Vital Odourless Garlic

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:

** 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.

VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Weergawe: 3
September 2016

PASIËNTINLIGTINGSPAMFLET

Kombinasieproduk – Westerse kruiemiddels.

Hierdie medisyne is nie deur die Medisynebeheerraad geëvalueer nie. Die doel van hierdie medisyne is nie om enige siekte te diagnoseer, behandel, genees of te voorkom nie.

SKEDULERINGSTATUS

Nie geskeduleerd nie.

EIENDOMSNAAM, STERKTE EN FARMASEUTIESE VORM

Vital Odourless Garlic- sagte gelatienkapsules.

Lees hierdie pamflet sorgvuldig deur, aangesien dit belangrike inligting bevat.

Vital Odourless Garlic is sonder ’n doktersvoorskrif beskikbaar. Jy moet nogtans Vital Odourless Garlic versigtig gebruik om die beste resultate te verkry.

• • Hou hierdie pamflet. Dit mag nodig wees om dit weer te lees.
  • Vra jou apteker indien jy meer inligting of advies benodig.

• Raadpleeg ’n dokter indien jou simptome vererger of nie verbeter nie.

WAT VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC BEVAT

Elke Vital Odourless Garlic- sagte gelatienkapsule bevat:

** Bygevoeg as kruie-ekstrak

Die ander bestanddele is Antifoam M, geel ysteroksied, gelatien, gesuiwerde water, gliserien, lesitien, sonneblomsaadolie/ kanola-olie, titaandioksied en verharde onversadigde olie.

Vital Odourless Garlic bevat geen laktose of suiker.

WAARVOOR VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC GEBRUIK WORD

Knoffel word tradisioneel vir die antimikrobiese effek daarvan gebruik.

VOORDAT JY VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC NEEM

Moenie Vital Odourless Garlic neem:

• indien jy hipersensitief (allergies) vir die aktiewe bestanddele of enige ander bestanddele is (sien “WAT VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC BEVAT”).

Neem spesiale voorsorg met Vital Odourless Garlic:

• indien jy beplan om sekere tandheelkundige of chirurgiese prosedures te ondergaan, weens ’n verhoogde risiko vir bloeding.

• indien jy aan gastroïntestinale kondisies ly, aangesien knoffel die maag kan irriteer (sien “MOONTLIKE NEWE EFFEKTE”).

• indien jy ’n bloedstoornis het of bloedverdunningsmedikasie (teenstollingsmiddels, aspirien, teenplaatjiemiddels, nie-steroïedale anti-inflammatoriese middels) neem, aangesien dit die bloed se vermoë om te stol, kan beïnvloed (sien “Neem van ander medisyne saam met Vital Odourless Garlic”).

Neem van Vital Odourless Garlic met voedsel of drank:

Neem Vital Odourless Garlic met water ná voedsel.

Swangerskap en borsvoeding:

Veiligheid tydens swangerskap en borsvoeding is nie vasgestel nie.

Indien jy swanger is of jou baba borsvoed, raadpleeg asseblief jou dokter, apteker of ander professionele gesondheidsorgwerker vir advies voordat jy Vital Odourless Garlic gebruik.

Bestuur en die gebruik van masjinerie:

Vital Odourless Garlic behoort nie jou vermoë om te bestuur of masjinerie te bedryf, te beïnvloed nie.

Belangrike inligting oor sommige van die bestanddele van Vital Odourless Garlic:

Die kapsule is van Halaal gelatien van bees- (dier-) oorsprong gemaak.

Neem van ander medisyne saam met Vital Odourless Garlic:

Stel altyd jou professionele gesondheidsorgwerker in kennis indien jy enige ander medikasie gebruik (Dit sluit komplementêre en tradisionele medisyne in).

Individue wat isoniasied vir TB-behandeling, of teenretrovirale middels vir MIV-behandeling of vir enige ander immuunverswakte kondisies neem, moet aanvullings wat knoffel bevat, vermy. Individue wat bloedverdunningsmedikasie (teenstollingsmiddels/ teenplaatjiemiddels) neem, moet ook spesiale voorsorg neem.

HOE OM VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC TE NEEM

Neem Vital Odourless Garlic altyd presies soos aangedui, of soos jou dokter aan jou voorgeskryf het. Raadpleeg jou dokter of apteker indien jy onseker is.

