Pygeum

Pygeum is an herbal supplement traditionally used for inflammation, kidney disease, urinary problems, malaria, stomach ache, fever, difficult urination, fever, madness, and prostate gland inflammation.

Pygeum is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms; it is possibly less effective than saw palmetto.

Pygeum reduces the functional symptoms of BPH. It decreases nocturia by 19%, increases peak urine flow by 23%, and reduces residual urine volume by 24% in men with BPH.

Pygeum is available under the following different brand names: Prunus africana and Pygeum africanum.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasiae

• 75-200 mg/day orally standardized extract

Standardized extract contains 14% triterpenes, 0.5% n-docosanol

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• None.

Common side effects of Pygeum include:

• nausea
• abdominal pain

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Pygeum has no known severe interactions with any drugs.
• Pygeum has no known serious interactions with any drugs.
• Pygeum has no known moderate interactions with any drugs.
• Pygeum has no known minor interactions with other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions, concerns or for more information about this medicine.

Warnings

This medication contains pygeum. Do not take Prunus africana or Pygeum africanum if you are allergic to pygeum or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• None

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information available

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Pygeum?"

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Pygeum?"

Cautions

• None.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• There is no available information about use of pygeum during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Consult your physician.