Iripum
Pumpkin [Cucurbita pepo]
Unit Price
৳ 7.00
30's pack৳ 210.00
(30's pack: ৳ 210.00)
Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Drug Class
Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Indication
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Dosage Form
Capsule
Manufacturer
Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Clinical Information
Indication DetailsView
Pumpkin is a plant. The seed and its oil are used to make medicine. Pumpkin is commonly used by mouth for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Therapeutic ClassView
Herbal and Nutraceuticals
PharmacologyView
The chemicals in pumpkin seed cause an increase in urination (diuretic effect), which helps relieve bladder and prostate discomfort. Some chemicals might also reduce swelling (inflammation) in the prostate.
DosageView
For benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 5 grams pumpkin seed twice daily. 1-2 tablets or capsules of pumpkin seed oil or extracts daily. 160 mg pumpkin seed oil 1-3 times daily in combination with saw palmetto and other ingredients.
Side EffectsView
Pumpkin is LIKELY SAFE in food amounts. It is POSSIBLY SAFE to take pumpkin seed or pumpkin seed oil in medicinal amounts. Side effects from pumpkin products are rare.
Pregnancy & LactationView
There isn't enough reliable information to know if pumpkin is safe to use in medicinal amounts when pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and stick with usual food amounts.
Storage ConditionsView
Store below 25ºC, dry place and away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.