Die normale dosis is 1–2 kapsules 3 maal daagliks. Neem met water ná voedsel.

Indien jy meer Vital Odourless Garlic as nodig neem:

Sien “MOONTLIKE NEWE-EFFEKTE”.

In die geval van ’n oordosis raadpleeg jou dokter of apteker. Indien geeneen beskikbaar is nie, kontak die naaste hospitaal of gifbeheersentrum.

Behandeling moet simptomaties en ondersteunend wees.

Indien jy vergeet om ’n dosis Vital Odourless Garlic te neem:

Neem jou oorgeslane dosis wanneer jy onthou. Moenie ’n dubbele dosis neem om vir die oorgeslane dosis op te maak nie.

MOONTLIKE NEWE-EFFEKTE

Vital Odourless Garlic kan newe-effekte hê.

Nie alle newe-effekte wat vir Vital Odourless Garlic aangemeld is, is in hierdie pamflet ingesluit nie. Indien jou algemene gesondheid agteruitgaan of jy enige ongewenste uitwerkings met die gebruik van die medisyne ondervind, raadpleeg asseblief jou dokter, apteker of gesondheidsorgpraktisyn.

Die algemeenste aangemelde newe-effekte is onwelriekende asem, liggaamsreuk, gastroïntestinale ongemak en allergiese reaksies.

Indien jy enige newe-effekte opmerk wat nie in hierdie pamflet ingesluit is nie, stel asseblief jou dokter of apteker in kennis.

BERGING EN WEGDOENING VAN VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC

Berg alle medisyne buite bereik van kinders.

Berg teen of benede 25 °C op ’n droë plek. Beskerm teen lig.

Moenie ná die vervaldatum wat op die etiket aangedui word, gebruik nie.

Neem alle ongebruikte medisyne terug na jou apteker. Moenie ongebruikte medisyne in afvoerpype of rioolstelsels (bv. toilette) weggooi nie.

AANBIEDING VAN VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC

ʼn Toepaslik geëtiketteerde plastiekhouer met ’n wipdeksel wat 100 Vital Odourless Garlic– sagte gelatienkapsules bevat.

IDENTIFIKASIE VAN VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC

’n Klein, ovaal, goudgeel sagte gelatienkapsule.

NAAM EN ADRES VAN APPLIKANT

Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd

Lavenderlaan

Kuilsrivier

7580.

DATUM VAN PUBLIKASIE

Oktober 2011.

© Vital Health Foods (Edms) Bpk. 2016.

VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Version: 3
September 2016

PACKAGE INSERT

SCHEDULING STATUS:

Not scheduled.

PROPRIETARY NAME AND DOSAGE FORM:

Vital Odourless Garlic softgel capsules.

COMPOSITION:

Each Vital Odourless Garlic softgel capsule contains:

** Added as herbal extract.

The inactive 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.

The fill oil for each capsule is encapsulated in Halaal gelatine of bovine origin.

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:

D.32.2. Other.

Discipline: Combination product – Western Herbals.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:

Supplementation with a herbal substance and vitamins (see “COMPOSITION”). The exact mechanism of action for Garlic (Allium sativum) has not been established.

INDICATIONS:

Garlic is traditionally used for its antimicrobial effects.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Do not take if hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients (see “COMPOSITION”).

WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Garlic can irritate the GI tract; use with caution in individuals with infectious or inflammatory GI conditions. Garlic should be used with caution by people suffering from bleeding disorders or who take blood thinning medications (anticoagulants, aspirin, anti-platelet agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), as it may affect platelet aggregation. Avoid oral use in patients prior to some dental and surgical procedures due to an increased risk of bleeding. Keep out of reach of children.

INTERACTIONS:

Patients taking Isoniazid, NNRTI-type anti-retroviral, and Saquinavir should avoid taking garlic containing supplements. Anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy (see “WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS”).

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:

Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Take 1 – 2 capsules 3 times per day. Take with water after food.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Most commonly reported side effects are gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:

See “SIDE EFFECTS”. Treatment: Discontinue use.

IDENTIFICATION:

A small, oval, golden-yellow soft gelatine capsule.

PRESENTATION:

An appropriately-labelled plastic container with flip-off lid, containing 100 Vital Odourless Garlic soft gelatine capsules.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Store at or below 25 ºC in a dry place.

Protect from light.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:

Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd

Lavender Lane

Kuils River

7580.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF PACKAGE INSERT:

October 2011.

