Herbal medicines
You can report any side effect or adverse reaction to a herbal medicine using the Yellow Card Scheme run by the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
This can help theMHRA identify new side effects or risks associated with medicines, includingherbal remedies.
You should report adverse reactions or side effects if:
It's important to include as much detail as possible, particularly any brand name or manufacturer's details relating to the herbal medicine.
In the past,Yellow Cardreports have been used to identify interactions between St John's wort and other medicines, and to highlight the use of dangerous substances such asmercury, lead and arsenicin unlicensed Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines.
Read about herbal medicines, including what the possible risks are, who shouldn't use them and what to look for when buying them.
If you're taking or plan to take any herbal medicines, be aware of the following: They may cause problems if you're taking other medicines. They could result in reduced or enhanced effects of the
Taking a herbal medicine may not be suitable for: peopletaking other medicines people with serious health conditions, such asliver or Chronic kidney disease people due to have surgery (see below)
It's important to tell your doctor if you take any herbal medicines before undergoing surgery. This is because: some herbal medicinesmight interfere with anaesthesia and other medicines used befor
If you want to try a herbal medicine,look out for a Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) marking on the product packaging. This means themedicine complies with quality standards relating to safety a
The risks of obtaining fake, substandard, unlicensed or contaminated medicines are increased by buying medicines online or by mail order. Unlicensed herbal medicines manufactured outside the UK may n
You can report any side effect or adverse reaction to a herbal medicine using the Yellow Card Scheme run by the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This can help theMHRA ide