Prostess® uno soft capsules, 100 pieces

Prostess® uno soft capsules

Prostess® uno is a herbal medicine made from the fruits of the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens).The saw palmetto is a type of palm tree native to the southeast of the USA .The ingredients in the purple to black fruits have a regulating effect on the prostate.This medicine is used for urinary problems caused by a benign enlargement of the prostate.

No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

Prostess® uno is used for urinary problems caused by a benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).These include micturition symptoms of stages I and II according to Alken and II and III according to Vahlensieck.Treatment should only be carried out under medical supervision after a confirmed diagnosis.This medication relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, but does not eliminate the enlargement itself. If there is blood in the urine, urinary tract infections, worsening of the symptoms or acute urinary retention, you should consult a doctor immediately.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each capsule contains 320 mg of saw palmetto fruit thick extract (7.5-12.5:1), with ethanol 90% (m/m) serving as the extractant.The excipients include iron (II,III) oxide, iron (III) hydroxide oxide x-water, gelatin, glycerol, glycerol 85%, patent blue V, sorbitol and purified water.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients.

Dosage

Always take the medicine exactly as directed.Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is one soft capsule once daily (1x 320 mg saw palmetto fruit thick extract).The application is not intended for children and young people under 18 years of age.The treating doctor decides on the duration of the treatment.Please note the information under areas of application, precautionary measures and interactions.If you think the effect is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have taken more than you should, the gastrointestinal problems mentioned under side effects may increase.The medicine should then be discontinued and a doctor consulted.If you forget to take it, you should not take more than the prescribed amount of capsules the next time you take it.The medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia is usually long-term therapy.You should therefore under no circumstances interrupt your intake or stop taking it prematurely without consulting your doctor.

Intake

The medicine should be taken after eating with sufficient liquid (e.g. a glass of water).

Patient information

Take special care if you are taking certain other medications at the same time.Caution is advised when taking antiandrogens (e.g. finasteride or flutamide) or therapeutic androgens at the same time.You should also be careful when taking anticoagulant medications (e.g. ibuprofen, ASS or anticoagulants).Caution is also advised if you suffer from a blood clotting disorder and before surgical or dental procedures.If you suffer from high blood pressure, your blood pressure should be checked regularly.

Please see your doctor regularly as the medicine does not correct the enlargement of the prostate.As a check before and regularly during treatment, a medical examination should be carried out for the early detection of prostate cancer.No special precautions are required when driving or using machines.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take medication after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Notes

Prostess® uno only improves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate without resolving the enlargement.Please consult your doctor at regular intervals.A doctor should be consulted, especially if there is blood in the urine or acute urinary retention.The medicine contains sorbitol.Read the package leaflet.As of: February 2020.

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 capsule: 320 mg saw palmetto fruit thick extract (7.5-12.5:1);Extractant: Ethanol 90% (m/m).Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerol 85%, glycerol, sorbitol, patent blue V, dark brown iron (III) oxide hydrate, iron (II,III) oxide, purified water.