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Wednesday 31 July 2013

Herbal Remedy for Bloating

  Lowater Tablets has been granted Traditional Herbal Registration number: THR 00904/0002. 

This product is available without prescription.

Lowater Tablets contain extracts from Buchu leaf (Agathomsa betulina), Uva Ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Spreng., Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale Weber ex Wigg).

Lowater tablets is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve bloating associated with premenstrual water retention, based on traditional use only. 

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  • What is Lowater Tablets and what it is used for?  These tablets are used to relieve bloating associated with premenstrual water retention.
  • What you should know before taking Lowater Tablets? Do not take if allergic to any of the ingredients or plants of the Asteraceae family such as daisies, marigold or artichokes; are pregnant or breast-feeding; are under 18 years of age; have an obstruction, inflammation or disease of the bile ducts, gall stones, active peptic ulcer or other bilary disease; have a condition where a reduced fluid is recommended, such as heart or kidney disease; have diabetes. The use in patients with renal failure and/or diabetes, and/or heart failure should be avoided because of possible risks due to hyperkalaemia. 
  • How should you take Lowater Tablets? Swallow the tablets whole with water. DO NOT CHEW THE TABLETS. The dose for adults: 2 tablets to be taken in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening. The tablet should be taken before the period is expected to start. If symptoms worsen or if fever occurs, spasm, painful urination or blood in the urine or symptoms persists for more than one week, consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
  • What are the side effects of Lowater Tablets? Nausea, vomiting and stomach ache have been reported with Uva ursi. The frequency is not known. Uva Ursi may cause a greenish brown colouration of urine. Allergic reactions, stomach pain and excess acid have been reported with dandelion root.