Phellondendron Forte

Summary:

• Phellodendron amurense contains berberine, which has been shown in vitro to display antimicrobial properties on a range of bacteria. Berberine exerts anti-inflammatory activity.
• May assist in the maintenance of cholesterol within the normal range in healthy individuals.
• Berberine exerts anti-inflammatory activity.
• Relief or treatment of diarrhoea.

Dosage:

• Adults: 1 to 2 tablets daily.
  5 tablets daily for the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels.
• Contraindications and Cautions
• Contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation and patients taking immunosuppressive drugs. Caution is warranted in beta-thalassaemia, unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia and those with obstructed bile ducts. Not advisable in jaundiced neonates. Monitor patients who tend to experience constipation. Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.

Active Ingredients:

• Phellodendron amurense (Phellodendron) extract equivalent to stem bark
• standardised to berberine 200 mg