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O Vitex agnus-castus, marketed under the name Tenag, is a herbal remedy indicated for the treatment of irregularities of the menstrual cycle, such as having very large or very short intervals between periods, absence of menstruation, premenstrual syndrome and symptoms such as breast pain and excess production of prolactin.
This medicine is available in tablets and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 80 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
What is it for
O Vitex agnus-castusis a remedy indicated for the treatment of:
- Oligomenorrhea, which is characterized by very long intervals between periods;
- Polimenorrhea, in which the period between periods is very short;
- Amenorrhea, which is characterized by the absence of menstruation;
- Premenstrual syndrome;
- Breast pain;
- Overproduction of prolactin.
Learn more about the phases of a woman's menstrual cycle and how it works.
How to use
The recommended dose is 1 40 mg tablet daily, fasting, before breakfast, for 4 to 6 months. The tablets should be taken whole.
Who should not use
This medicine should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formula, people who are undergoing hormone replacement treatments or who are taking oral contraceptives or sex hormones and who have metabolic defects in FSH.
In addition, it should also not be used in children under 18, pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
O Vitex agnus-castusit has lactose in its composition and therefore should be administered with caution in people with lactose intolerance.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment withVitex agnus-castusare headache, allergic reactions, eczema, hives, acne, hair loss, itching, rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and dry mouth.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team