Each capsule contains: Achyranthes aspera 6.7:1 extract (DHE: 85.76 mg) 12.8 mg • Cyperus scariosus 20:1 extract (DHE: 256 mg) 12.8 mg • Didymocarpus Pedicellata 2.5:1 extract (DHE: 130 mg) 52 mg • Onosma bracteatum 4.3:1 extract (DHE: 55.04 mg) 12.8 mg • Rubia Cordifolia 5.88:1 extract (DHE: 75.26 mg) 12.8 mg • Saxifraga ligulata 11.11:1 extract (DHE: 435.51 mg) 39.2 mg • Shilajit 3.44:1 extract (DHE: 22.02 mg) 6.4 mg • Vernonia cinerea 6.7:1 extract (DHE: 85.76 mg) 12.8 mg. Other Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Starch.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Uricare (Canada). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of adrue.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Uricare (Canada). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of adrue.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when processed shilajit is used orally and appropriately. Processed shilajit has been used with apparent safety in doses of 2 grams daily for 45 days or up to 500 mg daily for up to 48 weeks (112613,112614,112615,112616,112617,112618,112619,112621). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of crude or unprocessed shilajit when used orally or shilajit when used topically.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of shilajit when used during pregnancy and lactation.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Uricare (Canada). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Animal research suggests that taking adrue in combination with sodium thiopental increases total sleep time three-fold compared to the effects of sodium thiopental alone (57157). Theoretically, concomitant use of adrue and barbiturates might increase the risk of drowsiness and motor reflex depression. Some barbiturates include amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), pentobarbital (Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal), secobarbital (Seconal), and others.
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Animal research suggests that taking adrue in combination with diazepam increases total sleep time four-fold compared to the effects of diazepam alone (57157). Theoretically, concomitant use adrue and benzodiazepines might increase the risk of drowsiness and motor reflex depression. Some benzodiazepines include clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and others.
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Animal research suggests that taking adrue in combination with sodium thiopental or diazepam increases total sleep time up to four-fold compared to the effects of the drugs alone (57157). Theoretically, concomitant use of adrue with CNS depressants might cause additive sedation. Some CNS depressants include benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), triazolam (Halcion), and estazolam (ProSom); barbiturates, such as mephobarbital (Mebaral), phenobarbital (Luminal Sodium), and pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal); zolpidem (Ambien); and others.
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In vitro, purple nut sedge dose-dependently inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) (27563). Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and purple nut sedge might decrease the effectiveness of purple nut sedge or the anticholinergic agent.
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Some anticholinergic drugs include atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), biperiden (Akineton), procyclidine (Kemadrin), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
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In vitro, purple nut sedge inhibits platelet aggregation (27551). Theoretically, purple nut sedge might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
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Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
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Evidence from animal research suggests that purple nut sedge can reduce blood glucose levels (27554). Theoretically, purple nut sedge might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
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Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
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In vitro, purple nut sedge dose-dependently inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) (27563). Theoretically, concurrent use of purple nut sedge with cholinergic drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of cholinergic side effects.
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Cholinergic drugs include bethanechol (Urecholine), donepezil (Aricept), echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide), edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol, Tensilon), neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine (Antilirium), pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin), and tacrine (Cognex).
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Taking shilajit with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Most human and animal research shows that shilajit can decrease fasting plasma glucose levels (112621,112626,112627,112630,112638). In an animal model, shilajit 100 mg per kg daily enhanced the glucose-lowering ability of both glibenclamide and metformin when given in combination over a 4 week period (112638). Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Uricare (Canada). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...No adverse effects have been reported. However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
General ...There is currently a limited amount of information available about the adverse effects of purple nut sedge. Orally, purple nut sedge tuber seems to be generally well tolerated. In clinical research, purple nut sedge tuber 450 mg taken orally daily as a part of a combination product for 8 weeks did not cause adverse effects (89900). Topically, purple nut sedge essential oil seems to be well-tolerated, except for a complaint of bad odor (99457).
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...Orally, processed shilajit seems to be well tolerated.
Topically, no adverse effects have been reported. However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: A case report has raised concerns about pseudohyperaldosteronism.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, a case of hypertension related to mineralocorticoid-excess syndrome or pseudohyperaldosteronism is reported in a 37-year-old female following the use of shilajit for 6 months during pregnancy. Electrocardiographic findings were normal. Product discontinuation and treatment with intravenous and oral potassium led to restoration of blood pressure and potassium levels (112622). The role of shilajit in this adverse effect cannot be confirmed. The presence of other ingredients or contaminants in the product was not ruled out.
Endocrine ...Orally, a case of apparent mineralocorticoid excess, or pseudohyperaldosteronism, with edema, increased urinary potassium, calcium, and magnesium loss, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis, is reported in a 37-year-old female following the use of shilajit for 6 months during pregnancy. Product discontinuation and treatment with intravenous and oral potassium led to restoration of potassium levels (112622). The role of shilajit in this adverse effect cannot be confirmed. The presence of other ingredients or contaminants in the product was not ruled out.
Immunologic ...Orally, a case of allergy to shilajit made worse by exercise is reported in a 43-year-old female. Although symptoms were lacking when shilajit 400 mg was taken daily with meals for 3 months, she developed hives within an hour of taking a single dose of shilajit 800 mg. With intramuscular corticosteroids, symptoms improved but did not resolve. The next day, following a meal and physical activity she developed anaphylaxis requiring adrenaline and intravenous corticosteroids (112620).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, headache is reported rarely following shilajit intake in clinical research (112616).
