Natussa Baby Drops Naturally Sweet Organic Agave by BonGeo Pharmaceuticals

INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE

• Androgenic alopecia. Although there has been interest in using topical agave for androgenic alopecia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Bruises. Although there has been interest in using topical agave for bruises, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Cancer. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for cancer, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Constipation. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for cancer, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Diarrhea. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for diarrhea, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Dyspepsia. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for dyspepsia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Flatulence. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for flatulence, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Lactation. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for lactation, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose.
• Liver disease. Although there has been interest in using oral agave for liver disease, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of agave for this purpose. More evidence is needed to rate agave for these uses.

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POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when fresh agave is used topically. Exposure to agave can cause localized swelling and redness, the formation of red, purple, or black skin lesions, and inflammation of small blood vessels (leukocytoclastic vasculitis) within minutes to hours of exposure (26144,26145). The most irritating portion of the plant appears to be the sap, although irritants may also be present in the leaves, stem, flowers, roots, and bulbs (26144). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of agave when used orally.

PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally. Agave contains constituents that may be uterine stimulants, and it has traditionally been used to induce labor (20017).

LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.

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General ...Topically, agave may be unsafe. There is currently a limited amount of information on the adverse effects of oral agave. A thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Dermatitis.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Topically: Leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

Dermatologic ...There are reports of acute irritant contact dermatitis due to agave exposure, especially to the sap (19626,19627,26145,20014,20015). Oxalic acid crystals in the sap may be the cause of this irritation (20015). Treatment with oral antihistamines and topical saline compresses have been shown to reduce skin lesions following agave exposure within 7-10 days (19622,19623).

Gastrointestinal ...A case report describes a patient who developed a bezoar from eating agave (20021).

Other ...Exposure to agave can cause localized swelling and redness, the formation of red, purple, or black skin lesions, and inflammation of small blood vessels (leukocytoclastic vasculitis) within minutes to hours of exposure (26144,26145).

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