Pumpkin [Cucurbita pepo]1 – Generic Drug Info

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Pumpkin [Cucurbita pepo]1

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এটা একটা গাছ থেকে তৈরি ঔষধ যা সাধারণত প্রোস্টেট বড় হওয়ার সমস্যার জন্য ব্যবহার করা হয়, যেমন ঘন ঘন প্রস্রাব হওয়া বা অস্বস্তি। এটা প্রস্রাব বাড়িয়ে কাজ করে এবং প্রোস্টেটের ফোলা কমাতে সাহায্য করতে পারে। খাবারের পরিমাণে এটা সাধারণত নিরাপদ, তবে গর্ভাবস্থায় বা বাচ্চাকে দুধ খাওয়ানোর সময় ঔষধের মতো বেশি পরিমাণে ব্যবহার করা উচিত নয়, তখন খাবারের মতো সাধারণ পরিমাণে খাওয়াই ভালো।

Indications

Pumpkin is a plant. The seed and its oil are used to make medicine. Pumpkin is commonly used by mouth for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Pharmacology

The chemicals in pumpkin seed cause an increase in urination (diuretic effect), which helps relieve bladder and prostate discomfort. Some chemicals might also reduce swelling (inflammation) in the prostate.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

For benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 5 grams pumpkin seed twice daily. 1-2 tablets or capsules of pumpkin seed oil or extracts daily. 160 mg pumpkin seed oil 1-3 times daily in combination with saw palmetto and other ingredients.

Side Effects

Pumpkin is LIKELY SAFE in food amounts. It is POSSIBLY SAFE to take pumpkin seed or pumpkin seed oil in medicinal amounts. Side effects from pumpkin products are rare.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There isn't enough reliable information to know if pumpkin is safe to use in medicinal amounts when pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and stick with usual food amounts.

Storage Conditions

Store below 25ºC, dry place and away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

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Available Brands

1 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
Iripum Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	500 mg	Capsule	7.00

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