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Missed Dose

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Evening Primrose Oil - Oral
Evening Primrose Oil, Evening Priprose Oil

Uses
Evening primrose oil has been used for decreasing the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol and by decreasing the risk of blood clots (decreased platelet aggregation). It has also been used for controlling symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), to reduce breast pain, to decrease symptoms of cystic breast disease as well as for skin conditions (eczema). Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Storage

Refer to storage information printed on the package.
If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include loose stools and stomach pain.

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Evening Primrose Oil Super 1300 mg
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How To Use

Take this product by mouth as directed.
Follow all directions on the product package.
If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.

Side Effects

Indigestion, nausea, soft stools, or headache may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this product: psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia).
Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol.
Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product.
This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this product.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, including: certain psychiatric medications (phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or fluphenazine).

CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.