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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


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CNS: dizziness, restlessness, sleep disturbances

CV: hypertension

GI: abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, dry mouth, feeling of fullness, flatulence, nausea, vomiting

Neuro: neuropathy

Derm: allergic skin reactions (hives, itching, skin rash), phototoxicity

Misc: serotonin syndrome

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Availability

Preparations for Oral Use

Preparations for Topical Application

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Amber, Demon chaser, Goatweed, Hardhay, Klamath weed, Rosin rose, Tipton weed

Action

  • Derived from Hypericum perforatum; the active component is hypericin.
  • PO: Antidepressant action may be due to ability to inhibit reuptake of serotonin and other neurotransmitters.
  • Topical Anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.
Therapeutic effects:
  • PO: Decreased signs and symptoms of depression.
  • Topical Decreased inflammation of burns or other wounds.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antidepressants

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Hypericum constituents: 24.8–26.5 hr.

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO10–14 dayswithin 4–6 wkunknown

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

saynt JONZ wort