PYGEUM AFRICANUM belongs to a group of medicines called BPH agents used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy in men with an enlarged prostate and to improve sexual function. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells. Benign prostatic hypertrophy/hyperplasia mostly occurs in older men.
PYGEUM AFRICANUM contains Pygeum africanum, a natural herbal supplement that contains ferulic acid, triterpenes and phytosterols. Ferulic acid helps in lowering prostatic cholesterol levels. Phytosterols help in lowering pain and inflammation by blocking prostaglandin synthesis. Triterpenes help in improving the symptoms of BPH. Thereby, PYGEUM AFRICANUM helps in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
You are advised to take PYGEUM AFRICANUM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects, such as constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in PYGEUM AFRICANUM. PYGEUM AFRICANUM is intended for use in men only; women should not take PYGEUM AFRICANUM, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. PYGEUM AFRICANUM is not recommended for children. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
PYGEUM AFRICANUM belongs to a group of medicines called BPH agents used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy in men with an enlarged prostate. PYGEUM AFRICANUM contains Pygeum Africanum, a natural herbal supplement that contains ferulic acid, triterpenes, and phytosterols. Ferulic acid helps in lowering prostatic cholesterol levels. Phytosterols help in lowering pain and inflammation by blocking prostaglandin synthesis. Triterpenes help in improving the symptoms of BPH. Thereby, PYGEUM AFRICANUM helps in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Do not take PYGEUM AFRICANUM if you are allergic to any of its components. Let your doctor know if you are taking any herbal supplements. PYGEUM AFRICANUM is intended for use in men only; women should not take PYGEUM AFRICANUM, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. PYGEUM AFRICANUM should not be given to children. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PYGEUM AFRICANUM may interact with prostate medicines (finasteride, dutasteride).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
It is unknown if PYGEUM AFRICANUM interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
PYGEUM AFRICANUM is intended for use in men only; women should not take PYGEUM AFRICANUM.
PYGEUM AFRICANUM is intended for use in men only; women should not take PYGEUM AFRICANUM.
It is unknown if PYGEUM AFRICANUM affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
PYGEUM AFRICANUM is not recommended for use in children.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia: The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system surrounding the urethra. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells. Benign prostatic hypertrophy/hyperplasia mostly occurs in older men. This causes the prostate gland to swell, which leads to the squeezing of the urethra and limits the urine flow. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia include painful urination, difficulty in urination, excess urination, incomplete urination, leakage of urine, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, and urgency in urination. An enlarged prostate is a normal condition of older men due to changes in male sex hormones.