Creatine+

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

SCHEDULING STATUS: S0

VITAMINME CREATINE+ (powder)

Creatine Monohydrate, Cinnamomum cassia (Cinnamon), Momordica charantia L. (Bitter Melon), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium lactis, Saccharomyces boulardii.

Contains sugar: 337,50 mg erythritol per sachet.
Contains sweetener: 112,50 mg steviol glycosides per sachet. 

Complementary Medicine: D 33.7 Combination Product.  

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. 

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

VITAMINME CREATINE+ is available without a doctor’s prescription, for you to maintain your health. Nevertheless, you still need to use VITAMINME CREATINE+ carefully to get the best results from it.

·       Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

·       Do not share VITAMINME CREATINE+ with any other person.

·       Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you need more information or advice. 

What is in this leaflet  

1. What VITAMINME CREATINE+ is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you use VITAMINME CREATINE+

3. How to use VITAMINME CREATINE+  

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store VITAMINME CREATINE+

6. Contents of the pack and other information

 

1.    What VITAMINME CREATINE+ is and what it is used for   

VITAMINME CREATINE+ is a complementary medicine that helps promote lean muscle mass when used in conjunction with a resistance training regimen.   

2.    What you need to know before you use VITAMINME CREATINE+

Do not use VITAMINME CREATINE+:

·       If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of VITAMINME CREATINE+ (listed in section 6).

·       If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions

Take special care and consult a healthcare provider prior to use:

·       If you have a medical condition.

·       If you are taking any other medications or health products, as VITAMINME CREATINE+ may alter their effectiveness.

·       If you have bipolar disorder, kidney dysfunction or disease, Parkinson disease, diabetes, liver disease, immune deficiency, or G6PD deficiency.

·       If you have a central venous catheter.  

Discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen, or if you develop any new symptoms.

Discontinue use at least two weeks prior to elective surgical procedures. 

Children and adolescents

Consult a healthcare provider prior to use for individuals younger than 18 years. 

Other medicines and VITAMINME CREATINE+

Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine. This includes all complementary or traditional medicines. Not all possible interactions with other medicines may be included in this leaflet. Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if you are taking any other medication.  

·       VITAMINME CREATINE+ may have additive effects when used at the same time as hepatotoxic medication.   

·       Taking antibiotics or antifungal medication at the same time as VITAMINME CREATINE+ may decrease the effectiveness of VITAMINME CREATINE+. Separate doses of antibiotics/antifungal medication and VITAMINME CREATINE+ by at least two hours.

·       Taking VITAMINME CREATINE+ with antidiabetes medication may increase the risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

·       VITAMINME CREATINE+ may increase the levels of P-glycoprotein substrates and pazopanib.

VITAMINME CREATINE+ with food and drink

VITAMINME CREATINE+ has no known interactions with food or drink.

 Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Do not use VITAMINME CREATINE+ if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see 2. What you need to know before you use VITAMINME CREATINE+).

 Driving and using machinery

Do not drive a vehicle, operate machinery, or do anything else that requires your attention, until you know how VITAMINME CREATINE+ affects you.

3.    How to use VITAMINME CREATINE+

Do not share medicines with any other person.

Always use VITAMINME CREATINE+ exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults 18 years and older:

Dissolve 1 sachet in 300 ml water and drink immediately. To be taken orally. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Consult a healthcare provider prior to use for individuals younger than 18 years.

If you take more VITAMINME CREATINE+ than you should

In the event of an overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre. Take this leaflet and the remaining VITAMINME CREATINE+ with you so the doctor will know what you have taken.

If you forget to take VITAMINME CREATINE+

Do not take a double dose to make up for an individual forgotten dose. 

4.    Possible side effects  

VITAMINME CREATINE+ can have side effects.

Not all side effects reported for VITAMINME CREATINE+ are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking VITAMINME CREATINE+, please consult your healthcare provider for advice.

If any of the following happens, stop using VITAMINME CREATINE+ and tell your doctor immediately, or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

-        swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips and mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing;

-        skin redness, rash, or itching;

-        fainting.

