Hoodia

Drug name: Hoodia

Other names used:

Active Ingredients: Hoodia gordoni extract

Therapeutic actions: Hoodia gordoni as a natural supplement exerts the following effects:

• Anorexigenic
• Decreases the feeling of hunger
• Hypoglycemic
• Increases glucose transport in the muscles and liver and change of the preparation to glycogen
• Decreased levels of sugar in blood
• Hypolipidemic effect
• Promotes normalization of cholesterol levels

Indications: The preparation may be used in prophylaxis of obesity in patients predisposed to the condition and as subsidiary treatment with a healthy diet and exercise in treatment of mild obesity.

Contraindications and cautions: The drug should not be used in cases of:

• Pregnancy
• Lactation period
• Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation

Consult your doctor before using the medicine.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Hoodia will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

• Allergic reactions to the components of the drug

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Hoodia, please read the information provided with Hoodia or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Hoodia. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Hoodia with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.