Dandelion

Generic name: Dandelion
Drug class: Herbal products

Usage of Dandelion

Dandelion is an herb also known as Blowball, Cankerwort, Cochet, Couronne de Moine, Délice Printanier, Dent-de-Lion, Diente de Leon, Dudal, Endive Sauvage, Fausse Chicorée, Florin d'Or, Florion d'Or, Herba Taraxaci, Laitue de Chien, Leontodon taraxacum, Lion's Tooth, Pisse au Lit, Pissenlit, Priest's Crown, Pu Gong Ying, Salade de Taupe, SWine Snout, Taraxaci Herba, Taraxacum, Tête de Moine, Wild Endive and other names.

Dandelion has been used in alternative medicine to treat tonsillitis, bladder infections, upset stomach, constipation, arthritis pain, and other conditions. However, these uses have not been proven with research.

It is not certain whether dandelion is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Dandelion should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Dandelion 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.

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

Dandelion side effects

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

Although not all side effects are known, dandelion is thought to be possibly safe for most people.

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 Dandelion

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

allergies to plants such as ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, or marigolds.

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

It is not known whether dandelion 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 Dandelion

Other drugs may interact with dandelion, 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.

Do not take dandelion without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications:

lithium;

an antibiotic, such as Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox, Noroxin, and others;

a blood thinner or medicine to treat or prevent blood clots;

a diuretic or "water pill";

heart or blood pressure medication; or

a sedative such as Valium.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with dandelion, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this product guide.

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