What is the most important information I should know about chlorophyllin?
Not all uses for chlorophyllin have been approved by the
FDA. Chlorophyllin should
not be substituted for prescription medications.
Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use
the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially insulin or diabetes
medications you take by mouth, cholesterol-lowering medicines, or drugs that weaken your
immune system (such as cancer medicine or steroids).
Get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you
have any of these signs of an
allergic reaction:
hives;
difficulty breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using chlorophyllin and call your doctor if you have severe
stomach cramps or
diarrhea. Chlorophyllin may cause loose stools, but this should be a temporary effect.
Your urine or stools may appear green in color. This is a normal side effect of
chlorophyllin and is not cause for concern.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds).
Chlorophyllin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and
sunburn skin may result. Use a
sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
What is chlorophyllin?
Chlorophyllin is used as an internal deodorant. It has been used to improve breath odor as
well as odors from urine, bowel movements (feces), or wound infections.
Chlorophyllin is used to reduce the odor of bowel movements (feces). It works by
preventing bacteria in the intestines from forming odor-producing substances in stools.
Chlorophyllin is intended to improve the quality of life in people who have fecal
incontinence due to spinal cord injury, bowel cancer, psychotic disorder, terminal illness, or other
disorders. Chlorophyllin is also used by people who have had a colostomy or ileostomy.
Chlorophyllin has also been used in alternative medicine as an antioxidant or
anti-inflammatory aid.
Not all uses for chlorophyllin have been approved by the FDA. Chlorophyllin should
not be substituted for prescription medications.
Chlorophyllin is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements
have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements
should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Chlorophyllin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking chlorophyllin?
Before using chlorophyllin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take
chlorophyllin, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Chlorophyllin may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use
this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
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