Horse chestnut has been used for swelling and pain due
to varicose veins and poor circulation in the legs.
Some herbal/dietary supplement products have been found
to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your
pharmacist for more details about the 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. Check the label carefully to make sure
you have the correct product. Horse chestnut seed extract is different than
whole horse chestnut seeds. Do not take the raw seeds, bark, flowers, or
leaves of horse chestnut by mouth because these products are poisonous. Use
only standardized horse chestnut seed extract products that have had the
toxin removed. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
This herbal product should only be used short-term. It
should not be used for more than 3 months.
If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think
you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right
away.
Upset stomach, headache, and dizziness may occur. If any
of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
This product may cause your urine to turn red. This is
harmless.
This product may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia),
especially if you have diabetes. Symptoms of low blood sugar include
chills, cold sweat, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, shaking, fast
heartbeat, weakness, headache, fainting, tingling hands/feet, or hunger. It
is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar.
If you don't have these reliable forms of glucose, rapidly raise your blood
sugar by eating a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or
candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda. Tell your doctor right away
about the reaction and the use of this product. To help prevent low blood
sugar, eat meals on a regular schedule, and do not skip
meals.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- easy or unusual bleeding/bruising
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 horse chestnut, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
People allergic to latex should not take horse chestnut because they may be
at greater risk of having an allergic reaction to it. 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 or clotting problems
- kidney problems
- liver problems
- diabetes
- stomach/intestinal problems (such as infection/inflammatory
disease of the gut)
This product may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana
(cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do
anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic
beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana
(cannabis).
Liquid products may contain sugar and/or alcohol.
Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver
disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product
safely.
This product is not recommended for use during
pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this product.
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
include:
- "blood thinners" (such as warfarin, heparin)
- anti-platelet drugs (such as clopidogrel)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as
ibuprofen, naproxen)
- herbal products that may increase the risk of bleeding (such
as danshen, garlic, ginseng)
Aspirin may also increase the risk of bleeding when used
with this product. If your doctor has told you to take low-dose aspirin to
prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you
should keep taking the aspirin unless your doctor tells you not to. Ask
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 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.