Medical & FDA Regulatory Disclaimer
Essential Health Notice and Guidance for Prospective Supplement Consumers
The contents of this review website, including articles, ingredient summaries, product breakdowns, graphics, and opinions, are intended strictly for educational and informational purposes. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, clinical evaluation, or treatment by a licensed physician, urologist, or urogynecologist.
1. FDA Dietary Supplement Disclaimer
Statements published on this website regarding FemiCore or any other dietary supplement have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In compliance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA):
"This product is a dietary supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including urinary incontinence, interstitial cystitis, acute bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney disease, or pelvic organ prolapse."
2. Acute Urinary Symptoms Warning
If you are experiencing any of the following acute symptoms, do not attempt to self-treat with dietary supplements. Seek prompt emergency medical evaluation or visit an urgent care facility immediately:
- High fever, chills, or sudden body tremors
- Visible blood in your urine (hematuria)
- Severe, sharp flank, back, or lower abdominal pain
- Inability to pass urine (acute urinary retention)
- Persistent nausea or vomiting accompanying urinary discomfort
3. Contraindications & Drug Interactions
Botanical and probiotic supplements may interact with pharmaceutical medications. For example:
- Berberine: May interact with blood sugar-lowering medications (metformin, insulin), blood thinners, and drugs metabolized by hepatic CYP enzymes.
- Bearberry (Uva Ursi): Contains arbutin and hydroquinone derivatives, which should not be consumed continuously long-term or by individuals with renal insufficiency.
- Cranberry: High concentrations may interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin.
Always disclose all supplements, herbs, and vitamins to your primary care physician or pharmacist before starting a new regimen.
4. Pregnancy, Nursing & Pediatric Exclusion
FemiCore and similar herbal formulas are intended exclusively for non-pregnant, non-nursing adult women aged 18 and older. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, consult your obstetrician prior to consuming any herbal formula.