Chaparral
Generic name: chaparral [ SHA-pa-RAL ]
Drug class:Herbal products
What is chaparral?
Chaparral is a plant also known as Creosote Bush, Créosotier, Greasewood, Hediondilla, Jarilla, and Larreastat.
Chaparral has been used in alternative medicine as an aid in treating colds, skin disorders, cancer, arthritis, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, stomach cramps, gas, weight loss, bladder infection, or chickenpox. Chaparral has not been proven with research to be effective in treating these conditions.
It is not certain whether chaparral is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Chaparral should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Chaparral is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Chaparral is considered unsafe due to reports of kidney or liver damage, or serious poisoning from the use of this product.
Chaparral may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Chaparral is considered unsafe due to reports of kidney or liver damage, or serious poisoning.
You should not use this product if you have liver or kidney disease.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this product if you are allergic to chaparral or if you have:
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have other medical conditions.
Chaparral may harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product if you are pregnant.
Chaparral may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using chaparral.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I take chaparral?
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
If you choose to use chaparral, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this prod...
