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Mace is a tree where two spices, nutmeg and mace, are found. It is an herbal medicine sometimes used to treat diarrhea (loose stools), flatulence (passing gas), hemorrhoids, nausea, rheumatoid arthritis, pain, and inflammation (redness, tenderness, and swelling). It may also be used for depression, schizophrenia, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis (hard blood vessels) and to prevent tooth decay (cavities).
Other names for Mace include: Muskatbuam, Myristica, Myristica fragrans, Myristicae semen, Nuez moscada, Nux moscata.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
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Mace
Uses
Mace is a tree where two spices, nutmeg and mace, are found. It is an herbal medicine sometimes used to treat diarrhea (loose stools), flatulence (passing gas), hemorrhoids, nausea, rheumatoid arthritis, pain, and inflammation (redness, tenderness, and swelling). It may also be used for depression, schizophrenia, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis (hard blood vessels) and to prevent tooth decay (cavities).
Other names for Mace include: Muskatbuam, Myristica, Myristica fragrans, Myristicae semen, Nuez moscada, Nux moscata.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Storage
- Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
- Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
- Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
- Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
- Never share your medicine.
How To Use
- Talk with your caregiver about how much Mace you should take.
- The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Mace.
- If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
- Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you...
Are taking medicine or are allergic (uh-ler-jik) to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or diet supplement) .
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine .
Are breast feeding .
Have other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.
Drug Interactions
- Before taking Mace, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding .
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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.
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