A.Vogel Saw Palmetto

What is Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules?
Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms in men who have a confirmed diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy.
Prior to treatment other serious conditions should have been ruled out by a doctor.
Always read the leaflet.

BPH, a condition which can only be diagnosed by a doctor, most commonly manifests itself with bladder symptoms - frequent urination, a need to urinate at night, poor urine flow and dribbling. See our page enlarged prostate for more information on bph or benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Prostasan® contains an extract of Saw Palmetto berries. It is a registered traditional herbal remedy used for the relief of lower urinary symptoms of BPH in men with the diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Dosage of Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules
Prostasan® Saw Palmetto is a remedy for use in men over 18 years of age (including the elderly) who have been diagnosed by their doctors as having BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) also known as an enlarged prostate.

Dosage of Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules is one capsule daily with food.

Do not chew the capsule.

Do not take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Do not take this product if you have any hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.

Ingredients
Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules contain an extract of Saw Palmetto berries rich in oil. These are harvested from Saw Palmetto plants indigenous to parts of America and South America, without the use of artificial fertilisers, insecticides or fungicides.

Each Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsule contains 320mg of herbal extract (as soft extract) from Saw Palmetto fruit (or berries).

Other ingredients include gelatin, glycerol, sorbitol, iron oxide (red, black and yellow) and purified water.

Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules side effects
Like all Saw palmetto products, Prostasan® Saw Palmetto capsules may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Minor side effects
The following minor side effects can occur when using this product.
Digestive symptoms

Belching
Stomach discomfort
Skin reactions

Rash
Itching (pruritis)
Discontinue use if you find these are troubling you. If you are concerned about any side effect, if a side effect becomes serious or if you notice a side effect not listed, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.

If you feel this product isn't working:

If symptoms worsen consult a doctor as soon as possible.
See your doctor immediately if you have:
- Blood in your urine
- A fever
- Difficulty passing urine
If no improvement is seen after 8 weeks treatment consult your doctor for further advice.