PRODUCT DETAIL
Composition
Indus Femistar is a women’s health multivitamin + essential fatty acid supplement (softgel). It typically contains:
- Starflower oil (Borage oil) – 100 mg
- Evening Primrose Oil – 100 mg
- Vitamin E – 30 mg
- Vitamin C – 60 mg
- Vitamin D3 – 5 mcg
- Vitamin B complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, B9/folic acid, biotin)
- Zinc – 12 mg
- Iron – 12 mg
- Magnesium – 100 mg
- Selenium – 100 mcg
- Copper, manganese, chromium (trace minerals)
- Citrus bioflavonoids
- Carotenoids
These ingredients mainly support hormonal balance, skin health, and general nutrition.
Use / Indication
Indus Femistar is used as a nutritional and women’s wellness supplement, mainly for:
- PMS (premenstrual symptoms) support
- Menstrual discomfort and hormonal imbalance support
- Skin health (acne, dryness, dull skin support)
- Hair and nail health
- General women’s multivitamin supplementation
- Fatigue and weakness due to nutritional deficiency
- Antioxidant and immunity support
It is not a hormone medicine or contraceptive, and does not treat gynaecological diseases directly.
Direction of Use
- Usually: 1 capsule daily
- Take after meals
- Swallow with water
- Best taken consistently for several weeks for nutritional benefit
- Follow doctor/pharmacist advice for long-term use
Side Effects
Generally well tolerated. Possible effects:
- Mild nausea or stomach upset
- Bloating
- Headache
- Fishy burp (from oils in some users)
- Rare allergic reactions (rash, itching)
- Loose stools (rare)
Warning
- Do not exceed recommended dose (risk of vitamin/mineral overload)
- Use caution if:
- You are on blood thinners (Vitamin E may increase bleeding tendency)
- You have iron overload disorders
- Not a substitute for treatment of:
- PCOS
- Infertility
- Severe hormonal disorders
- Stop if allergic reaction occurs
Interaction
May interact with:
- Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) → increased bleeding risk
- Other multivitamins → risk of excess vitamins/minerals
- Antihypertensives (rare additive effects from minerals)
- Hormonal medications → no direct interaction but may overlap in symptom masking
Caution
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding: use only if advised
- People with chronic illness should consult a clinician before long-term use
- Do not combine multiple high-dose supplements without guidance
- Benefits are gradual and supportive, not immediate treatment
- If symptoms like irregular periods or severe pain persist, medical evaluation is necessary