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HORSE CHESTNUT: 182 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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182
Total FAERS Reports
105 (57.7%)
Deaths Reported
155
Hospitalizations
182
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
70
Life-Threatening
94
Disabilities
Rxhomeo Private Limited d.b...
Manufacturer

Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Rxhomeo Private Limited d.b.a. Rxhomeo, Inc · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20140613 · Latest Report: 20221026

What Are the Most Common HORSE CHESTNUT Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Somnolence
137 reports (75.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Off label use
97 reports (53.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Hyponatraemia
80 reports (44.0%)

All HORSE CHESTNUT Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Somnolence 137 75.3% 71 127
Off label use 97 53.3% 76 80
Hyponatraemia 80 44.0% 80 61
General physical health deterioration 79 43.4% 79 60
Stress 79 43.4% 79 60
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 77 42.3% 77 58
Sepsis 76 41.8% 76 57
Abdominal distension 74 40.7% 74 56
Abdominal pain 72 39.6% 71 53
Vomiting 72 39.6% 71 55
Appendicitis 71 39.0% 71 53
Ascites 71 39.0% 71 53
Incorrect route of product administration 71 39.0% 52 69
Nausea 71 39.0% 69 51
Appendicolith 70 38.5% 70 52
Condition aggravated 70 38.5% 70 61
Ventricular fibrillation 70 38.5% 70 52
Constipation 69 37.9% 69 51
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 69 37.9% 3 68
Cardiogenic shock 67 36.8% 67 49

Who Reports HORSE CHESTNUT Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 38.1% female, 61.9% male. Average age: 73.3 years. Most reports from: CA. View detailed demographics →

Is HORSE CHESTNUT Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2014 1 0 0
2017 1 0 0
2018 2 0 1
2020 29 29 28
2021 4 2 3
2022 1 0 0

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What Is HORSE CHESTNUT Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 164
Constipation 27

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Official FDA Label for HORSE CHESTNUT

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Use: Temporarily relieves repetitive or unwanted thoughts that may interfere with focus or rest. Helps promote a calm, clear mind and emotional balance during times of mental overactivity or distraction.*

Dosage & Administration

DIRECTIONS Adults: Dissolve 3 to 5 under the tongue three times a day or as directed by Lic. Practitioner. Take at greater intervals as condition subsides. Children: Dissolve 3 to 5 under the tongue three times a day or as directed by Lic. Practitioner. Take at greater intervals as condition subsides.

Contraindications

Care & contra-indications: This is a homoeopathic product, no contra-indications are established.

Warnings

Warnings and Storage: Ask a professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have severe symptoms. Keep away from children. If you have a reaction to this product that is not positive, discontinue use. Store in a cool and dry place. *CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE, NOT FDA EVALUATED. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Active Ingredient

Active ingredient** (in each pellet) Aesculus hippocastanum 6X HPUS (0.44 mg) The letters “HPUS” indicate that the component in this product is officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Active: As Above; Inactive: ENA 50% v/v and Purified Water q.s.