GENERIC NAME: FEVERFEW (Tanacetum parthenium) - ORAL

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Feverfew has been used for migraine headaches, arthritis pain, menstrual pain, and fever. 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. 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. Unlikely but report promptly: mouth sores, rash. 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: allergies. 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. Feverfew is not recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Feverfew 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.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), aspirin or NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen). Check the label on all nonprescription pain relievers or fever reducers, as they may contain aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Consult your pharmacist.

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