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious allergic reaction to VITAMINME CREATINE+. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:

-        low blood sugar;

-        gastrointestinal upset;

-        heartburn;

-        anorexia;

-        nausea;

-        vomiting;

-        diarrhoea;

-        constipation;

-        flatulence;

-        abdominal discomfort;

-        liver problems;

-        increase in body mass or weight gain;

-        thirst;

-        sleepiness;

-        headache;

-        syncope;

-        dizziness;

-        fatigue;

-        anxiety;

-        irritability;

-        depression;

-        aggression;

-        nervousness.

PASIËNTINLIGTINGSBLAD

SKEDULERINGSTATUS: S0 

VITAMINME CREATINE+ (poeier)

Kreatien Monohidraat, Cinnamomum cassia (Kaneel), Momordica charantia L. (Bitter Spanspek), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium lactis, Saccharomyces boulardii.

Bevat suiker: 337,50 mg eritritol per sakkie.
Bevat versoeter: 112,50 mg steviol glikosiede per sakkie.

 

Komplementêre Medisyne: D 33.7 Kombinasieproduk.  

Hierdie ongeregistreerde medisyne is nie deur SAHPRA vir gehalte, veiligheid of beoogde gebruik geëvalueer nie. 

Lees hierdie inligtingsblad noukeurig deur want dit bevat inligting wat belangrik is vir jou.

VITAMINME CREATINE+ is beskikbaar sonder ‘n dokter se voorskrif, om jou gesondheid te handhaaf. Nietemin moet VITAMINME CREATINE+ versigtig gebruik word ten einde die beste resultate te verkry.

·       Hou hierdie inligtingsblad. Dit kan nodig wees dat jy dit weer lees.

·       Moenie VITAMINME CREATINE+ met enige ander persoon deel nie.

·       Vra jou gesondheidsorgverskaffer of apteker indien jy meer inligting of advies nodig het.

Wat is in hierdie inligtingsblad

1.     Wat is VITAMINME CREATINE+ en waarvoor word dit gebruik

2.     Wat jy moet weet voordat jy VITAMINME CREATINE+ gebruik

3.     Hoe om VITAMINME CREATINE+ te gebruik

4.     Moontlike newe-effekte

5.     Hoe om VITAMINME CREATINE+ te bêre

6.     Inhoud van die pak en ander inligting 

1.    Wat is VITAMINME CREATINE+ en waarvoor word dit gebruik

VITAMINME CREATINE+ is 'n komplementêre medisyne wat help om maer spiermassa te bevorder wanneer dit saam met 'n weerstandsoefenprogram gebruik word.

2.    Wat jy moet weet voordat jy VITAMINME CREATINE+ gebruik

Moenie VITAMINME CREATINE+ neem nie:

·       Indien jy hipersensitief (allergies) is vir enige van die aktiewe bestanddele of vir enige van die ander bestanddele van VITAMINME CREATINE+ (gelys in afdeling 6).

·       Indien jy swanger is of borsvoed. 

Waarskuwings en voorsorgmaatreëls

Neem spesiale sorg en raadpleeg ‘n gesondheidsorgverskaffer voor gebruik:

·       Indien jy ‘n mediese toestand het.

·       Indien jy enige ander medikasie of gesondheidsprodukte gebruik, aangesien VITAMINME CREATINE+ hul doeltreffendheid kan verander.

·       Indien jy bipolêre versteuring, nierdisfunksie of -siekte, Parkinson se siekte, diabetes, lewersiekte, immuungebrek of G6PD-tekort het.

·       Indien jy ‘n sentrale veneuse kateter het.

Staak gebruik en raadpleeg 'n gesondheidsorgverskaffer indien simptome voortduur of vererger, of indien jy enige nuwe simptome ontwikkel.

Staak gebruik ten minste twee weke voor elektiewe chirurgiese prosedures. 

Kinders en adolessente

Raadpleeg ‘n gesondheidsorgverskaffer voor gebruik vir individue jonger as 18 jaar.

Ander medisyne en VITAMINME CREATINE+

Lig altyd jou gesondheidsorgverskaffer in indien jy enige ander medisyne neem. Dit sluit aanvullende of tradisionele medisyne in. Nie alle moontlike interaksies met ander medisyne word in hierdie pamflet ingesluit nie. Raadpleeg ‘n gesondheidsorgverskaffer voor gebruik indien jy enige ander medikasie neem.

·       VITAMINME CREATINE+ kan additiewe effekte hê wanneer dit gelyktydig met hepatotoksiese medikasie gebruik word.

