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Generic Name: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) (Not applicable.)
Brand Name: Generics only. No brands available.

Dandelion is used for:

Stomach acidity, stomach fullness and gas, to improve appetite, and blood circulation. It has also been used for indigestion, urinary tract infection, and kidney stones. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.

Dandelion is an herbal product. It works in the liver and gallbladder to remove waste in the body.

Do NOT use Dandelion if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Dandelion
• you have bile duct or intestinal blockage

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Dandelion :

Some medical conditions may interact with Dandelion . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diabetes or gallbladder problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dandelion . However, no specific interactions are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dandelion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Dandelion :

Use Dandelion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
• Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss taking a dose of Dandelion for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dandelion .

Important safety information:

• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor if stomach acidity becomes a problem or is bothersome.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Possible side effects of Dandelion :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Stomach discomfort.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); diarrhea; persistent stomach or abdominal pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Dandelion :

Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dandelion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Dandelion , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Dandelion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dandelion . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.