A. Vogel Atrosan® Devil’s Claw is a licensed herbal rheumatism product made from extracts of Devil’s Claw herb cultivated in the Kalahari without the use of artificial fertilisers, insecticides, or fungicides. A. Vogel Devil’s Claw's benefits are based on traditional use only; it can be used for joint pain, to reduce symptoms of back pain or other rheumatism pains in the shoulders and elbows, or for knee and other joint pains.
Native to South Africa, Devil's Claw gets its name from the tiny hook-like claws that cover its fruit. It has large tuberous roots, which are the part used medicinally.
Benefits of Devil’s Claw:
- Relieves muscle and joint pain
- For rheumatic pain, backache or lumbago
- Made from extracts of cultivated Devil’s Claw rather than endangered wild harvested herb
- Can be used with other medicines
- Delivers 480mg of Devil's Claw root extract per tablet
Directions: As a food supplement, adults and the elderly should take one Devil's Claw tablet daily, immediately after food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. The dose can be increased to two tablets twice daily if relief is not obtained after 3 to 5 days. Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets may be used as a rheumatism product for the relief of joint & muscular pain in adults (over 18 years of age) and the elderly.
Not for use in children or those unde 18. For oral use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not use if you have a hypersensitivity to Devil’s Claw or any of the other ingredients. Do not use if you have a gastric or duodenal ulcer. If you have heart problems, consult your doctor before using Devil’s Claw products such as Atrosan. Consult your doctor if joint pain is accompanied by swelling, redness or a fever. Like all Devil’s Claw products, Atrosan® may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Side effects of Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets are likely to be minor and take the form of digestive symptoms (feeling sick, stomach discomfort and digestive upsets such as sickness or diarrhoea, skin rash, itching, headache and dizziness).
One film-coated tablet contains 480 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Devil’s Claw root (Harpagophytum procumbens D.C. and/or H. zeyheri L. Decne.) (1.5-3.0:1). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% V/V. Other ingredients found in Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets are lactose, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, precipitated silica, colloidal silica and magnesium stearate (vegetable source). The tablet coating contains talc, titanium dioxide, macrogol and hypromellose.
Can I use Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets if I am on other painkilling medications?
Yes, Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets may be used with other pain relieving medicines.
Will Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets upset my stomach?
The use of Atrosan® is not commonly associated with stomach upsets or other digestive symptoms. However, some people may experience digestive symptoms as a side effect. If you suffer from a stomach or duodenal ulcer, do not use Devil’s Claw products such as Atrosan®.
How long will it take before I experience a benefit for my joints if I am using Atrosan® Devil’s Claw?
Everyone is different and the effect of medicines cannot be guaranteed. You should be able to feel for yourself if the product is helping you. If you do not feel the benefits of using this product after 8 weeks, or if your condition worsens, you should consult your doctor.
I don't have arthritis but suffer from joint and muscular pains. Can I use Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets?
Yes, you can take Atrosan® for joint or muscular pains. Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets is a traditional herbal remedy licensed as a rheumatism product for joint pain relief, including the relief of joint pain, muscular pain, knee, hip, elbow or shoulder pain and for treating lower back pain.
I have heard about people getting addicted to pain-killing medication. Is it possible to become addicted to Atrosan® tablets?
Atrosan® tablets contain an extract of Devil’s Claw, which is not associated with any addictive properties. There are no reports of addiction with this product and it is not something that we would expect to see with the use of Devil’s Claw.
I am asthmatic and there are some painkillers I can’t take. Can I use Atrosan® tablets?
Yes. There are no problems for asthmatics with using Atrosan® Devil’s Claw tablets.
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