·       Die neem van antibiotika of antifungale medikasie terselfdertyd as VITAMINME CREATINE+ kan die doeltreffendheid van VITAMINME CREATINE+ verminder. Skei dosisse antibiotika/antifungale medikasie en VITAMINME CREATINE+ met ten minste twee uur.

·       Die neem van VITAMINME CREATINE+ saam met antidiabetiese medikasie kan die risiko van hipoglukemie (lae bloedsuiker) verhoog.

·       VITAMINME CREATINE+ kan die vlakke van P-glikoproteïensubstrate en pazopanib verhoog.

VITAMINME CREATINE+ met kos en drinkgoed

VITAMINME CREATINE+ het geen bekende interaksies met kos of drank nie.  

Swangerskap, borsvoeding en vrugbaarheid

Moenie VITAMINME CREATINE+ gebruik as jy swanger is of borsvoed nie (sien 2. Wat jy moet weet voordat jy VITAMINME CREATINE+ gebruik).

Bestuur en die gebruik van masjinerie

Moenie ’n voertuig bestuur, masjinerie hanteer of enigiets anders doen wat aandag vereis nie, totdat jy weet hoe VITAMINME CREATINE+ jou beïnvloed. 

3.    Hoe om VITAMINME CREATINE+ te gebruik

Moenie medisyne met enige ander persoon deel nie.

Gebruik VITAMINME CREATINE+ altyd presies soos wat in hierdie inligtingsblad aangedui word, of soos wat jou dokter of apteker vir jou aangewys het. Vra gerus jou dokter of apteker indien jy onseker is.

Volwassenes 18 jaar en ouer

Los 1 sakkie in 300 ml water op en drink dit onmiddellik. Vir mondelinge gebruik. Moenie die aanbevole dosis oorskry nie.

Raadpleeg 'n gesondheidsorgverskaffer voor gebruik vir individue van 18 jaar en jonger.

 Wat om te doen indien jy meer VITAMINME CREATINE+ geneem het as wat jy moet

In die geval van ‘n oordosis, raadpleeg jou dokter of apteker. Indien nie een van hulle beskikbaar is nie, kontak die naaste hospitaal of gifsentrum. Neem hierdie inligtingsblad en die oorblywende VITAMINME CREATINE+ saam sodat die dokter weet wat jy geneem het. 

Indien jy vergeet het om VITAMINME CREATINE+ te neem

Moenie ‘n dubbele dosis neem om op te maak vir ‘n individuele dosis wat oorgeslaan is nie. 

4.    Moontlike newe-effekte

VITAMINME CREATINE+ kan newe-effekte hê.

Nie alle newe-effekte wat vir VITAMINME CREATINE+ gerapporteer is, word in hierdie inligtingsblad ingesluit nie. Indien jou algemene gesondheid verswak of indien jy enige ongunstige effekte ondervind terwyl VITAMINME CREATINE+ geneem word, raadpleeg asseblief jou gesondheidsorgverskaffer.

Indien jy enige van die volgende ervaar, hou op om VITAMINME CREATINE+ te neem en sê dadelik vir jou dokter of gaan na die ongevalle-afdeling by jou naaste hospitaal:

-       swelling van jou hande, voete, enkels, gesig, lippe en mond of keel, wat probleme kan veroorsaak met sluk en asemhaling;

-       rooiheid van die vel, uitslag of gejeuk;

-       floute.

Hierdie is baie ernstige newe-effekte. Indien jy dit het, mag jy ’n ernstige allergiese reaksie op VITAMINME CREATINE+ gehad het. Jy mag dringende mediese bystand of hospitalisasie benodig.

Sê vir jou dokter so gou as moontlik indien jy enige van die volgende opmerk:

-        lae bloedsuiker;

-        gastroïntestinale ontsteltenis;

-        sooibrand;

-        anoreksie;

-        naarheid;

-        braking;

-        diarree;

-        hardlywigheid;

-        winderigheid;

-        abdominale ongemak;

-        lewerprobleme;

-        toename in liggaamsmassa of gewigstoename;

-        dors;

-        slaperigheid;

-        hoofpyn;

-        sinkope;

-        duiseligheid;

-        moegheid;

-        angs;

-        prikkelbaarheid;

-        depressie;

-        aggressie;

-        senuweeagtigheid.