৳ 20/unit
Pack: ৳ 200
৳ 20/unit
Pack: ৳ 200
At a glance
Chaste Berry (Vitex agnus castus) is a herbal supplement used for the treatment of irregular menstruation, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), hyperprolactinemia, and mastodynia.
Indications
- Irregular menstruation
- Premenstrual syndrome (abdominal pain, sleep disturbance, cyclic mastalgia, acne, headache, mood swings)
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Mastodynia (breast pain)
- Fibrocystic breast
- Insufficient lactation
- Corpus luteum insufficiency
- Acne vulgaris
Pharmacology
Chaste berry (Vitex agnus castus) is native to Western Asia and Southwestern Europe. It is used as a common treatment for gynecological disorders due to its central dopaminergic activity. It has been used widely in Europe for gynecologic conditions such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), cyclical breast discomfort, menstrual cycle irregularities, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Major active constituents of Chaste berry are iridoid glycosides such as agnuside, aucubin and flavonoids such as casticin.
Dosage
Dosage: 1-2 capsules daily with water or as advised by the physician. Duration of treatment should be at least 3 months and a repeated course is feasible as advised by the physician.
Side effects
Generally well-tolerated in recommended dose. Side effects are very rare occurring in only 1-2% of patients that may include:
- Nausea
- Rash
- Headache
- Hair loss
- Fatigue
- Agitation
- Dry mouth
- Tachycardia
- Increased menstrual flow
Use in pregnancy
Not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult a physician before use with hormonal medications.
- Caution required when using with dopamine agonists for hyperprolactinemia.
Overdose effects
Information on overdosage is not available. Consult a physician if overdose is suspected.
Storage conditions
Do not store above 30°C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.