{"id":13725,"date":"2021-09-20T07:49:21","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T07:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13725"},"modified":"2021-11-01T09:07:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T09:07:59","slug":"harpatinum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/harpatinum\/","title":{"rendered":"Harpatinum &#8211; Extract from devil&#8217;s claw root uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>film-coated tablets<br>Extract from devil&#8217;s claw root<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Harpatinum is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harpatinum is a traditional herbal medicine used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>relieve mild joint pain<\/li><li>relieve mild indigestion (such as bloating and gas and temporary loss of appetite)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The indications for traditional herbal medicine are based solely on experience with long-term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harpatinum contains a dry extract from the devil&#8217;s claw root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to devil&#8217;s claw (also called harpago herb and&nbsp;<em>Harpagophytum<\/em>&nbsp;), peanuts, soy or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have ulcers in your stomach or intestines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Harpatinum, if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>joint pain along with joint swelling,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or fever;<\/li><li>gallstone problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If symptoms worsen with the use of this medicine, you should consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age due to insufficient information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible effects of concomitant use of other drugs have not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of contact with a doctor or other healthcare professional, remember to tell them that you are taking or have recently taken Harpatinum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harpatinum with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known effects of concomitant consumption of food, drink, or alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of adequate information, the use of Harpatinum during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.&nbsp;The potential effect of the drug on&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;has not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harpatinum has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harpatinum contains lactose (milk sugar)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to peanuts or soy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Harpatinum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or other healthcare professional.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, healthcare professional, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 2 capsules twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily maximum dose: 4 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow the capsules together with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or other healthcare professional if symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks when using Harpatinum to relieve mild joint pain or for longer than 2 weeks to relieve mild indigestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Harpatinum than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.&nbsp;Take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stop taking this medicine at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach and intestine: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.<\/li><li>Central nervous system: headache, dizziness.<\/li><li>Allergic reactions: rash, hives, swelling of the face.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The frequency of these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is not known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Harpatinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is dry extract from the root of devil&#8217;s claw.<br>Each capsule contains 225 mg of extract (as a dry extract) from&nbsp;<em>Harpagophytum procumbens<\/em>&nbsp;DC.&nbsp;and \/ or&nbsp;<em>Harpagophytum zeyheri<\/em>&nbsp;Decne.&nbsp;(devil&#8217;s claw), radix, corresponding to 990-1125 mg dried root of devil&#8217;s claw.&nbsp;Extractant:&nbsp;60%&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(v \/ v).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, hydrated&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica, refined soybean oil, refined coconut oil, fractionated palm kernel oil, yellow wax, purified soybean phospholipids (lecithin), milk fat, gelatin,&nbsp;glycerol&nbsp;(E4) and liquid sorbitol (e4).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oval (15&#215;10 mm), light brown, soft capsules.&nbsp;The capsule contents are dark brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harpatinum is available in packs of 30, 60, 90 and 120 capsules.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florealis ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u00ed\u00f0um\u00fala 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>108 Reykjav\u00edk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email info@florealis.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swiss Caps GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grassingerstra\u00dfe 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D-83043 Bad Aibling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harpatinum is a traditional herbal medicine used to:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,12116],"tags":[13943,13950,13939,13944,13942,13945,13949,13948,13941,13947,13940,13946],"class_list":["post-13725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-i","tag-benefits-of-extract-from-devils-claw-root","tag-benefits-of-harpatinum","tag-extract-from-devils-claw-root","tag-extract-from-devils-claw-root-side-effects","tag-extract-from-devils-claw-root-tablet","tag-harpatinum","tag-harpatinum-side-effects","tag-harpatinum-tablet","tag-what-extract-from-devils-claw-root-is-used-for","tag-what-harpatinum-is-used-for","tag-what-is-extract-from-devils-claw-root","tag-what-is-harpatinum"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13725"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15325,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13725\/revisions\/15325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}