Zilofem Softgel Capsule belongs to the class of medications called 'Nutritional supplements' used to treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea (redness in cheeks, nose, and forehead), and psoriasis (red plaques covered with silvery scales). It also treats cyclical mastalgia (breast pain) and premenstrual syndrome symptoms like irritability. Skin problems may occur due to a lack of essential fatty acids, which causes hormonal imbalance and may lead to skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, and allergies. On the other hand, mastalgia is breast pain related to the hormonal fluctuations associated with the cyclical, related to menstrual cycle, or non-cyclical.

Zilofem Softgel Capsule contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening Primrose oil plays an important role in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil works by reducing skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance. Together, Zilofem Softgel Capsule treats skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, cyclical mastalgia (breast pain), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating.

Take Zilofem Softgel Capsule as recommended by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Zilofem Softgel Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Zilofem Softgel Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Zilofem Softgel Capsule . If you have a history of blood disorders, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Zilofem Softgel Capsule . If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using Zilofem Softgel Capsule . Zilofem Softgel Capsule is not recommended to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. You should inform your doctor that you are taking Zilofem Softgel Capsule before surgery.

Zilofem Softgel Capsule contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening Primrose oil contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), linoleic acid (LA), and omega-6 fatty acids, which are important in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil reduces skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance and improve its epidermis. It is highly effective in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating. Also, it reduces inflammation and helps inhibit prostaglandins that cause cyclical breast pain. Together, Zilofem Softgel Capsule is used to treat skin problems like acne, eczema, and cyclical mastalgia (breast pain).

• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness

Do not use Zilofem Softgel Capsule if you are allergic to Zilofem Softgel Capsule or its contents. It is essential to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before using Zilofem Softgel Capsule . Zilofem Softgel Capsule is not recommended to children unless advised by the doctor.  Let your doctor know if you have a history of blood disorder, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes before using Zilofem Softgel Capsule . Please inform your doctor if you are using any other medications, including vitamins, and herbal supplements. Evening Primrose oil in Zilofem Softgel Capsule can affect blood clotting and may increase your risk of bleeding. If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, stop taking Zilofem Softgel Capsule at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zilofem Softgel Capsule may interact with other drugs painkillers (aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin, bortezomib, capecitabine, fluorouracil, altretamine, methotrexate), a drug used to treat obesity (orlistat), bile acid sequestrant (colestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), blood thinner (anisindione, warfarin, dicumarol), used to treat hyperphosphatemia (sevelamer), anti-depressant (citalopram, amitriptyline, imipramine clomipramine, duloxetine), anti-anxiety (diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid using Zilofem Softgel Capsule with other herbal/health supplements like angelica, capsicum, clove, danshen, garlic, red clover, and willow that can affect blood clotting.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Zilofem Softgel Capsule , let your doctor know if have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, seizures (fits), liver or kidney, and heart diseases.

• ASPIRIN
• CISPLATIN
• BORTEZOMIB
• CAPECITABINE
• FLUOROURACIL
• ALTRETAMINE
• METHOTREXATE
• ORLISTAT
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• COLESEVELAM
• COLESTIPOL
• ANISINDIONE
• WARFARIN
• DICUMAROL
• SEVELAMER
• CITALOPRAM
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• DULOXETINE
• DIAZEPAM
• LORAZEPAM
• CLONAZEPAM
• IBUPROFEN
• DICLOFENAC
• INDOMETHACIN

• Consume an adequate amount of protein. Dietary protein provides essential amino acids that your body can not make on its own and must be consumed daily to maintain muscle, bone, and skin health.
• Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can strongly influence hormonal health.
• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
• Avoid harsh products on your skin.
• Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid infecting the affected area.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• Regular check-ups with your doctor, such as Evening Primrose oil in Zilofem Softgel Capsule , may increase the chance of seizures in patients with a history of seizures. 

Hormonal Imbalance: Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands (endocrine system) in the body. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little hormone in the body. It can be caused by stress or hormone medications. However, hormonal imbalances can also be caused by any medical condition that impacts or involves the endocrine system or glands. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include unexplained weight gain or weight loss, changes in sensitivity to cold and heat, dehydrated skin or skin rashes, brittle or weak bones, changes in blood sugar concentration, breast tenderness, etc.

Mastalgia (breast pain): is breast pain that is related to the hormonal variations associated with the cyclical and related to the menstrual cycle, or non-cyclical. Normal fibrocystic changes can cause breast pain, swelling, or thick areas. Symptoms include breast tenderness, sharp, burning pain, and tightness in the breast tissue.

Acne vulgaris (acne): Acne is a skin condition caused by hair follicles plugging with oil and dead skin cells. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. It commonly occurs in teenagers though all age groups are affected.

Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough.