Primacap Soft Capsule

Evening Primrose oil is used to treat breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle, menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrom, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis etc. It is highly recommended for lactating mother as it improves lactation.

In adult, the daily dose should be 1-2 capsule 2-3 times a day. To treat premenstrual syndrome the medicine should be taken 10 days before the onset of menstruation.

The drug is contraindicated if patient has any hypersensitivity to it, bleeding disorder, epilepsy or another seizure disorder or taking any anticoagulant drugs.

As Evening Primrose may increase the risk of bleeding it is necessary to stop taking this product for at least 2 weeks before surgery.

There is no known restriction in the use of this drug during pregnancy. But, it is better to avoidthe drug during pregnancy. It is absolutlty safe to use this drug during lactation.

Concomitantly use with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, low molecular weight heparin and thrombolytic agents.

Evening Primrose oil is usually safe for most people. It can sometimes cause mild side effects including nausea, diarrhea and flatulence.

Evening Primrose oil is extracted from seeds of the Evening Primrose plant. Evening Primrose seeds have very high levels of the essential fatty acid "Gamma-Linolenic Acid" (GLA) or "omega-6". The medicinal action of Evening Primrose oil revolves around the omega-6-fatty acid portion, linolenic and gamma-linolenic acid, and its relationship with prostaglandin synthesis. It promotes T-cell function and decreases cholesterol production.

Primacap 1000mg Soft Capsule manufactured by Drug International Ltd.. Its generic name is Evening primrose oil.