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Brand Names: Amino-Opti-C, Limbrel, P-1000, Pan C 500, Peridin-C, Rutin, Span C

Generic Name: bioflavonoids (Pronunciation: BYE oh FLAV oh noids)

• What are bioflavonoids (Amino-Opti-C, Limbrel, P-1000, Pan C 500, Peridin-C, Rutin, Span C)?
• What are the possible side effects of bioflavonoids?
• What is the most important information I should know about bioflavonoids?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bioflavonoids?
• How should I take bioflavonoids?
• What happens if I miss a dose?
• What happens if I overdose?
• What should I avoid while taking bioflavonoids?
• What other drugs will affect bioflavonoids?
• Where can I get more information?

What are bioflavonoids (Amino-Opti-C, Limbrel, P-1000, Pan C 500, Peridin-C, Rutin, Span C)?

Bioflavonoids are found in the rind of green citrus fruits and in rose hips and black currants.

Bioflavonoids have been used in alternative medicine as an aid to enhance the action of vitamin C, to support blood circulation, as an antioxidant, and to treat allergies, viruses, or arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Not all uses for bioflavonoids have been approved by the FDA. Bioflavonoids should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Bioflavonoids is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Bioflavonoids may also be used for other purposes not listed in this product guide.

What are the possible side effects of bioflavonoids?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, and you may have none at all.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about bioflavonoids?

Not all uses for bioflavonoids have been approved by the FDA. Bioflavonoids should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Bioflavonoids is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Use bioflavonoids as directed on the label, or as your healthcare provider has prescribed. Do not use this product in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

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