PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES
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Vitality
Capsules
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules because it contains important information for you to get the best results. Keep this leaflet. You may need to use it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you develop new symptoms, if your symptoms get much worse or if your symptoms have not shown any sign of improvement over 4 weeks. Please tell your pharmacist or doctor if a side effect occurs and gets troublesome, or seems serious to you, or if you get a side effect not listed in this leaflet. In this leaflet: 1. What Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules 3. How to take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Pharmaton Vitality Capsules 6. Further information 1.WHAT PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are a multivitamin, mineral and ginseng supplement. Each capsule contains standardised Ginseng extract G115 with Vitamins A, B group, C, D, E, Nicotinamide, Folic acid, Biotin, and minerals Iron, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium. See Section 6 (Further information) for a complete list of the ingredients and quantities in each capsule. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are for: Relief of short periods of daily fatigue associated with a busy, hectic lifestyle. Symptoms of daily fatigue include temporary periods of exhaustion (for example caused by stress), tiredness and a feeling of weakness or lack of vitality (loss of energy). Prevention and treatment of symptoms caused by an unbalanced diet. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules work by enhancing mental and physical performance through the combined action of Ginseng G115, vitamins and minerals on the basic metabolic processes. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are suitable for adult men and women but not for children. More information about daily fatigue Daily fatigue is associated with a busy, hectic lifestyle, and symptoms may include: Lack of energy Increase in rest requirements Energy not restored even after sleep Decreased mental and physical performance Lethargy Lack of concentration Lifestyle changes that may help to overcome daily fatigue include: Healthy eating Regular exercise, such as a midday stroll Take time out to allow for relaxation Prioritise work loads, instead of cramming too much into one ay d Delegate tasks at work and home Find new ways to deal with stress Learn to say no when there are too many demands on personal time Reduce the intake of alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes 2.BEFORE YOU TAKE PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES Do not take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules if: You are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in Section 6 of this leaflet You have problems with your kidneys You have high iron levels, such as in haemochromatosis, which is caused by a problem that may run in your family You have problems with high levels of Vitamin A or D in your body You have problems with high levels of calcium in your blood or urine Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this medicine. Taking other medicines The following medicines should not be taken with Pharmaton Vitality Capsules: Vitamin A derivatives called retinoids (prescribed to treat acne) Vitamin D treatment You should tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking the following medicines: Medicines to thin the blood called coumarin anticoagulants such as warfarin. This is because your doctor will need to monitor your blood before you start or stop taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules Food, drink, vitamin and mineral supplements It is important not to take too much Vitamin A, D, or iron. You should consider your daily intake of these vitamins and minerals taking into account all sources including food and drinks. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contain Vitamin A. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breast-feeding. Important information about the ingredients Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contain peanut oil (also known as arachis oil). If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contain a small amount of lactose. If you are intolerant to lactose or you cannot digest it, do not take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules.
If you are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Pharmaton Vitality Capsules listed in Section 6, do not take this medicine. 3.HOW TO TAKE PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES Follow the instructions printed in this leaflet. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you develop new symptoms or if your symptoms get much worse or have not shown any sign of improvement over four weeks. Adults (including the elderly) Take one capsule each day. It is recommended to take the capsule in the morning with food. Swallow the capsule whole with water. Children Do not give these capsules to children. How long to take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules for Start by taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules for 4 weeks. If, after 4 weeks treatment, you are starting to feel better, you may continue to take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules for up to 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, talk to a doctor if you would like to continue using Pharmaton Vitality Capsules. The doctor may wish to investigate your symptoms further. If you take more Pharmaton Vitality Capsules than you should If you overdose on this medicine you should talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. If a child accidentally swallows Pharmaton Vitality Capsules Keep out of the reach and sight of children. This product contains iron which could be fatal to a child that takes too much. If a child accidentally swallows a capsule, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. 4.POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Pharmaton Vitality Capsules can cause side effects in some people, but these are usually mild. The following side effects may happen with this medicine Headache Feeling dizzy Difficulty sleeping (insomnia) Sensitivity reactions such as rash and itching (pruritus) The side effects below are less likely to happen if you take the capsules with food Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) Stomach pains or diarrhoea If a side effect occurs and gets troublesome, or seems serious to you, or if you get a side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your pharmacist or doctor. 5. HOW TO STORE PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES Do not store above 25C. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not take the capsules after the expiry date, which you will find printed on the packaging.
