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gotu kola

Generic Name: gotu kola (GO two KOE lah)
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What is gotu kola?

The use of gotu kola in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

Gotu kola is also known as Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, marsh penny, white rot, thick-leaved pennywort, hydrocotyle, Indian water navelwort, and talepetrako.

Gotu kola has been used orally for muscle and joint stiffness and pain and skin afflictions. Gotu kola has been used topically for wound healing, leprosy sores, and post-operative scarring.

Gotu kola has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of gotu kola may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Gotu kola may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about gotu kola?

Gotu kola has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of gotu kola may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Who should not take gotu kola?

• diabetes (or if you take medicine to control blood sugar levels), or

• high cholesterol levels (or if you take medicine to control cholesterol levels).

You may not be able to take gotu kola, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have either of the conditions listed above.

Before taking gotu kola, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have any other medical conditions, allergies (especially to plants), or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements. Gotu kola may not be recommended in some situations.

How should I take gotu kola?

The use of gotu kola in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

If you choose to take gotu kola, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more reliable dose of the product.

Different formulations of gotu kola are available to be used internally (orally) and externally (topically).

Store gotu kola as directed on the package. In general, gotu kola should be protected from light and moisture and stored in a sealed container.

What happens if I miss a dose?

No information is available regarding a missed dose of gotu kola. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you require further information.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a gotu kola overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking gotu kola?

There are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking gotu kola, unless otherwise directed by your health care professional.

Gotu kola side effects

Other less serious side effects have also been infrequently reported. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience itching or a rash that has arisen while taking gotu kola.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect gotu kola?

• treat diabetes or to control blood sugar levels, or

• to lower cholesterol levels.

Gotu kola may affect your condition and you may not be able to take gotu kola, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with gotu kola or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or other herbal/health supplements.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about gotu kola.

• Consultation with a licensed health care professional is advisable before using any herbal/health supplement. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous. Remember, keep this and all other prescription drug products, over-the-counter drug products, and herbal/health supplements out of the reach of children.
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