Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules-50pcs Box

✔️ Uses of Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules

Acne (pimples), Eczema, Breast pain, and Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms.

✔️ How does Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules work?

Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules works by reducing skin inflammation and lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance.

✔️ Side Effects of Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach

✔️ Indication of Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules

Evening primrose oil is indicated in:

1. Premenstrual disorder indications (PMS)
2. Benign breast infection & patterned mastalgia
3. Lactation
4. Atopic, allergic & neurodermatitis
5. Psoriasis
6. Hypertension
7. Rheumatoid arthritis
8. Thrombosis
9. Atopic eczema
10. Dietary aid
11. Promotes solid skin, and nourishes delicate nails & hair.

✔️ Pharmacology

• Improves EFA composition of plasma, erythrocytes, platelet lipids, and tocopherol levels.
• Increases total fat and EFA content of mother's milk.
• Affects the fatty acid composition of serum lipids and fat tissue.
• Helps maintain normal cellular structures.
• Acts as a precursor of DGLA, which is the parent of the 1-series prostanoids.
• Acts as a precursor of arachidonic acid, the parent of the 2-series prostanoids.

Evening Primrose Oil supplies gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and its bioactivity is primarily due to its GLA content.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules

Atopic & Allergic Dermatitis:

• Adult dose: 1 capsule 2 times daily.
• Children's dosage: 1 capsule 1/2 times daily.

Benign Breast Infection & Mastalgia:

• 1 capsule 2/3 times daily with or after a meal.

Premenstrual Disorder (PMS):

• 1 Capsule 2 times daily in the morning & night with or after a meal.

Rheumatoid Arthritis:

• 1 Capsule daily or as directed by the registered physician.

✔️ Missing a Dose of Evening Primrose Oil

• In case you miss a dose of Evening Primrose Oil, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use an extra dose to make up for a missed one. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses if you have missed too many recently.

✔️ Overdosage of Evening Primrose Oil:

• Do not use more than the prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather, it may cause poisoning or serious side effects. If you suspect an overdose, go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to provide the necessary information. Do not give your medicines to other people, even if they have the same condition or similar symptoms, as it may lead to overdosage. Consult your physician, pharmacist, or product package for more information.

✔️ Interaction

Evening primrose oil (EPO) may change the effects of some medicines and non-prescription drugs. If you're currently being treated with any of the following drugs, you should not use EPO without first talking to your healthcare provider.

• Phenothiazines: People taking phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, promazine, and thioridazine) to treat schizophrenia should not take EPO, as it may interact with these medications and increase the risk of seizures.

✔️ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Primacap 500mg Soft Capsules is a contraindication. In addition, Evening Primrose Oil should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Bleeding disorder
• Pregnancy

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Linolenic acid, GLA, and DGLA are important components of human breast milk, so it is safe to take evening primrose oil while nursing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant or lactating women should get 5% of their total daily caloric intake from EFAs.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Evening primrose is possibly safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but consult with your healthcare provider first.
• Bleeding disorders: There's a concern that evening primrose might increase the chance of bruising and bleeding. Do not use it if you have a bleeding disorder.
• Epilepsy or another seizure disorder: There's a concern that taking evening primrose might make seizures more likely in some people.
• Schizophrenia: Seizures have been reported in individuals with schizophrenia treated with phenothiazine drugs, GLA, and vitamin E. Consult your healthcare provider before starting evening primrose.
• Surgery: Evening primrose might increase the chance of bleeding during or after surgery. Stop using it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store Evening Primrose Oil at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze unless required by the package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Disposing of medication in this manner may contaminate the environment. Consult your pharmacist or doctor for details on how to safely discard Evening Primrose Oil.