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Evening Primrose

Latest prescription information about Evening Primrose. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Evening Primrose
Trade Name(s): 
India- Bevitplus Tab, Ease-Pms Cap, Edge-P Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, Edge-P Soft-Gelatin Caps, Primacal Cap, Primosa Soft-Gelatin Caps, Simrose Cap.
International- Efamol.
Overview : 
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a dietary supplement, prescribed for high cholesterol, heart disease,skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.It decreases the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol and decreasing blood clots.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category N : Not yet classified.


When it is to be taken : 
Dose is based on patient's condition.
How it should be taken : 
Take this medication with food.
Special Instruction : 
*Caution should be exercised during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Gastrointestinal- Indigestion, nausea, soft stools.
Skin- Rashes, hives, itching.
Heart- Difficulty in breathing, tightness in the chest.
Miscellaneous- Headache, allergic reaction with swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Other Precautions : 
*Monitor cholesterol level regularly.

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