ORTHO SLEEP

ORTHO SLEEP

Recommended use or purpose:

(traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a ) sleep aid/ (to) help(s) to promote sleep. Helps increase the total sleep time (aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, e.g. as shift-work and jet lag. Helps to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency aspect of sleep quality) in people with delayed sleep phase disorder. Helps to prevent and/or reduce the effects of jet lag (e.g. daytime fatigue, sleep disturbance) for people travelling by plane easterly across two or more time zones. Helps to re-set the body's sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian rhythm).

Risk Information:

Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you have scleroderma. Some people may experience drowsiness. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g nausea, vomiting or cramping) and hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) have been known to occur in which case, discontinue use. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking Ortho-Sleep. Exercise caution if engaging in activities requiring mental alertness. Do not take Ortho-Sleep if pregnant, nursing or trying to conceive. Not to be used by individuals under the age of 18 or those with a medical condition. Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia). Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have asthma, cardiovascular disease, immune system disease, hormonal disorder, diabetes or hypoglycaemia, liver or chronic kidney disease, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, migraine, depression and/or hypertension or if you are taking sedative, hypnotic or psychotropic medications, blood pressure, anticoagulant, anticonvulsant, immunosuppressive medications or steroids. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if taking carbidop or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to L-Tryptophane, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John/s Wort, antidepressants, pain killers, cough/cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea and anti-migrane medication.

• Carrot root powder
• Gum Arabic
• Hypromellose
• Maltodextrin
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Potato starch
• Silica
• Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
• Water