Remifemin

Remifemin

Manufacturer:

Merck

Distributor:

BSV Bioscience Phils
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cimicifuga racemosa L. rhizome extr (Black cohosh root & rhizome)
Indications/Uses
Relief of menopausal complaints eg, vasomotor symptoms (eg, hot flushes, sweating), psychovegetative symptoms (eg, sleeping disorders, nervousness & depressive moods), neurovegetative complaints/premenstruation & dysmenorrhea.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take 1 in the morning & 1 in the evening w/ some liqd. Do not suck.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
History of liver disease. Discontinue use if liver injury (eg, tiredness, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin & eyes or severe upper stomach pain w/ nausea & vomiting or dark urine). Vag bleeding. Patient undergoing breast cancer or other hormone-dependent tumor treatments. Lactose intolerance.
Adverse Reactions
Rarely, allergic skin reactions (urticaria, itching skin, skin rash), facial & peripheral edema, GI disorder (dyspepsia, diarrhea) & wt gain. Liver toxicity eg, hepatitis, jaundice, liver function test disturbances.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on the Genito-Urinary System
ATC Classification
G03CX - Other estrogens ; Used in estrogenic hormone preparations.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Remifemin tab
Packing/Price
60's
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