Blackmores PMT
Blackmores PMT helps relieve the symptoms of premenstrual symptoms, and assists in the maintenance of general well-being.
Features and benefits
- Combines vitamins, minerals and herbs for broad-spectrum relief of premenstrual symptoms.
How Blackmores PMT works
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe a number of recurrent symptoms that occur during the 7 to 14 days before menstruation. These symptoms can include fluid retention, fatigue, nervous tension, irritability, backache and depression.
- The nutrients and herbs in Blackmores PMT aid in
relieving PMS symptoms:
- The B group vitamins are necessary for normal function and maintenance of the nervous system, and are required in increasing amounts during periods of stress. The B vitamins can help to relieve the symptoms of irritability and nervous tension.
- Magnesium levels tend to have pronounced fluctuations in PMS suffers. Magnesium may help to relieve a variety of PMS symptoms including aches and pains, irritability, mood swings and fluid retention. Low magnesium levels have been associated with low levels of dopamine, a hormone that helps regulate feelings of alertness and relaxation.
- Vitamin E may improve tension, irritability and physical symptoms associated with PMS. This is thought to be due to vitamin E's role in modulating the production of prostaglandins, which can help to reduce inflammatory activity.
- Zinc levels are often low in the second half of the menstrual cycle in women with PMS. Supplementary zinc (and B6) can lower levels of the hormone, prolactin. High levels of prolactin are often evident in PMS.
- Black haw has traditionally been used as an antispasmodic for menstrual cramps.
- Korean ginseng may help with PMS symptoms such as fatigue and stress.
Dosage
Adults - Take 1 tablet a day with a meal; increase to 1 tablet twice a day with meals 10 days prior to menstruation.
Children under 12 years - Only as professionally prescribed.
Contraindications & Cautions
- If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
- This product contains pyridoxine hydrochloride, which may be dangerous when used in large amounts or for a long time.
- Pyridoxine-induced peripheral neuropathy is most commonly reported with doses of 1 g or more daily, taken for 2 months to 3 years.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Active Ingredients Per Tablet
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride) | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 25 mg |
| Nicotinamide | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin D3 (Colecalciferol 5 mcg) | 200 IU |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 41 mg) | 50 IU |
| Folic acid | 200 mcg |
| Manganese amino acid chelate (Manganese 1 mg) | 10 mg |
| Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 10 mg) | 50 mg |
| Calcium phosphate (Calcium 74 mg) | 200mg |
| Ferrous fumarate (Iron 5 mg) | 16 mg |
| Magnesium phosphate (Magnesium 15.5 mg) | 75 mg |
| Viburnum prunifolium (Black haw)
extract equivalent to dry stem bark |
200 mg |
| Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng) root powder | 20 mg |
Medicine Interactions
- Zinc, magnesium, iron and calcium may decrease the absorption and efficacy of some medications. If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs), thyroid hormone, penicillamine, methyldopa, carbidopa or levodopa separate doses by at least 2 hours
- Pyridoxine and folic acid may decrease the plasma levels of some medications. Consult your healthcare professional before use if taking phenytion or phenobarbitone, or think you may be pregnant
Physical Description
A buff coloured, small, capsule shaped tablet. Film-coated dark green.
