St. John?? wort aids in the relief of low mood or despondency, and feelings
of sadness and/or tearfulness. It helps to relieve the loss of interest or
pleasure in daily activities. St. John?? wort can assist in the relief of
physical and emotional agitation, irritability and fatigue.
Features and benefits
- Relieves sadness and despondency
- Relieves irritability and agitation
How it works
St. John?? wort appears to impact a number of neurotransmitters that have
an effect on mood and emotions.
St. John?? wort has been standardised to contain the active constituent
hypericin. Research suggests that hypericin has a tonic and tranquillising
action. St. John?? wort may increase the levels of certain nerve
transmitters, such as serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine, which help to
maintain normal mood and keep emotions stable.
Dosage
Adults - Take 1 tablet 3 times daily with meals, or as professionally
prescribed.
Children (under 12 years) - Only as professionally prescribed
Contraindications and cautions
- May rarely cause photosensitive skin rash, mild gastrointestinal
symptoms, tiredness or restlessness.
- Seek the advice of your healthcare professional before use in
pregnancy.
- If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Active Ingredients Per Tablet
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) extract
equivalent to dry flowering herb top
(standardised to contain hypericin
derivatives 990 mcg) |
1.8g (1800mg) |
Medicine Interactions
- St John?? wort may interfere with the action of some medications.
- St John?? wort may interfere with the action of some medications.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are taking, or
think you may be taking, prescription antidepressants (tricyclics or
SSRIs), oral contraceptives (birth control pills), digoxin, simvastatin,
warfarin, protease inhibitors (antiviral drugs), cyclosporine,
irinotecan, imatinib or methadone.
Physical Description
A grey/brown, mottled, bullet shaped tablet with break bar. Film-coated
clear.
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