Suggested Dosing
500 mg/d dry extract, no more than 6 g/d
Dyspepsia
320-640 mg artichoke leaf extract PO TID
Hyperlipidemia
1800-1920 mg PO qD div BID-TID (Valverde Artischocke, Novartis Consumer Health)
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Suggested Uses
Appetite loss, liver & gall bladder problems
Efficacy: possibly effective for dyspepsia and hyperlipidemia
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Adverse Effects
None reported
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Warnings
Contraindications
Bile duct blockage
Cautions
Gallstones
Possibility of allergic reactions on frequent contact
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Cholagogue, contains an active ingredient-Cynarin
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