Disclaimer: This medicine has not been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

© Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd 2016

VITAL ODOURLESS GARLIC
Weergawe: 3
September 2016

VOUBILJET

SKEDULERINGSTATUS:

Nie geskeduleerd nie.

EIENDOMSNAAM EN DOSEERVORM:

Vital Odourless Garlic– sagte jelkapsules.

SAMESTELLING:

Elke Vital Odourless Garlic– sagte jelkapsule bevat:

** Bygevoeg as kruie-ekstrak

Die onaktiewe bestanddele is Antifoam M, geel ysteroksied, gelatien, gesuiwerde water, gliserien, lesitien, sonneblomsaadolie/ kanola-olie, titaandioksied en verharde onversadigde olie.

Vital Odourless Garlic bevat geen laktose of suiker.

Die olie-inhoud van elke kapsule is in Halaal-gelatien van bees-oorsprong omhul.

FARMAKOLOGIESE KLASSIFIKASIE:

D.32.2. Ander.

Dissipline: Kombinasieproduk – Westerse kruiemiddels.

FARMAKOLOGIESE WERKING:

Aanvulling met ’n kruiemiddel en vitamiene (sien “SAMESTELLING”). Die presiese meganisme van aksie vir knoffel (Allium sativum) is nie vasgestel nie.

INDIKASIES:

Knoffel word tradisioneel vir die antimikrobiese effek daarvan gebruik.

KONTRA-INDIKASIES:

Moenie gebruik indien jy hipersensitief (allergies) vir enige van die bestanddele is nie (sien “SAMESTELLING”).

WAARSKUWINGS EN SPESIALE VOORSORGMAATREËLS:

Knoffel kan die spysverteringskanaal irriteer; gebruik versigtig indien jy ʼn aansteeklike of inflammatoriese gastroïntestinale kondisie het. Knoffel moet met versigtigheid gebruik word indien jy ʼn bloedingstoornis het of bloedverdunningsmedikasie (teenstollingsmiddels, aspirien, teenplaatjiemiddels, nie-steroïedale anti-inflammatoriese middels) neem, aangesien dit plaatjie-aggregasie kan beïnvloed. Vermy mondelingse gebruik voor sommige tandheelkundige en chirurgiese prosedures, weens ’n verhoogde risiko vir bloeding. Hou buite bereik van kinders.

INTERAKSIES:

Individue wat isoniasied, NNRTI-tipe teenretrovirale middels en saquinavir neem, moet aanvullings wat knoffel bevat, vermy. Teenstollingsmiddels /teenplaatjieterapie (sien “WAARSKUWINGS EN SPESIALE VOORSORGMAATREËLS”).

SWANGERSKAP EN BORSVOEDING:

Veiligheid tydens swangerskap en borsvoeding is nie vasgestel nie.

DOSIS EN GEBRUIKSAANWYSINGS:

Neem 1–2 kapsules 3 maal per dag. Neem met water ná voedsel.

NEWE-EFFEKTE:

Die algemeenste aangemelde newe-effekte is gastroïntestinale ongemak en allergiese reaksies.

BEKENDE SIMPTOME VAN OORDOSERING EN BESONDERHEDE VIR DIE BEHANDELING DAARVAN:

Sien “NEWE-EFFEKTE”. Behandeling: Staak gebruik.

IDENTIFIKASIE:

’n Klein, ovaal, goudgeel sagte gelatienkapsule.

AANBIEDING:

’n Toepaslik geëtiketteerde plastiekhouer met ’n wipdeksel wat 100 Vital Odourless Garlic– sagte gelatienkapsules bevat.

BERGINGSINSTRUKSIES:

Berg teen of benede 25 °C op ’n droë plek.

Beskerm teen lig.

HOU BUITE BEREIK VAN KINDERS.

NAAM EN BESIGHEIDSADRES VAN DIE APPLIKANT:

Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd

Lavenderlaan

Kuilsrivier

7580.

DATUM VAN PUBLIKASIE VAN VOUBILJET:

Oktober 2011.

Vrywaring: Hierdie medisyne is nie deur die Medisynebeheerraad geëvalueer nie. Die doel van hierdie medisyne is nie om enige siekte te diagnoseer, behandel, genees of te voorkom nie.

© Vital Health Foods (Edms) Bpk. 2016