← Search & browse all drugs
GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES › OTHER GYNECOLOGICALS › OTHER GYNECOLOGICALS › Other gynecologicals
Agni casti fructus
G02CX03
Forms & Strengths
- Capsules: 250mg, 500mg
- Tablets: 200mg, 400mg
- Extract: 4:1, 10:1
Adult Dosing
- Menstrual irregularity: 40 drops per day
- Infertility: 20-40 drops per day
- PMS: 30-40 drops per day
Pediatric Dosing
- Not recommended for children under 12 years old
- 12-18 years old: 10-20 drops per day
Indications
- Dysmenorrhea
- Menstrual irregularity
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Female infertility
Mechanism of Action
- Regulates hormone balance
- Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
- Stimulates ovulation
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Allergy to Vitex agnus-castus
- Hormone-sensitive cancers
Adverse Reactions
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Allergic reactions
Drug Interactions
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Dopamine antagonists
- Antipsychotics
- Estrogen and progesterone therapies
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use