Taking Vitano
What this product is and what it is used for
Each film-coated tablet of this product contains 200mg of extract (as dry extract) from Rhodiola rosea L. rhizome and root (1.5-5:1) (WS® 1375) (equivalent to 300-1000mg of Rhodiola). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% m|m.
Vitano is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with stress, such as fatigue, exhaustion and mild anxiety.
This usage is based on traditional use only.
Before you take this product
DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- allergic to any of the ingredients (see product description below)
- under 18 years of age
- suffering from liver or kidney disease
Suffering from depression?
This product is intended for the relief of symptoms associated with stress. If you have symptoms of depression such as persistent low mood you should seek medical advice for appropriate treatment.
How to take this product
Adults and the elderly
Take 1 tablet twice daily, one before breakfast and one before lunch.
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water, 30 minutes before food.
Do not take this product for longer than two months.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
If you take too much of this product (overdose)
If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.
If you forget to take this product
Do not take twice the dose but continue to take your usual dose at the usual time.
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
Possible side-effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them.
There have been isolated reports of allergic reaction and lowered blood sugar levels in patients taking Rhodiola. However there is no clear relationship between the development of low blood sugar levels and the use of Rhodiola rosea extracts.
After taking this product
You must speak to a qualified healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after two weeks, or if side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.
In addition, you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side-effects via the Internet at www.yellowcard.gov.uk alternatively you can call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available between 10am-2pm Monday-Friday) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.
How to store this product
Do not use your tablets after the expiry date.
Return any out-of-date tablets to your pharmacist who will dispose of them for you.
The expiry date is printed on the box and the blister pack.
Store the tablets in a cool dry place.
Keep the tablets out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
Product description
Each film-coated tablet of this product contains 200mg of extract (as dry extract) from Rhodiola rosea L. rhizome and root (1.5-5:1) (WS® 1375) (equivalent to 300-1000mg of Rhodiola). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% m|m.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, precipitated silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, stearic acid, iron oxide red (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), anti foam emulsion.
Each pack contains 16 or 30 film-coated tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Registration holder and manufacturer of this product
Dr Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG
Willmar-Schwabe-Str.4
D-76227 Karlsruhe, Germany
Traditional herbal registration number: THR 05332/0004
UK distributor:
Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd
Alexander House, Mere Park,
Dedmere Road,
Marlow, Bucks
SL7 1FX
If you would like further information about this product, please contact:
Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd
Alexander House, Mere Park, Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1FX
Telephone: 01628 401980
Email: info@schwabepharma.co.uk
This leaflet was revised 05/2013.