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GENERIC NAME: BEARBERRY (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) - ORAL

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USES: Bearberry leaf has been used for bladder infections (urinary tract infection). Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

HOW TO USE: Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use this product longer than one week. Long-term use of this product may cause serious side effects (e.g., liver damage). Consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you think you may have a bladder infection (symptoms include pain during urination, frequency or urgency to urinate), consult your doctor promptly. Prescription medication (e.g., antibiotics) may be necessary to treat your condition. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these very unlikely but serious side effects: yellowing eyes or skin, weakness, stomach pain, dark urine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this product: kidney or liver problems. Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product. Bearberry should not be used in children. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Bearberry is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this product. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.





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