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Evening Primrose Oil, Tocoferol

Medically reviewed by Kovalenko Svetlana Olegovna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023

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Efem

Name of the medicinal product

Efem

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each capsule contains Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) (EPO) 500 mg, which has γ-linolenic acid 8-14% and linolenic acid 65-80%. EPO extracted from the seeds of the Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) plant contains a high amount of its active ingredient, γ-linolenic acid (GLA) and the essential fatty acids (EFA) of the omega-6 variety.

Therapeutic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

Taken as EPO (Evening Primrose Oil (Efem)) the product contains an oil extracted from the flowers of (Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) or oenotheria biennis) that contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which is an essential fatty acid important in various metabolic processes and considered lacking in many peoples diets. EPO is thought to be an anti-arteriosclerotic. It seems to have anti-clotting abilities, act as a natural estrogen promoter and supports the body

Supplementing certain essential fatty acids in the diet.

Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) is a dietary supplement. It is unknown exactly how Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) works.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Dietary/Skin Care Supplement: 1-2 caps a day.

Premenstrual Syndrome and Tension: 3 caps a day.

Contraindications

Patients who are hypersensitive to Evening Primrose Oil (Efem).

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) with food.
Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) may be swallowed or mixed with milk or other liquid before swallowing.
Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) should have a slightly nutty smell and taste. Do not take this product if it has a bad smell or bitter taste.
If you miss taking a dose of Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommends that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Evening Primrose Oil (Efem).

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Women taking antiepileptic drugs and under treatment with medicines for psychiatric ailments should consult the doctor before taking EPO.

Undesirable effects

Evening Primrose Oil (Efem) can produce minor gastrointestinal disturbance and headache.

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