Description PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION Source of plant oestrogens which may on the one hand suppress oestrogenic action in women with excessive oestrogen activity; on the other hand it may provide some oestrogen activity in those with very low levels of oestrogen (e.g. post-menopausal women) INDICATIONS Treatment of menopausal symptoms, suppression of osteoporosis, prevention of cancer. CONTRA INDICATIONS 1. Patients undergoing radiotherapy 2. Patients with low thyroid function WARNINGS Do not use during pregnancy or lactation and in patients with thyroid problems. Always consult your health professional if you are seriously ill. INTERACTIONS None reported. PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Insufficient reliable information Do not use during pregnancy or lactation. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS OF USE Take one capsule per day, preferably with a meal. SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS No serious side effects have been described KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT None described The contents of the Knysna Health website shall not be regarded as medical advice, or a basis from which to make medical decisions. The use of information found on this site is completely your responsibility and at your own risk. Our recommendation is that if you have health concerns that you feel unsure about how to deal with, that you contact your trusted health professional for personalized advice.
