Solgar St. Johns Wort '300' Herb Extract 50 Vegetable Capsules
Kimmi: What does “300” refer to?
Jase: Each capsule lists 300mg standardised St John’s wort extract, providing 1mg hypericin, plus 100mg raw herb powder.
Kimmi: One to run past the pharmacist?
Jase: Absolutely. St John’s wort interacts with many medicines and can make some of them less effective.
This product is not intended to treat depression, anxiety or another mental-health condition.
Directions
Adults: Take 1 vegetable capsule daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Cautions
- St John’s wort has many serious interactions and can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, anticoagulants, transplant medicines, HIV medicines, seizure medicines and others. Do not use with prescription medicine unless a pharmacist or prescriber confirms it is safe.
- Do not combine with antidepressants or other serotonin-active medicines or supplements.
- May increase sensitivity to sunlight; use sun protection and seek advice if a reaction occurs.
- Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Seek professional advice for anyone under 18.
- Seek urgent medical help for severe or worsening low mood, suicidal thoughts, agitation, confusion, fever or muscle rigidity.
- Keep out of reach of children.