6.Further information What Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contains Each capsule contains the following active ingredients: Active ingredient Supplement Name Panax Ginseng extract G115 Vitamin A palmitate Colecalciferol -Tocopheryl acetate Ascorbic acid Thiamine mononitrate Riboflavin Nicotinamide Pyridoxine hydrochloride Folic acid Cyanocobalamine Biotin Calcium phosphate Iron sulphate Magnesium sulphate Zinc sulphate Copper sulphate Sodium selenite Lecithin G115 Ginseng Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B6 Folic acid Vitamin B12 Vitamin B7 Calcium Iron Magnesium Zinc Copper Selenium Lecithin Amount of Supplement per capsule 40 mg 2667 IU 200 IU 10 mg 60 mg 1.4 mg 1.6 mg 18 mg 2 mg 100 micrograms 1 microgram 150 micrograms 100 mg 10 mg 10 mg 1 mg 2 mg 50 micrograms 100 mg
The capsules also contain the following ingredients: rapeseed oil, arachis (peanut) oil, ethyl vanillin (flavouring), gelatin, hard fat, triglycerides (medium chain), glycerol, iron oxide red and black (E172 - colourings), lactose and silica. What Pharmaton Vitality Capsules look like and contents of the pack Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are a dark brown opaque soft gelatin capsule. They are available in packs of 30, 60 and 100 capsules. Marketing Authorisation Holder Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd. Self Medication Division Ellesfield Avenue Bracknell Berkshire, RG12 8YS United Kingdom Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG Binger Strasse 173 55216 Ingelheim/Rhein Germany This leaflet was revised in January 2011.
PHARMATON and G115 are registered trademarks.
Boehringer Ingelheim Limited 2011
Package leaflet: Information for user
abcd
Vitality
Capsules
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules because it contains important information for you to get the best results. Keep this leaflet. You may need to use it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you develop new symptoms, if your symptoms get much worse or if your symptoms have not shown any sign of improvement over 4 weeks. Please tell your pharmacist or doctor if a side effect occurs and gets troublesome, or seems serious to you, or if you get a side effect not listed in this leaflet. In this leaflet: 1. What Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules 3. How to take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Pharmaton Vitality Capsules 6. Further information 1.WHAT PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are a multivitamin, mineral and ginseng supplement. Each capsule contains standardised Ginseng extract G115 with Vitamins A, B group, C, D, E, Nicotinamide, Folic acid, Biotin, and minerals Iron, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium. See Section 6 (Further information) for a complete list of the ingredients and quantities in each capsule. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are for: Relief of short periods of daily fatigue associated with a busy, hectic lifestyle. Symptoms of daily fatigue include temporary periods of exhaustion (for example caused by stress), tiredness and a feeling of weakness or lack of vitality (loss of energy). Prevention and treatment of symptoms caused by an unbalanced diet. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules work by enhancing mental and physical performance through the combined action of Ginseng G115, vitamins and minerals on the basic metabolic processes. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are suitable for adult men and women but not for children. More information about daily fatigue Daily fatigue is associated with a busy, hectic lifestyle, and symptoms may include: Lack of energy Increase in rest requirements Energy not restored even after sleep Decreased mental and physical performance Lethargy Lack of concentration Lifestyle changes that may help to overcome daily fatigue include: Healthy eating Regular exercise, such as a midday stroll Take time out to allow for relaxation Prioritise work loads, instead of cramming too much into one ay d Delegate tasks at work and home Find new ways to deal with stress Learn to say no when there are too many demands on personal time Reduce the intake of alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes 2.BEFORE YOU TAKE PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES Do not take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules if: You are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in Section 6 of this leaflet You have problems with your kidneys You have high iron levels, such as in haemochromatosis, which is caused by a problem that may run in your family You have problems with high levels of Vitamin A or D in your body You have problems with high levels of calcium in your blood or urine Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this medicine. Taking other medicines The following medicines should not be taken with Pharmaton Vitality Capsules: Vitamin A derivatives called retinoids (prescribed to treat acne) Vitamin D treatment You should tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking the following medicines: Medicines to thin the blood called coumarin anticoagulants such as warfarin. This is because your doctor will need to monitor your blood before you start or stop taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules Food, drink, vitamin and mineral supplements It is important not to take too much Vitamin A, D, or iron. You should consider your daily intake of these vitamins and minerals taking into account all sources including food and drinks. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contain Vitamin A. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breast-feeding. Important information about the ingredients Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contain peanut oil (also known as arachis oil). If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules. Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contain a small amount of lactose. If you are intolerant to lactose or you cannot digest it, do not take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules.
