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Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: 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

  • Fennel contains volatile oils which may promote GI motility and have antispasmodic effects, reduce upper respiratory tract secretions and increase mucociliatory activity. May have estrogenic effects.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Relief from GI discomfort.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Unknown.

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

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Availability

Assessment

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Carosella, finnochio, Foeniculum vulgare, Foeniculum officinale, Foeniculum capillaceum, Anethum foeniculum