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Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing St johns wort may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
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Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. If you get any of these side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor: Allergic reactions (skin rash, hives, red itchy skin) These other effects may happen. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist: Stomach problems, e.g. indigestion, loss of appetite, feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, constipation Fatigue, restlessness Sunburn-like reactions in skin exposed to strong sunlight or strong ultra-violet (UV) irradiation e.g. solarium, particularly in fair skinned individuals Headaches, nerve pain or tingling, dizziness, mania (raised excitability), anxiety If any side effect becomes severe, lasts more than a few days, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor. Reporting side effects
If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner. This includes any possible side effect snot listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple app Store. By reporting side-effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. How to store this medicine Do not store above 25°C. Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the base of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine Each coated tablet of this product contains 425 mg of extract (as dry extract) from St John's Wort aerial parts (Hypericum perforatum L.) (3.5-6:1). This is equivalent to 1490-2550 mg of St John's Wort. The extraction solvent is ethanol 60 % v/v. As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain maltodextrin, colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium starch glycolate ( type A), magnesium stearate. The tablet coating contains hypromellose, sucrose, talc, calcium carbonate (E170), tragacanth, acacia, glucose, beeswax white, carnauba wax, shellac, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), vanillin.
The pack contains 30 or 90 coated tablets.
Who makes this medicine Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by Wiewelhove GmbH Gildestrasse 39 49477 Ibbenbűren, Germany. Traditional Herbal Registration held by Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd Alexander House Mere Park Dedmere Road Marlow Bucks SL7 1FX Leaflet prepared April 2021 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
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0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets Reference number: THR 23056/0007 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Artwork Ref: WBA-1100-R3
Frequently asked questions about Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets
How do I take Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets?
Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets comes as tablet. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets?
The active substance in Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets is st johns wort.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets, Care St John's Wort Low Mood Relief Tablets. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Max Strength St John's Wort Mood Lift Tablets without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: st johns wort
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.