All for women – Primeve Plus

Did you know that Primeve Plus is South Africa’s number one evening primrose oil supplement?1


Primeve Plus is a nutritional supplement that is especially designed for women of all ages (9 years and older). It’s a general well-being supplement that maintains overall female health, and it may assist with alleviating specific symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause. 

What are the benefits of the ingredients of Primeve Plus?

Evening Primrose Oil
  • May be used to help improve and decrease the severity of breast tenderness7.
  • May decrease the intensity of menopausal hot flashes8.
Magnesium9
  • Involved in normal psychological function.
  • Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism.
  • Plays a role in reducing tiredness and fatigue.
  • Helps to balance electrolytes.
  • Maintains bones and muscle function.
Vitamin B69
  • Contributes to normal psychological function.
  • Assists with the regulation of hormonal activity.
  • Plays a role in energy yielding metabolism.
  • Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
  • Plays a role in reducing tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin E10
  • A natural antioxidant essential for the maintenance of healthy skin.
  • Protects cells from the effects of free radicals.
Zinc9
  • Contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
  • Helps to maintain healthy skin and nails.
  • Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
  • Helps to maintain immune function.

Primeve Plus comes in pack sizes of 30, 60 and 90 soft gel capsules and is available at Dis-Chem, Clicks and selected independent pharmacies throughout South Africa. 


Please consult your doctor before using any supplements during and post treatment.


References:

1.IMS:TPM Data (V3X, G2X and D11A/ Constructed Class). MAT FEB 2018. 2.Womenshealth.gov [Internet]: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) fact sheet [cited 2016 Nov 3]. Available from: https://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/premenstrual-syndrome.html.3.Womenshealth.gov [Internet]: Menstruation and the menstrual cycle fact sheet [cited 2016 Nov 3]. Available from: https://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/factsheet/menstruation.html.4.Fathizadeh, N. et al. Evaluating the effect of magnesium and magnesium plus vitamin B6 supplement on the severity of premenstrual syndrome. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res 2010; 15(1):401-405. 5.Dean C, Steinberg SK, Sylvester WH, Medical Management of Premenstrual Syndrome. Adapted from: Abraham GE National Factors in the Etiology of the Premenstrual Tension Syndromes. J Reprod Med 1983; 28(7):446-464. 6.Womenshealth.gov [Internet]: Menopause and menopause treatments fact sheet [cited 2016 Nov 4 ]. Available from: https://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/ourpublications/factsheet/menopause-treatment.html.7.Pruthi, S. et al. Vitamin E and evening primrose oil for management of cyclical mastalgia: a randomized pilot study. Alternat Med Rev 2010; 15(1):59-67. 8.Farzaneh F, Fatehi S, Sohrabi MR, Alizadeh K. The effect of oral evening primrose oil on menopausal hot flashes: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2013; 288(5):1075-1079. 9.MCC Guideline 7.04 Complementary Medicines- Health Supplements Safety & Efficacy, 2016; v2 p. 27, 32, 43, 44, 48, 49. 10.Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Centre [Internet]. Vitamin E and skin health [cited 2016 Nov 9]. Available from: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-E.


Proprietary name (and dosage form): Primeve Plus capsules. Composition: Each capsule contains: 350 mg Evening Primrose Oil (providing 210 mg LA (Linoleic Acid), 27 mg GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid)), 60 mg Magnesium, 24 mg Vitamin B6, 15 IU Vitamin E, 4 mg Zinc. Name and business address:iNova Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd., Co. Reg. No.1952/001640/07, 15E Riley Road, Bedfordview. Tel. No.011 087 0000. www.inovapharma.co.za. Further information is available on request from iNova Pharmaceuticals. IN515/18. This medicine has not been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For more information, please contact your healthcare provider.