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Femicalm Capsule: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side effects

Femicalm Capsule helps to calm premenstrual tension and other anxiety & mood disorders. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Atrimed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.

Benefits

Benefits of Femicalm Capsule:
Femicalm capsule is a specially formulated drug for premenstrual symptoms.
Femicalm reduces premenstrual anxiety and other mood disorders as it ensures serotonin like activity naturally.
Femicalm decreases the intensity of anxiety, depression and other psychological problems of PMS.
It also inhibits the action of prostaglandin and thus decreases associated pain.
Natural diuretics present in Femicalm reduce premenstrualsymptoms of water retention like breast pain; headache and weight gain by maintaining the fluid balance.
Femicalm elevates mood and calms the mind.

Indication

Indication of femicalm Capsule:
Premenstrual tension & associated symptoms like water retention, headache, back ache and breast pain.
Anxiety & other mood disorders

Composition

Composition of Femicalm Capsule:
Each 500 mg capsule contains-
Jatamamsi (Nardostachys jatamansi)- 100 mg
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)- 100 mg
Shatavari (asperagus racemosus)- 75 mg
Jyothishmathi (Celastrus paniculatus)- 75 mg
Vacha (Acorus calamus)- 75 mg
Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)- 75 mg

Dosage, over dosage

Dosage of Femicalm Capsule:
1 capsule 2-3 times a day for 10 days before the cycle
In severe cases- throughout the month starting from 4th day of menstrual cycle
Other anxiety & mood disorders- 1 capsule 2-3 times a day.

Over dosage of Femicalm Capsule:
Never take more medicine than the prescribed dose. Eating more medicine will not improve your symptoms, rather they may cause poisoning or serious side effects.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Storage

Storage of Femicalm Capsule:
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Keep medicines away from children and pets to prevent them from accidental consumption.

Side effects, package

Side effects of femicalm Capsule:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
Should be taken under strict medical supervision

Presentation:
10 capsules of 500 mg each.

Habit forming

Is this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a few months of usage?
This medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it does not cause any ill effects.

Read more on Premenstrual Syndrome Treatment as per Ayurveda: 

http://easyayurveda.com/2009/10/10/premenstrual-syndrome-pms-symptoms-causes-and-ayurvedic-herbal-home-remedies/

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital

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