason anemia and another problems in children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of guarana 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 guarana, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• Standardized formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more dependable doze of the product.
• Guarana is generally taken as a powder, mixed with water or other beverage.
• Store guarana as directed on the package. In common, guarana must be protected from easy and moisture.
• Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra guarana to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Symptoms of a guarana overdose are not well known but might include painful urination, restlessness, tremor, vomiting, and abdominal spasms.
• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Although rare, serious side effects from guarana have been reported. Stop taking guarana and search abnormal medical attention if you experience
· a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives; or
· irregular heartbeats or chest pain.
• Another smaller serious side effects may also reported with the use of guarana. Conversation to your doctor or health care provider if you experience
· heartburn;
· upset stomach;
· loss of appetite;
· constipation or diarrhea;
· nervousness, irritability, or anxiety;
· sleeplessness;
· irregular heartbeats; or
· headache.
• 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.
• Guarana, or its active constituent caffeine, must not be taken when formulated with ephedrine in diet aids or performance-enhancing supplements. Potentially fatal irregular heartbeats have been reported to occur.
• Interactions between guarana 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 guarana if you are taking any another medicines or supplements.
• 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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