Anethum

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

ANETHUM
•     Ingredients and active components
Anethum pills are scientifically formulated from the seeds and leaves of Anethum graveolens L. (Dill), roots and flowers of ‎Cichorium intybusL. (Chicory, Radicchio-known as an ancient herb), leaves of Fumaria parvifloraL. (Araka, Pitpapra) And ‎Citrus aurantifoliaL.(Lime-Bitter orange)‎
 

•    What Anethum is used for
Prevention and treatment of coronary artery diseases and gall bladder attack.‎
 
‎What Anethum does (medication's effects on the body)‎
The benefits of Anethum include lowering lipid and sugar levels, and it has been ‎reported to reduce the incidence of diabetic ‎complications by reducing ‎Cholesterol and triglyceride in the bloodstream.‎
 

•    How Anethum works
Anethum has many significant effects on the body. It enhances antioxidant ‎effectiveness in the body by supporting the genes in ‎glucose and lipid pathways.‎
The compounds of Anethum increase biliary excretions. Quercetin (Antioxidant) ‎and lactucopricrin included in Anethum are ‎reported to be highly beneficial in ‎promoting liver, cardiovascular, mental and kidney health.‎Also, in ‎vitro tests indicate that ‎extracts of Fumaria parviflora L. Prevents Formation of ‎Gallstones.‎
 
•    Before you use ANETHUM
‎When must you not take it
If you are a pregnant or a breastfeeding mom Seek professional advice to make sure this medication suits your health ‎condition.‎
 
 
•    Taking ANETHUM
‎How and when to ‎take it
‎2-3 tablets three times a day with a full glass of water‎
‎How long to take it
Usage of this medication longer than 12 months, may increase the chance of beta-‎carotene poisoning.‎
‎If you forget to take it (what to do if you miss a dose)
Never overdose, continue with your usual dosage.‎
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•    While you are taking ANETHUM
‎Things you must do

• Because of the probability of photo dermatitis, do not expose the drug to ‎sunlight for a long time while using it.‎

 
‎Things you ‎must not do ‎

• ‎Taking Anethum with diuretic drugs which hold Potassium should be ‎done under physician’s supervision since Anethum ‎graveolens L. The ‎extract is rich in potassium.‎

• Concurrent use of Anethum and Methoxypsoralen (photochemotherapy ‎of ‎psoriasis) is strictly forbidden.‎

 
‎Things to be careful of

• ‎Concurrent use of Anethum and vitamin A supplements should be done ‎‎under doctor’s supervision since Anethum ‎includes Anethum graveolens ‎L. ‎Extract which is rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor).‎
• Keep it out of children reach.‎

 
•    Side effects

• Overdosing may cause a vaginal spotting/bleeding in women
• Dermatological allergies and photo dermatitis‎
• Taking herbal supplements may decrease the effectiveness of other drugs you are taking or may increase the adverse ‎side effects.
• Yellow skin especially in palm .and soles ‎

 
•    After taking it
 
Dermatological allergies and photo dermatitis, secretion of blood from a woman's vagina and ‎yellowing of skin color (especially ‎palms and soles) have been ‎reported due to long-term ‎use or taking more than the recommended dose.‎
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Storage
In a cool and dark place with the 20-25°C‎
 
‎Disposal
Dispose of in the everyday rubbish bin.‎
 

•    Product ‎
‎What ANETHUM looks like
Dosage Form: Tablet
Packaging:‎100 pills in the form of tablet strips - 650milligrams each.‎
 
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‎Manufacturer
This product is made from high quality local and imported organically planted and ‎harvested herbs, and it has been formulated by ‎Iran Darouk Pharmaceuticals.‎