Green Mince

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

GREEN MINCE
 •    Ingredients and active components
Green Mince tablet is formulated and made from the extract of green tea leaves with the scientific name Camellia sinensis L.. 
Each tablet contains at least 410 mg of standardized dried extract of green tea leaves.
Active ingredients include polyphenol compounds such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), as well as tannin, caffeine, theophylline and theobromine.
 
•    What GREEN MINCE is used for 

• Control and reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol
• Increase in metabolism rate and reduction in weight

 
•    How GREEN MINCE works 
By stimulating a certain enzyme, green tea removes the extra triglyceride in the body, and thus is an invaluable help in removing body fat. In various foodstuff, there is sugar and fat, which is then turned into triglyceride in the liver and small intestine. These triglycerides enter bloodstream and then other body tissues. Triglycerides are a source of energy for all physical activities and are necessary for the body; however, their excess would result in adverse effects, as they are turned into a type of fat, the accumulation of which causes obesity. Green tea contains a high amount of polyphenols; one of these polyphenols, called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is the main component in green tea which helps weight loss. This compound activates an enzyme which is responsible for the breakdown and removal of excess triglyceride in the body. Green tea causes weight loss through an increase in the rate of metabolism in the body. Furthermore, EGCG along with the caffeine present in green tea stimulates the central nervous system and causes a release of fat in the bloodstream, which in turn acts as fuel for the organs of the body.
 
•    Before you use GREEN MINCE
‎When NOT to take it 

• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Children.
• Individuals with a history of high eye pressure.

Use during Pregnancy and Lactation
The use of this product is NOT recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
 
•    Taking GREEN MINCE
‎How and when to ‎take it 
Two times a day, take 1-2 tablets each time with a meal.
‎ How long to take it 
In case of any physician recommendation, continue taking it until the visible symptoms have improved.
 
‎What to do if you miss a dose 
If you miss a dose of Green Mince, try to take it as soon as remember if it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of it at the same time.
 
•    While you are taking GREEN MINCE
‎Things you must do‎ 

• Individuals with a history of migraine should consult their physician.

‎Things you ‎must not do ‎ 

• Do not use higher doses than that recommended.
• This tablet should not be taken with iron supplements as it prevents iron absorption.

‎Things to be careful of‎ 

• To be taken with caution in patients with a history of heart, kidney, digestive, hyperthyroid and psychiatric disorders such as anxiety.
• The Green Mince tablet increases the effect of penicillin and benzyl penicillin, and amplifies the effects of aspirin and other anticoagulants such as warfarin.
• The sedative effects of such drugs as diazepam, clonazepam, triazolam, zopiclone, or pentobarbital are reduced due to the caffeine in the green tea.
• The consumption of caffeine present in green tea slightly increases the blood pressure of some people who take such medications as propranolol and metoprolol.
• In case of concurrent use of lithium and the caffeine present in the tablet, serum concentrations of lithium decrease.
• The caffeine present in the tablet interferes with oral contraceptives, cimetidine, verapamil, disulfiram, fluconazole, phenylpropanolamine, and antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, as these drugs amplify the stimulating effects of caffeine.

 
•    Side effects 
Digestive problems such as increase in gastric acid, stomach irritability, diarrhea or constipation have been reported with the use of this tablet. Excessive consumption of caffeine which is present in green tea and some of its extracts can cause such symptoms as anger, sleep- and restlessness in some people. Green tea may also lower the levels of such hormones as testosterone, estradiol, and insulin in the blood.
 
•    After taking it
‎Storage 

• Keep the product in the package away from light, in a dry place, and below 25°C
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

‎Disposal 
Do not put into sewer lines. Dispose in the everyday rubbish bin.‎
 

•    The Product ‎ 
‎What GREEN MINCE looks like 
Dosage Form: Tablet
Packaging: 3 blisters each one containing 10 tablets inside cardboard package; patient information leaflet inside.
 
‎Manufacturer 
This product is made from high quality local and imported herbs organically planted and ‎harvested. It has been formulated by ‎Iran Darouk Pharmaceuticals.‎