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PROSTASAN SAW PALMETTO is a brand name for Saw Palmetto Extract. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms in men who have a confirmed diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), based on traditional use only. Prior to treatment other serious conditions should have been ruled out by a doctor.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults and the elderly:
One capsule daily to be taken with food.
Children and adolescents less than 18 years old:
This product is not indicated in patients less than 18 years.
Hepatic and renal impairment:
The safety of Saw palmetto has not been studied in patients with hepatic and/or renal impairment. 4. ’) If symptoms worsen or if no improvement in symptoms is seen after 8 weeks of treatment, consult a doctor or qualified health care practitioner.
There has been one case report of intraoperative haemorrhage associated with the use of Saw palmetto.
Based on post-marketing data other adverse events that have been reported are:
Gastrointestinal disorders • Eructation and gastrointestinal discomfort Skin disorders • Allergic reactions such as rash, pruritis The frequency is not known. If other adverse effects not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Do not exceed stated dose. This product is intended for use in men who have had benign prostatic hypertrophy already diagnosed by a medical practitioner. If symptoms worsen or if haematuria or pyrexia occur, medical advice must be sought immediately.
If no improvement in symptoms is seen after 8 weeks of treatment, consult a doctor or qualified health care practitioner. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Saw palmetto is unlikely to have an effect on levels of serum prostate specific antigen (PSA).
There has been a case report of intra-operative haemorrhage associated with the use of Saw palmetto. The prolonged bleeding time may have been a result of platelet dysfunction caused by cyclooxygenase inhibition by Saw palmetto. As a precaution Saw palmetto should be discontinued and the platelet function assessed prior to patients undergoing surgery.
Patients taking medication for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy should consult their doctor before using Prostasan Capsules.
This product should not be used: • In patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Saw palmetto or any of the other ingredients used in this product. • By patients who are under 18 years of age. • By women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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