Ginger, Zingiber officinale oral dosage forms

What is this medicine?

GINGER (JIN jer) is an herbal or dietary supplement. It is promoted to help support good digestive health. Some products claim to treat motion sickness or nausea. The FDA has not approved this supplement for any medical use.

This herb may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

How should I use this medicine?

Take this supplement by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the package labeling, or take as directed by your health care professional. If this supplement upsets your stomach, take it with food. Do not take this supplement more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this supplement in children. Special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• breathing problems

• slow heart rate

• unusual bleeding, bruising

• unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea

• heartburn

• headache

• stomach upset

What may interact with this medicine?

• aspirin and aspirin-like drugs

• certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban

• cilostazol

• clopidogrel

• dipyridamole

• medicines for treating diabetes

• NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

• ticlopidine

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature or as directed on the package label. Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused supplement after the expiration date.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• bleeding problems

• diabetes

• heart disease

• gall bladder disease or gallstones

• low blood sugar

• an unusual or allergic reaction to ginger, other herbs, plants, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

See your doctor if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

If you are pregnant, do not use this supplement unless your doctor tells you to. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms before you take any medicine or supplement.

If you are scheduled for any medical or dental procedure, tell your healthcare provider that you are taking this supplement. You may need to stop taking this supplement before the procedure.

Herbal or dietary supplements are not regulated like medicines. Rigid quality control standards are not required for dietary supplements. The purity and strength of these products can vary. The safety and efficacy of this dietary supplement for a certain disease or illness is not well known. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The Food and Drug Administration suggests the following to help consumers protect themselves:

• Always read product labels and follow directions

• Natural does not mean a product is safe for humans to take

• Look for products that include USP after the ingredient name. This means that the manufacturer followed the standards of the US Pharmacopoeia

• Supplements made or sold by a nationally known food or drug company are more likely to be made under tight controls. You can write to the company for more information about how the product was made