Chlorophyllin

Generic name: Chlorophyllin
Dosage form: oral tablet (copper complex 100 mg)
Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents

Usage of Chlorophyllin

Chlorophyllin is made from chlorophyll, a green pigment that is present in plants.

Chlorophyllin has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to reduce the odor of urine or feces (bowel movements).

Chlorophyllin is intended to improve the quality of life in people who have fecal incontinence due to spinal cord injury, bowel cancer, psychotic disorder, terminal illness, or other disorders. Chlorophyllin is also used by people who have had a colostomy or ileostomy.

Not all uses for chlorophyllin have been approved by the FDA. Chlorophyllin should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Chlorophyllin is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Chlorophyllin may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Chlorophyllin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using chlorophyllin and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:

severe stomach pain or diarrhea.

Common side effects of chlorophyllin may include:

loose stools;

green-colored urine or stools (a normal side effect of chlorophyllin and not cause for concern).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Chlorophyllin

Before using chlorophyllin, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use chlorophyllin if you have certain medical conditions.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

liver disease;

diabetes;

cancer; or

a weak immune system.

It is not known whether chlorophyllin will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether chlorophyllin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Chlorophyllin

Other drugs may interact with chlorophyllin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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