If you are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Pharmaton Vitality Capsules listed in Section 6, do not take this medicine. 3.HOW TO TAKE PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES Follow the instructions printed in this leaflet. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you develop new symptoms or if your symptoms get much worse or have not shown any sign of improvement over four weeks. Adults (including the elderly) Take one capsule each day. It is recommended to take the capsule in the morning with food. Swallow the capsule whole with water. Children Do not give these capsules to children. How long to take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules for Start by taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules for 4 weeks. If, after 4 weeks treatment, you are starting to feel better, you may continue to take Pharmaton Vitality Capsules for up to 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, talk to a doctor if you would like to continue using Pharmaton Vitality Capsules. The doctor may wish to investigate your symptoms further. If you take more Pharmaton Vitality Capsules than you should If you overdose on this medicine you should talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. If a child accidentally swallows Pharmaton Vitality Capsules Keep out of the reach and sight of children. This product contains iron which could be fatal to a child that takes too much. If a child accidentally swallows a capsule, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. 4.POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Pharmaton Vitality Capsules can cause side effects in some people, but these are usually mild. The following side effects may happen with this medicine Headache Feeling dizzy Difficulty sleeping (insomnia) Sensitivity reactions such as rash and itching (pruritus) The side effects below are less likely to happen if you take the capsules with food Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) Stomach pains or diarrhoea If a side effect occurs and gets troublesome, or seems serious to you, or if you get a side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your pharmacist or doctor. 5. HOW TO STORE PHARMATON VITALITY CAPSULES Do not store above 25C. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not take the capsules after the expiry date, which you will find printed on the packaging.
6.Further information What Pharmaton Vitality Capsules contains Each capsule contains the following active ingredients: Active ingredient Supplement Name Panax Ginseng extract G115 Vitamin A palmitate Colecalciferol -Tocopheryl acetate Ascorbic acid Thiamine mononitrate Riboflavin Nicotinamide Pyridoxine hydrochloride Folic acid Cyanocobalamine Biotin Calcium phosphate Iron sulphate Magnesium sulphate Zinc sulphate Copper sulphate Sodium selenite Lecithin G115 Ginseng Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B6 Folic acid Vitamin B12 Vitamin B7 Calcium Iron Magnesium Zinc Copper Selenium Lecithin Amount of Supplement per capsule 40 mg 2667 IU 200 IU 10 mg 60 mg 1.4 mg 1.6 mg 18 mg 2 mg 100 micrograms 1 microgram 150 micrograms 100 mg 10 mg 10 mg 1 mg 2 mg 50 micrograms 100 mg
The capsules also contain the following ingredients: rapeseed oil, arachis (peanut) oil, ethyl vanillin (flavouring), gelatin, hard fat, triglycerides (medium chain), glycerol, iron oxide red and black (E172 - colourings), lactose and silica. What Pharmaton Vitality Capsules look like and contents of the pack Pharmaton Vitality Capsules are a dark brown opaque soft gelatin capsule. They are available in packs of 30, 60 and 100 capsules. Marketing Authorisation Holder Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd. Self Medication Division Ellesfield Avenue Bracknell Berkshire, RG12 8YS United Kingdom Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG Binger Strasse 173 55216 Ingelheim/Rhein Germany This leaflet was revised in January 2011.
PHARMATON and G115 are registered trademarks.
Boehringer Ingelheim Limited 2011
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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