Agnucaston Tablets (Vitex Agni Casti): Indications, Dosing, and Official Patient Leaflet
Reviewed by Dr. Ahmad Abdel-Baqi in accordance with our Editorial Policy , based strictly on the manufacturer's approved prescribing leaflet. Executive Clinical Summary Agnucaston® film-coated tablets contain standardized dry extract of the fruit of the chaste tree ( Vitex agni casti ). It is authorized for women suffering from menstrual cycle irregularities, cyclic breast pain (mastodynia/mastalgia), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Dosing is continuous over several months, including during menstrual periods, but the medication is strictly contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Composition & Active Substance Active Ingredient: Dry extract of the fruit of the chaste tree (Agni casti fructus). Strength per Tablet: Each 125.0 mg film-coated tablet contains 20.00 mg of Extr. Vitex Agni casti e fruct. spir. sicc. (drug-to-extract ratio 2:1). Tablet Core Composition: Standardized with 16–24% nat...