Monopotex

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

MONOPOTEX®
 •    Ingredients and active components
   
Monopotex Tablet and Drop                                                   
Monopotex Tablet is formulated and made from vitex (Vitex agnus-castus L.)
Each tablet contains 4 mg standardized dry extract of vitex (Vitex agnus-castus L.)
Active ingredients include flavonoids (castisin, penduletin, chrysophanol D, vitexin and isovitexin) and alkaloids (viticin, iridoids aucubin and agnuside).
 

•    What MONOPOTEX® is used for 

• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Menstruation irregularities and amenorrhea
• Menopausal disorders
• Galactorrhea
• Regulation of the menstrual cycle
• Breast tenderness

 
•    How MONOPOTEX® works 
This medicinal supplement does not contain a hormone, but stimulates hormone secretion and balances their activity. The formulation of this product resembles the effect of the pituitary in the case of the hormones FSH, LH and LTH. As this product is a dopamine agonist, it can inhibit prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary. This product can exert its effects in accordance with the state of the body. For instance, in premenstrual syndrome, this plant fights the effects of estrogen; and in the case of menopause, compensates for the symptoms resulting from lack of estrogen. Furthermore, this drug contains active phytoestrogens. This plant exerts this effect through influencing the pituitary and the hypothalamus, and therefore balances FSH and LH.
 

•    Before you take MONOPOTEX®
‎When NOT to take it 

• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Severe allergy to the drug.
• Not to be used in patients with pituitary tumors and breast cancer.

Use during Pregnancy and Lactation
NOT to be used during pregnancy and lactation. 

•    Taking MONOPOTEX®
‎How and when to ‎take it 
The dosage of each medication is to be prescribed by your physician. However, the usual dosage of this medicinal supplement is as follows:

• One tablet a day.

‎How long to take it 
For best results, take the drug consistently at the same time, for three months.
‎What to do if you miss a dose 
If you miss a dose of Monopotex®, 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 MONOPOTEX®
‎Things you must do‎ 

• This product is an antagonist for Haloperidol. In case of concurrent use, consult your physician.
• Due to synergistic effects for bromocriptine, consult your physician in case of concurrent use.

‎Things you ‎must not do ‎ 

• Should not be taken with dopamine antagonists, as it reduces their effect.
• This product should not be taken concurrently with progesterone drugs and birth control medication.

‎Things to be careful of‎ 

• This product might aggravate non-PMS-related spasmodic dysmenorrhea; this might have to do with the effect of progesterone on the release of prostaglandins from the endometrium.  Therefore, this product is usually beneficial for spasmodic dysmenorrhea along with PMS and congestive dysmenorrhea.

 
•    Side effects 
Might cause pruritic skin rashes. In case allergic rashes occur, discontinue use and consult your physician.
 

•    After taking it
‎Storage 

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

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

•    The Product ‎ 
‎What MONOPOTEX® looks like 
Dosage Form: Tablet
Packaging: 3 blisters, each containing 10 tablets in cardboard box; 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.‎