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Green lipped mussel is a dietary supplement used for arthritis, asthma, menstrual (monthly) pain, multiple sclerosis, and skin problems like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. It may also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.
Other names for Green lipped mussel include: Perna canaliculus, Lyprinol(R), Seatone, and New Zealand green lipped mussel.
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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Green Lipped Mussel
Uses
Green lipped mussel is a dietary supplement used for arthritis, asthma, menstrual (monthly) pain, multiple sclerosis, and skin problems like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. It may also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.
Other names for Green lipped mussel include: Perna canaliculus, Lyprinol(R), Seatone, and New Zealand green lipped mussel.
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- Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.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 with others.
Side Effects
- Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, or rash..
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you...
are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary 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 Green lipped mussel, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding .
Green lipped mussel can be contaminated with heavy metals (5) or shellfish toxins (6).
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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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