Uzara

Xysmalobium undulatum

Family: Apocynaceae Evidence: B capsuleextracttincture

South African anti-diarrheal — German registered medicine (Uzara). Contains uzarin (cardiac glycoside with anti-motility effect). For acute non-specific diarrhea. One of the most successful African traditional medicines commercialized in Europe.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Heart disease (cardiac glycosides). Hypokalemia.

Interactions

Heart medications, digoxin, diuretics (potassium depletion).

Side Effects

GI upset, nausea. Cardiac effects at high doses.

Surgery: Cardiac glycoside content.
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