Ginger has been used for stomach upset, motion sickness,
nausea, and vomiting.
Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to
contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist
for more details about the particular brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or
effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more
details.
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all
directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your
doctor or pharmacist.
If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think
you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right
away.
Burning feeling in mouth/throat, abdominal pain,
diarrhea, or heartburn may occur. If any of these effects last or get
worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- unusual bleeding/bruising
- unusual drowsiness
- irregular heartbeat
A very serious allergic reaction to this product is
rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic
reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
If you have any of the following health problems,
consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this
product:
- bleeding problems
- diabetes
- gallstones
- heart problems
This product might contain aristolochic acid, which can
cause serious problems in the kidneys or urinary system (such as renal
fibrosis, urinary tract cancer). Symptoms include a change in the amount of
urine or blood in the urine. Consult your pharmacist for more details about
the contents of this ginger product.
Liquid products or chewable tablets may contain sugar
and/or aspartame. Liquid products may also contain alcohol. Caution is
advised if you have diabetes, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any
other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your
diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product
safely.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this product should be used only when
clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor.
It is unknown if this product passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some drugs that may interact with this product
are:
- medications/herbal products that may increase your risk of
bleeding (including "blood thinners" such as warfarin and heparin,
anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel and ticlopidine, herbs such as
danshen/garlic)
Aspirin may also increase the risk of bleeding when used
with this product. If your doctor has prescribed low doses of aspirin to
prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you
should continue to take the aspirin. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for
more details.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669.
Keep all medical and lab appointments.
If you are taking this product on a regular schedule and
miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the
next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Refer to storage information printed on the package. If
you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all
medications and herbal products away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.