Rimodep 300 Capsule

St.John's Wort is used to treat mild to moderate depression, anxiety and insomnia.

The recommended dose of St.John's Wort in adult is 300 mg three times daily

The drug is contraindicated if patient has any hypersensitivity to it, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alzheimer's disease, major depression or are scheduled for surgery in the next two weeks.

St.John's Wort should be used cautiously with drugs metabolized by Cytochrome P450 and drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

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 is generally safe for most people. It sometimes may cause dry mouth, dizziness, constipation and diarrhea.

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 re uptake of Serotonin and Noradrenaline, inhibit Monoamine Oxidase (MAO), up-regulate Serotonin receptor, and reduce depression.

Rimodep 300 300mg Capsule manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is St.John's Wort.