LECITHIN

(LEH sih thin) Brand: Lecithin Natural, Lecithin-Softgels, Soya Lecithin

What is the most significant information I must know about lecithin?

Lecithin has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of lecithin 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 lecithin?

• The use of lecithin 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.

Lecithin is also known as lecithol, vitellin, kelecin, and granulestin. Lecithin is a naturally occurring stuff found in beef liver, beefsteak, eggs, peanuts, cauliflower, and oranges. Commercial lecithin commodity generally come from soybeans, egg yolk, or brain tissue.

Lecithin has been used in the treatment and/or prevention of tall cholesterol levels, neurologic disorders, and liver ailments.

Lecithin has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of lecithin 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.

Lecithin may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.

Who must not take lecithin?

• Conversation to your doctor till taking lecithin if you have any another medical conditions, allergies, or if you take another medicines or herbal/health supplements. Lecithin may not be recommended in some situations.

Do not take lecithin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. Lecithin is usually not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Do not take lecithin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• There is no information accessible regarding the use of lecithin by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.

How must I take lecithin?

• The use of lecithin 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 use lecithin, 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.

Lecithin is accessible in pill, granule, paste, and liquid formulations. Another formulations may also be available.

• Do not take more of this product than is directed.

• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets, liquid, and others) of lecithin 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 lecithin.

• Store lecithin as directed on the package. In common, lecithin must be protected from easy and moisture.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• No information is accessible regarding a missed doze of lecithin. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider if you require further information.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

• Symptoms of a lecithin overdose are not known.

What must I avoid while taking lecithin?

• There are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking lecithin, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.

What are the possible side effects of lecithin?

• Although uncommon, allergic reactions to lecithin have been reported. Stop taking lecithin 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 infrequently reported. Conversation to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience

· decreased appetite,

· nausea, or

· heighten salivation.

• 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 lecithin?

• There are no reported interactions between lecithin and another medications. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or another herbal/health supplements.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about lecithin.

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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