Bioflavinoids
PRONUNCIATION:
bye o FLAH vin oyds
BRAND: Amino-Opti-C, P-1000, Pan C 500,
Peridin-C, Span C
What is
the most important information I should know about
bioflavinoids?
• Do
not take more bioflavinoids than is directed by your doctor or
on the package.
What
are bioflavinoids?
•
Bioflavinoids are found in the rind of green citrus fruits and
in rose hips and black currants.
• There is no established need for bioflavinoids in human
nutrition. Bioflavinoids have been used historically in a
variety of disease states including Rheumatic fever, habitual
abortion, poliomyelitis, prevention of bleeding, rheumatoid
arthritis, periodontal disease, diabetic retinitis, and
others.
• Bioflavinoids may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide.
Who
should not take bioflavinoids?
• Before
taking bioflavinoids, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or
health care professional if you have any other medical
conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or other
herbal/health supplements.
• Do
not take bioflavinoids without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It is not
known whether bioflavinoids will harm an unborn baby.
• Do
not take bioflavinoids without first talking to your
doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not known
whether bioflavinoids will harm a nursing infant.
How
should I take bioflavinoids?
• Take
bioflavinoids exactly as directed by your doctor or as
directed on the package. If you do not understand these
directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain
them to you.
• Swallow
each nonchewable dose (tablets and capsules) with a full glass
of water.
• Do
not crush, chew, or break the sustained-release formulations
of bioflavinoids, swallow them whole. These are specially
formulated to release slowly into your body.
• Do
not take more bioflavinoids than is directed by your doctor or
on the package.
• Store
bioflavinoids at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What
happens if I miss a dose?
• No
information is available regarding a missed dose of
bioflavinoids. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care
professional if you require further information.
What
happens if I overdose?
• No
information is available regarding an overdose of
bioflavinoids. Consult a poison control center or an emergency
room if you require further information. Symptoms of a
bioflavinoids overdose are not known.
What
should I avoid while taking bioflavinoids?
• There
are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activities
while you are taking bioflavinoids unless otherwise directed
by your health care provider.
What
are the possible side effects of bioflavinoids?
• Stop
taking bioflavinoids and seek emergency medical attention if
you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or
face; or hives).
• No
other side effects have been reported with the use of
bioflavinoids. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What
other drugs will affect bioflavinoids?
• No
drugs have been reported to interact with bioflavinoids. Talk
to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines or other herbal/health
supplements.
Where
can I get more information?
• Your
doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more
information about bioflavinoids.
