Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule

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# Overview
Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule is a nutrition that is FDA approved for the prophylaxis of dietary supplementation.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- VP-PRECIP is indicated for the distinctive nutritional requirements of patients in need of dietary supplementation as determined by a licensed medical practitioner. VP-PRECIP should be administered under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
Four (4) softgels daily. May be taken with or without food. Avoid taking at the same time with other medications, medical foods, and/or supplements.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
This product contains evening primrose oil, which may increase risk of pregnancy complications. This product is contraindicated in pregnant women.
Studies of evening primrose oil showed an association with seizures, and thus, it historically has been contraindicated in individuals taking phenothiazines due to its potential to lower seizure threshold and precipitate seizures.

# Warnings
Flaxseed oil may increase stool bulk and frequency. Caution is advised in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bowel obstruction, and/or diverticular disease.
Flaxseed oil may cause ileus (intestinal blockage).
Flaxseed oil may cause a thyroid problem.
Flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil may slow blood clotting. Individuals with blood disorders or those taking blood thinning medications, such as aspirin, should consult their medical practitioner before taking this product. Blood clotting times may need to be evaluated.
Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
Avoid taking at the same time with other medications, medical foods, and/or supplements.
Please see product ingredients. Consult your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist for more information.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
Allergic sensitization is possible in susceptible individuals. Generally well-tolerated if taken in normal amounts. Flaxseed oil increases stool bulk and defecation frequency. If breathing problems, tightness in the throat and/or chest, chest pain, skin hives, rash, itchy or swollen skin, headache, GI upset, or nausea occur, immediately discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner.

# Drug Interactions
Drugs which may interact with flaxseed oil include:
Flaxseed oil may act as a blood thinner. Consult your healthcare practitioner before taking if already using blood thinning medications, such as anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Drugs which may interact with evening primrose oil include:
Evening primrose oil may interact with phenothiazines and increase the incidence of seizure.
Evening primrose oil may act as a blood thinner. Consult your healthcare practitioner before taking if already using blood thinning medications, such as anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Drugs which may interact with bilberry include:
Bilberry has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels. Taking bilberry along with diabetes medications may lower blood sugar levels to dangerous levels.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): C
It is not known whether this product can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction. However, this product is contraindicated in pregnant women due to increased risk of pregnancy complications (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Consult your healthcare practitioner before taking if breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in women who are nursing.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in pediatric settings.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in geriatric settings.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Oral

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Monitoring in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule and IV administrations.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Pharmacology in the drug label.

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Clinical Studies in the drug label.

# How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED: VP-PRECIP is supplied as oval, dark brown soft gelatin capsules imprinted with V232, dispensed in bottles of 120 softgels.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Storage in the drug label.

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- Linseed oil, evening primrose oil and bilberry capsule 

# Look-Alike Drug Names
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