• Preventing the chemical effects of stress
• Reduced anxiety
• Improved memory and attention
• Better cognitive performance
• Sexual function enhancement

• A serving equals a daily dose.
• Take two capsules during the day. Split dose if desired.
• Do not take in the evening.
• This product is a powerful adaptogen. Should you experience negative side effects then discontinue use.

PIL Genologix Ashwagandha V1.0 

SCHEDULING STATUS

GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA – hard capsule

Sugar free

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE: Discipline specific – Ayurvedic Medicine

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA is available without a doctor’s prescription, for you to maintain your health. Nevertheless, you still need to use GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA carefully to get the best results from it.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Do not share GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA with any other person.
• Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you need for information or advice.

What is in this leaflet

1. What GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA.
3. How to take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA.
4. Possible side effects.
5. How to store GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA.
6. Contents of the pack and other information.

1. What is GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA used for

GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA works as an adaptogen which assists in reducing anxiety and stress. It also has the ability to boost mental vitality by supporting cognitive/brain health.

2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA.

Do not take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA

• If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) or any of the other ingredients of GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Take special care with GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA:

• Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness.
• If you are having any surgical procedure done. You should stop taking GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA at least two weeks before an operation.
• If you have an autoimmune disease (a condition in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells).
• If you have a thyroid disorder.

Children

Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

Other medicines and GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA

Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary and traditional medicines).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking:

GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA

• Antidiabetic medicines (used to treat high blood sugar levels), or supplements which can influence blood sugar levels.
• Antihypertensive medicines (used to treat high blood pressure) or supplements with a blood pressure-lowering effect.
• Sedatives or tranquillisers, also known as central nervous system (CNS) depressants, such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines (used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, seizures/convulsions and insomnia or trouble sleeping), or supplements with sedative properties.
• Immunosuppressant medicines (used to treat autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA)).

Thyroid hormones (used to treat conditions of the thyroid).

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Safety in fertility, pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

Ashwagandha may cause drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.

3. How to take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA

Do not share your medicines with any other person.

Always take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults: The usual dose is 2 capsules daily.

Children: Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

A varied diet is the most effective and safe way to achieve good nutrition, health, body composition as well as mental and physical performance.

If you take more GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA than you should

In the event of an overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre.

If you forget to take GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

4. Possible side effects

GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA can have side effects.

Not all side effects reported for GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA, please consult your health care provider for advice.

If any of the following happens, stop taking GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.

• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips and mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
• rash or itching
• fainting

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious reaction to GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:

Frequent side effects:

• stomach pain,
• diarrhoea (loose, watery stools),
• nausea (feeling sick),
• vomiting (being sick).

side effect with unknown frequency:

• drowsiness (sleepiness).

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of Genologix Ashwagandha.

5. How to store GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA.

Store all medicines out of reach of children.

Store at or below 25 °C in a dry place.

Protect from moisture and light.

6. Contents of the pack and other information.

The active substance is Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) [root powder].

There other ingredients are the Hypromellose capsules and microcrystalline cellulose.

What GENOLOGIX ASHWAGANDHA looks like and contents of the pack

Clear capsules containing a white to off-white powder.

60 capsules, containing a brown powder, packed in an appropriate labelled container with a lid.

Holder of Certificate of Registration

Genologix Distributors (Pty) Ltd

Unit 16 & 17 Acacia business park

73 Nguni Way

Waterfall

3610

Email: info@genologix.co.za

Tel: +27 60 532 8317

This leaflet was revised in

August 2023.

Registration

To be allocated by SAHPRA.

SAFETY INFORMATION:

• Do not exceed recommended dose.
• Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
• Do not use if under 18 years of age as safety in children has not been established.
• If you have a known medical condition, consult your doctor before using this or any other health supplement.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• 240 vegan hard capsules (Halal & Kosher) each containing 250mg Ashwaganda = 120 servings of 500mg Ashwaganda.
• Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Product packaging may differ slightly from the advertised image, based on packaging availability.

DISCLAIMER:

This health supplement has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.
Health supplements are intended to complement health or supplement the diet. They are not intended to be used as a treatment to cure illnesses.