Important Note:

The Following Information Is Intended To Supplement, Not Substitute For, The Expertise And Judgment Of Your Physician, Pharmacist Or Other Healthcare Professional. It Should Not Be Construed To Indicate That Use Of The Drug Is Safe, Appropriate, Or Effective For You. Consult Your Healthcare Professional Before Using This Drug.

Hawthorn (crataegus Laevigata) - Oral

Uses:

Hawthorn Has Been Used For Heart Failure, Irregular Heart Beat (arrhythmia), Heart Pain (angina), High Or Low Blood Pressure And For Blood Circulation. Hawthorn Has Also Been Used As A Sedative. Some Herbal/diet Supplement Products Have Been Found To Contain Possibly Harmful Impurities/additives. Check With Your Pharmacist For More Details Regarding The Particular Brand You Use. The Fda Has Not Reviewed This Product For Safety Or Effectiveness. Consult Your Doctor Or Pharmacist For More Details.

How To Use:

Take This Product By Mouth As Directed. Follow All Directions On The Product Package. If You Are Uncertain About Any Of The Information, Consult Your Doctor Or Pharmacist. If Your Condition Persists Or Worsens, Or If You Think You May Have A Serious Medical Problem, Such As Heart Failure Or High Blood Pressure, Seek Immediate Medical Attention. Your Condition May Require Prescription Medication And/or Medical Supervision.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Stomach Upset, Dizziness Or Drowsiness May Occur. If These Effects Persist Or Worsen, Contact Your Doctor Promptly. Tell Your Doctor Immediately If You Have Any Of These Unlikely But Serious Side Effects: Fatigue, Sweating, Unusually Fast Or Irregular Heart Beat, Chest Pain, Trouble Sleeping, Mental/mood Changes, Tremor. An Allergic Reaction To This Product Is Unlikely, But Seek Immediate Medical Attention If It Occurs. Symptoms Of An Allergic Reaction Include: Rash, Itching, Swelling, Severe Dizziness, Trouble Breathing. If You Notice Other Effects Not Listed Above, Contact Your Doctor Or Pharmacist.

Precautions:

If You Have Any Of The Following Health Problems, Consult Your Doctor Before Using This Product: Heart Disease (e.g., Heart Failure, Angina), Irregular Pulse (arrhythmia), High Or Low Blood Pressure. This Product May Make You Dizzy Or Drowsy; Use Caution Engaging In Activities Requiring Alertness Such As Driving Or Using Machinery. Limit Alcohol Intake Because It Can Intensify The Dizziness Or Drowsiness Effects Of This Product. The Liquid Preparations Of This Product May Contain Sugar And/or Alcohol. Caution Is Advised If You Have Diabetes, Alcohol Dependence Or Liver Disease. Ask Your Doctor Or Pharmacist About The Safe Use Of This Product. Hawthorn Products Are Not Recommended For Use In Children. Consult Your Doctor For More Details. Hawthorn Must Not Be Used During The First Three Months (first Trimester) Of Pregnancy. This Product Is Not Recommended For Use During The Last Six Months (second And Third Trimesters) Of Pregnancy. Consult Your Doctor Before Using This Product. Because Of The Potential Risk To The Infant, Breast-feeding While Using This Product Is Not Recommended. Consult Your Doctor Before Breast-feeding.

Drug Interactions:

Before Using This Product, Tell Your Doctor Or Pharmacist Of All Prescription And Nonprescription Medications You May Use, Especially Of Drowsiness-causing Drugs Such As: Medicine For Sleep (sedatives), Tranquilizers, Anti-anxiety Drugs (e.g., Diazepam), Narcotic Pain Relievers (e.g., Codeine), Psychiatric Medicines (e.g., Phenothiazines Such As Chlorpromazine Or Tricyclics Such As Amitriptyline), Anti-seizure Drugs (e.g., Carbamazepine), Muscle Relaxants, Antihistamines That Cause Drowsiness (e.g., Diphenhydramine). Also Report The Use Of Heart/blood Pressure Medications Such As: Beta-blockers (e.g., Atenolol, Metoprolol), Calcium Channel Blockers (e.g., Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Verapamil), Ace Inhibitors (e.g., Captopril, Lisinopril), Angiotensin Blockers (e.g., Losartan, Valsartan), Digoxin. Check The Labels On All Your Medicines (e.g., Cough-and- Cold Products) Because They May Contain Drowsiness-causing Ingredients. Ask Your Pharmacist About The Safe Use Of Those Products.

Overdose:

If Overdose Is Suspected, Contact Your Local Poison Control Center Or Emergency Room Immediately.

Notes:

Keep All Regular Medical And Laboratory Appointments. This Information Does Not Apply To Homeopathic Hawthorn Products. Consult Your Doctor Or Pharmacist About The Safe Use Of Homeopathic Products.

Missed Dose:

If You Miss A Dose, Use It As Soon As You Remember. If It Is Near The Time Of The Next Dose, Skip The Missed Dose And Resume Your Usual Dosing Schedule. Do Not Double The Dose To Catch Up.

Storage:

Refer To Storage Information Printed On The Package. If You Have Any Questions About Storage, Ask Your Pharmacist.