bioflavonoids

Do not take more bioflavonoids than is directed by your doctor or on the package.

Bioflavonoids are found in the rind of green citrus fruits and in rose hips and black currants.

There is no established need for bioflavonoids in human nutrition. Bioflavonoids have been used historically in a variety of disease states including Rheumatic fever, habitual abortion, poliomyelitis, prevention of bleeding, rheumatoid arthritis, periodontal disease, diabetic retinitis, and others.

Bioflavonoids may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Before taking bioflavonoids, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements.

Do not take bioflavonoids without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It is not known whether bioflavonoids will be harmful to an unborn baby.

Do not take bioflavonoids without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not known whether bioflavonoids will be harmful to a nursing infant.

Take bioflavonoids exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Swallow each nonchewable dose (tablets and capsules) with a full glass of water.

Do not crush, chew, or break the sustained-release formulations of bioflavonoids, swallow them whole. These are specially formulated to release slowly into the body.

Do not take more bioflavonoids than is directed by your doctor or on the package.

Store bioflavonoids at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

No information is available regarding a missed dose of bioflavonoids. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you require further information.

No information is available regarding an overdose of bioflavonoids. Consult a poison control center or an emergency room if you require further information. Symptoms of a bioflavonoids overdose are not known.

There are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while you are taking bioflavonoids unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.

Stop taking bioflavonoids and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

No other side effects have been reported with the use of bioflavonoids. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

No drugs have been reported to interact with bioflavonoids. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about bioflavonoids.