Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols
About
Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols belongs to the group of medications known as 'nutritional supplements' primarily indicated to treat premenstrual syndrome, mastalgia (breast pain), and muscle cramps. Premenstrual syndrome is a condition in which a woman experiences symptoms 1-2 weeks before their period. Mastalgia is breast pain related to hormonal fluctuations that may be cyclical or non-cyclical. Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in the muscles.
Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols contains Evening primrose oil and tocotrienols. Evening primrose oil is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which can help with premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms. Tocotrienols (Vitamin E) promote healthy skin and eyes, as well as a stronger immune system.
You are advised to take Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition and need. Some people may experience headaches, nausea, rashes, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols if you are allergic to any of the contents. Consult your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a history of blood disorders, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols
Medicinal Benefits
Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols is used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastalgia (breast discomfort), and muscle cramps. Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols contains evening primrose oil and tocotrienols (Vitamin E). Evening Primerose oil is rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid, which can help with PMS and menopausal symptoms. Tocotrienols (Vitamin E) aid in the maintenance of healthy skin and eyes, as well as the immune system (the body's natural defences against illness and infection).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols
- Nausea
- Headache
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhoea
- Tiredness
- Rashes
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols or any other medicines, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols. Please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother. If you have a history of blood disorders, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols. If you take any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols. You are recommended to inform your doctor that you take Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols before undergoing surgery.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols may interact with medications used to treat depression and anxiety (duloxetine), medications used to treat seizures (gabapentin), mild analgesic medications (aspirin), medications are used to treat certain cancers (ibrutinib), medications to treat HIV (tipranavir).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols, let your doctor know if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, seizures (fits), liver (hepatobiliary) dysfunction, kidney/heart diseases, or malabsorption syndrome.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols is unknown. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionThere have been no studies investigating the effect of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols on driving performance or the ability to operate machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed.
Liver
cautionLimited information is available about the use of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionLimited information is available about the use of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols in children, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume an adequate amount of protein. Dietary protein provides essential amino acids that your body can not make independently and must be consumed daily to maintain muscle, bone, and skin health.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can strongly influence hormonal health.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
Regular check-ups with your doctor is advised as primrose oil in Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols may increase the chance of seizures in patients with a history of seizures.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Premenstrual syndrome: PMS (premenstrual syndrome) refers to the symptoms women may experience in the weeks preceding their period. Mood swings, feeling disturbed, worried, or irritated, exhaustion or difficulty sleeping, bloating, stomach pain, breast tenderness, headaches, changes in appetite, sex desire, and spotty skin are the most frequent PMS symptoms.
Mastalgia: Mastalgia (breast pain) is related to the hormonal variations associated with the cyclical (related to the menstrual cycle), or non-cyclical (pain not related to periods). Normal fibrocystic changes can cause breast pain, swelling, or dense areas. Symptoms include breast tenderness, sharp, burning pain, and tightness in the breast tissue.
Muscle cramps: Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in the muscles. Symptoms include sharp, sudden pain.
FAQs
Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols contains Evening primrose oil and tocotrienols. Evening primrose oil is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which can help with premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms. Tocotrienols (Vitamin E) promote healthy skin and eyes, as well as a stronger immune system.
In some patients, a blood thinner, when taken along with Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols, may increase the time required to form blood clots. Hence, before starting Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols, inform your doctor if you take any blood thinner.
Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols if you are due to undergo surgery. Evening primrose oil in Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols causes blood thinning when combined with general anaesthesia. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Evening Primrose Oil+tocotrienols.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose.
