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Goddess

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024

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ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications
Release form

Pharmacodynamics
Use during pregnancy
Contraindications
Dosing and administration
Overdose
Storage conditions
Manufacturer

Hoodia is an anorectic with a central type of exposure.

Indications Self

It is used for excessive body weight. Recommended for use by people who control their weight.

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Release form

The release of the substance is made in the amount of 30 or 60 tablets inside the bottle. The pack contains 1 such bottle.

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Pharmacodynamics

The medicine contains hoodia gordone powder cactus pulp (it is a natural appetite suppressor), which, by a structure similar to glucose, affects the center of hunger located in the hypothalamus. The drug helps weight loss processes.

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Dosing and administration

It is necessary to use the drug in the amount of 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. The frequency of drug use is determined by the frequency of the onset of hunger in humans. But for the day should not take more than 3 tablets. Hoodia consumed 1 hour before a meal, washed down with plain water.

The therapeutic cycle is 2-3 months (taking into account the effect exerted by the medication). It is allowed to repeat the cycle after six months, according to the above scheme.

It is recommended to use the drug in combination with a low-calorie diet.

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Use Self during pregnancy

Use of the drug during lactation or pregnancy is prohibited.

Contraindications

Contraindicated use in case of intolerance to the drug.

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Overdose

There are no messages describing signs of overdose with medication. In case of unintentional acute poisoning, you need to consult a medical professional.

To eliminate the disorders, they use activated carbon, perform gastric lavage and perform symptomatic procedures.

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Storage conditions

Hoodia should be kept in a place closed to the penetration of small children. Temperature values - in the range of 30 ° C.

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Application for children

You can not appoint Hoodia in Pediatrics (people under 18 years of age).

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Analogs

An analogue of the drug is the tool Dietress.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Goddess" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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