Cap. Jonort
Capsule · Oral · 300mg · 1 capsule
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Cap.
Jonort
St. John’s Wort
— Hamdard Bangladesh
300mg
· 1 capsule
Presentation
Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
The recommended dose of St. John’s Wort capsule in adults is 1 capsule 3 times daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
St. John’s Wort is indicated in- Depression Insomnia Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
N/A
St. John’s Wort is an herb which is most commonly used to treat for mild to moderate depression and conditions that sometimes go along with depression such as anxiety, tiredness, loss of appetite and insomnia. The main components of St. John’s Wort are Hypericin and Hyperforin which are responsible for its effects against depression. Although the exact mechanism of action of St. John’s Wort is unknown but it may inhibit the reuptake of Serotonin and Noradrenaline, inhibit Monoamine Oxidase (MAO), up-regulate Serotonin receptor, and reduce depression.
Symptoms of St. John’s Wort overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness and diarrhea.
St. John’s Wort is generally safe for most people. It sometimes may cause dry mouth, dizziness, constipation and diarrhea.
St. John’s Wort is not recommended for use during pregnancy.Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
St. John’s Wort should be used cautiously with drugs metabolized by Cytochrome P450 and drugs that lower the seizure threshold.