Directions:
ADULTS: For mood balance: Take 1 tablet three times daily with food. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 50 - 100 mg, 2 - 3 times per day and slowly increase to effective dose over 2 week period. As a sleep aid: Take 1 - 2 tablets 30 - 45 minutes before bedtime. Use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond one year.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool dry place.
use if tamper seal is damaged.
Caution:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness.
Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes.
Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain or drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.
Contraindication: Do not use if you have scleroderma.
