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Hoodia

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Pharmacodynamics
Use during pregnancy
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Dosing and administration
Overdose
Storage conditions
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Hoodia is an anorexic agent with a central type of action.

Indications Hoodies

It is used for excess body weight. It is recommended for people who control their weight.

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Release form

The substance is released in the amount of 30 or 60 tablets in a bottle. The pack contains 1 such bottle.

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Pharmacodynamics

The medicine contains powder of cactus pulp of Hoodia gordonii (it is a natural appetite suppressant), which, due to its structure similar to glucose, affects the hunger center located in the hypothalamus. The drug helps in weight loss processes.

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Dosing and administration

The drug should be taken 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 a person's feeling of hunger. But you should not take more than 3 tablets per day. Hoodia is taken 1 hour before meals, washed down with plain water.

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

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

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Use Hoodies during pregnancy

It is prohibited to use the medication during lactation or pregnancy.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use in case of intolerance to the drug.

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Overdose

There are no reports describing the symptoms of drug overdose. In case of unintentional acute poisoning, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

To eliminate disorders, activated charcoal is used, gastric lavage is performed, and symptomatic procedures are carried out.

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Storage conditions

Hoodia should be kept in a place where small children cannot enter. Temperature values are within 30°C.

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Application for children

Hoodia should not be prescribed to pediatric patients (people under 18 years of age).

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Analogues

An analogue of the drug is Dietressa.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Hoodia" 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.