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
Soy isoflavone extract to support women’s wellbeing through menopause and help maintain healthy bones.
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
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