Q: Can I take Olive Leaf Complex with other medications?
A: We advise you to consult your healthcare professional.
Q: Can I take Olive Leaf Complex while pregnant or breastfeeding?
A: We advise you to consult your healthcare practitioner.
Q: What dosage of Olive Leaf Complex should I give to my children?
A: Comvita has developed Children’s Olive Leaf Complex to appeal to younger taste buds. Children’s Olive Leaf Complex can be given to children over the age of 2 years at a rate of 5mL (1 teaspoonful) twice daily. Children over two years of age may be given the original or peppermint flavoured Olive Leaf Complex at 2.5mL (half teaspoonful) 2 to 3 times a day with food. Take up to 7.5mL daily.
Q: Why do you advise drinking plenty of water while taking Olive Leaf Complex?
A: When you start taking Olive Leaf Complex it begins to cleanse your body so you may occasionally feel one or more of these symptoms: mild headaches, rashes, fatigue, diarrhoea, muscle and joint pain. This is known as the "Herxheimer Effect" or healing effect.