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Red clover leaf extract

Generic name: red clover leaf extract [ Not-applicable. ]
Brand name: Generics only. No brands available.

Red clover leaf extract is used for:

Its ability to relieve coughing, relieve spasms, and to make coughs productive. It also helps with symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and trouble sleeping. It may have other uses as well. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.

Red clover leaf extract is an herbal product. It works by increasing urine and mucus production and improving circulation.

Do NOT use red clover leaf extract if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using red clover leaf extract:

Some medical conditions may interact with red clover leaf extract. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with red clover leaf extract.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if red clover leaf extract may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use red clover leaf extract:

Use red clover leaf extract as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use red clover leaf extract.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of red clover leaf extract:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Nausea; upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; leg pain; pain; severe headache; thickening or lump in the breast; vision change; weakness on either side of the body.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of red clover leaf extract:

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep red clover leaf extract out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take red clover leaf extract or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about red clover leaf extract. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to red clover leaf extract. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using red clover leaf extract.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.