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Pronunciation

AN-is

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: expectorant, antiflatulent, antispasmodics

Indications

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: .
PO: Unknown; Topical: not absorbed systemically.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO, Topicalunknownunknownunknown

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: pruritus (topical use).

GI: Nausea, vomiting (toxic amounts of essential oil).

Neuro: SEIZURES (TOXIC AMOUNTS OF ESSENTIAL OIL).
Misc: Allergic reactions.

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Availability

Assessment

Toxicity and Overdose:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

anise seed, sweet cumin, Pimpinella anisum