VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Version: 3
September 2016
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Combination product – Western Herbals.
This medicine has not been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
SCHEDULING STATUS
Not scheduled.
PROPRIETARY NAME, STRENGTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Vital Odourless Garlic soft gelatine capsules.
Read this leaflet carefully because it contains important information.
Vital Odourless Garlic is available without a doctor’s prescription. However, you still need to use Vital Odourless Garlic carefully to get the best results.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
WHAT VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC CONTAINS
Each Vital Odourless Garlic soft gelatine capsule contains:
| **Odourless Garlic (Allium sativum) Providing Allicin | 75 mg 30 µg |
| Vitamin A | 240 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg |
** Added as herbal extract
The other ingredients are Antifoam M, gelatine, glycerine, hardened unsaturated oil, iron oxide yellow, lecithin, purified water, sunflower seed oil/ canola oil and titanium dioxide.
Vital Odourless Garlic contains no lactose or sugar.
WHAT VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC IS USED FOR
Odourless Garlic is traditionally used for its antimicrobial effects.
BEFORE YOU TAKE VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Do not take Vital Odourless Garlic:
- If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredients or any other ingredients (see “WHAT VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC IS USED FOR”).
Take special care with Vital Odourless Garlic:
- If you are planning to undergo some dental and surgical procedures due to an increased risk of bleeding.
- If you suffer from gastrointestinal conditions as garlic can irritate the stomach (see “POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS”).
- If you suffer from bleeding disorders or take blood thinning medications (anticoagulants, aspirin, anti-platelet agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), as it may affect the ability of the blood to clot (see ”Taking other medicines with Vital Odourless Garlic”).
Taking Vital Odourless Garlic with food or drink:
- Take Vital Odourless Garlic with water after food.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Safety in pregnancy and lactation (breast feeding) has not been established.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice before taking Vital Odourless Garlic.
Driving and using machinery:
Vital Odourless Garlic should not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Vital Odourless Garlic:
The capsule is made from Halaal gelatine of bovine (animal) origin.
Taking other medicines with Vital Odourless Garlic:
Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicines (This includes complementary and traditional medicines).
Patients taking Isoniazid for TB treatment, or anti-retroviral medicines for HIV treatment or for any other immune-compromised conditions should avoid taking garlic containing supplements. Patients taking medicines for thinning of blood (anticoagulants / anti-platelet agents) should also take special care.
HOW TO TAKE VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Always take Vital Odourless Garlic exactly as indicated or as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The usual dose is 1 – 2 capsules 3 times per day. Take with water after food.
If you take more Vital Odourless Garlic than you should:
See “POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS”.
In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison control centre.
Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
If you forget to take a dose of Vital Odourless Garlic:
Take your missed dose when you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Vital Odourless Garlic can have side effects.
Not all side effects reported for Vital Odourless Garlic are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice.
Most commonly reported side effects are malodorous (bad) breath, body odour, gastrointestinal (GI) upset and allergic reactions.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
STORING AND DISPOSING OF VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Store all medicines out of reach of children.
Store at or below 25 ˚C in a dry place. Protect from light.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label.
Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).
PRESENTATION OF VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
An appropriately-labelled plastic container with flip-off lid, containing 100 Vital Odourless Garlic soft gelatine capsules.
IDENTIFICATION OF VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
A small, oval, golden-yellow soft gelatine capsule.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT
Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd
Lavender Lane
Kuils River
7580.
DATE OF PUBLICATION
October 2011.
© Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd 2016.
