VITAFORCE
Original Schweden-Bitter Digestive Tonic 50ml
Original Schweden-Bitter Digestive Tonic 50mlWeekday orders by midday, dispatched same day · Delivery R75–R130, free from R400 (add R284.97 more)
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A digestive tonic which assists in the elimination of the body’s waste products and toxins to help restore energy and vitality.
Vitaforce Original Schweden-Bitter (Digestive Tonic) contains over 20 herbal and natural ingredients to stimulate the body’s digestive system.
Vitaforce Original Schweden-Bitter helps with the symptoms of indigestion, nausea, headaches, gastritis and constipation. Can also help in the treatment of gout and rheumatism.
The original schweden-bitter has been known for more than 430 years. The Swedish doctor Hjarne Samst, who lived to 104 years old (1620 – 1724) listed in his diary the herbs found in this elixir.
Vitaforce Schweden-Bitter has a naturally bitter taste of over 20 selected herbal and natural ingredients.
vitaforce · Original Schweden-Bitter · DIGESTIVE TONIC · SPYSVERTERINGS-TONIKUM · 1563 SCHWEDEN BITTER · 50 ml
Category D Complementary Medicine
Discipline: 33.6 Western Herbal Medicine
How to take
Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person. Always take VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER exactly as instructed. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The usual dosage is:
Orally: Take 5 ml as is, or diluted in either a herbal tea or water, up to 4 times daily when necessary.
Externally: Apply VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER as a compress, diluted with an equal part water. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.
- Shake bottle before use.
Ingredients
WHAT VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER CONTAINS
Each 100 g contains:
- Harpagophytum procumbens (root) 10,0 mg
- Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) Pulv (tree) 10,0 mg
- Acorus calamus L. (root) 8,0 mg
- Aloe ferox Mill. Pulv 7,0 mg
- Angelica archangelica L. Conc (root) 7,0 mg
- Curcuma zedoaria (rhizome) 7,0 mg
- Manna nepalensis D. Pulv (sap) 7,0 mg
- Rheum rhabarbarum L. Conc (plant) 7,0 mg
- Senna alexandrina Mill. Pulv (leaves) 7,0 mg
- Commiphora myrrha Pulv (plant) 3,0 mg
- Dictamnus albus L. (root) 3,0 mg
- Gentiana lutea L. Conc (root) 3,0 mg
- Agaricus albus 2,0 mg
- Carlina acaulis L. Pulv (root) 2,0 mg
- Centaurium erythraea Rafn (plant) 2,0 mg
- Myristica fragrans (Macis Siauw) Pulv 1,0 mg
- Tormentilla erecta L. Conc (herb) 1,0 mg
- D-Camphor nat. 800,0 µg
- Asarum europaeum L. Pulv 280,0 µg
- Cinnamomum tamala Pulv 140,0 µg
- Crocus sativus L. (flower) 100,0 µg
- Elettaria cardamomum L. Pulv (plant) 70,0 µg
- Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate 70,0 µg
The other ingredients are:
Alcohol, honey, heavy kaolin, sweet wine, water purified
Contains Alcohol 40 % m/m
Contains Sugar: Honey 6,0 mg
Suitable for vegetarians.
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage(s) unless on the advice of a healthcare practitioner.
If you are on any medication or suffering from any medical condition, it is advisable to seek medical advice before starting any new medicine, supplement or remedy.
Do not take VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients. Do not give VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER to children. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.
PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINERY
- VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER may make you feel drowsy/sleepy.
- Do not drive because VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER could interfere with your ability to drive safely.
- Do not operate any tools or machines.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS OF VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER
Contains Alcohol: 40 % m/m.
VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER contains honey, which may have an effect on the control of your blood sugar if you have diabetes mellitus.
TAKING OTHER MEDICINES WITH VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER
Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine.
IF YOU TAKE MORE VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER THAN YOU SHOULD
In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison control centre.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER can have side effects. Not all side effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking this medicine, please consult your healthcare provider for advice. If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
STORING AND DISPOSING OF VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER
- Store all medicines out of reach of children.
- Store at or below 25 °C.
- Keep the container in the outer carton.
- Store in the original package / container.
- Keep the container tightly closed.
- Protect from moisture.
- Do not store in a bathroom.
- Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label / carton / bottle.
- Do not use VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER if you notice visible signs of deterioration.
- Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist.
- Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).
IDENTIFICATION OF VITAFORCE ORIGINAL SCHWEDEN-BITTER
Due to the composition of natural herbal ingredients, the colour and taste of the product may vary and appear murky due to sedimentation.
Before you use it
Read the label on the pack for directions, ingredients and warnings, and follow them. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a condition, ask your healthcare practitioner or one of our consultants first: WhatsApp 076 913 5059.
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