Can I take KOSK RELAX-ZEN Botanical Shot if I take medicines? — RELAX-ZEN natural shot food supplement, 250 ml-KOSK

Among the shot's plant ingredients is St John's wort extract. It is a plant widely known in herbal medicine, but it can change the rate at which the body processes some medicinal substances. Interactions have been described in particular for antidepressants, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, immunosuppressants and a number of other medicines.

If you take any medicines — prescription or over-the-counter — be sure to discuss taking this supplement with a doctor or pharmacist before you start. This is not a formal caveat: the interaction with St John's wort is clinically significant and documented.

A similar recommendation applies during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and when choosing a supplement for a child — in these cases consulting a specialist is essential.

The other ingredients — valerian, lemon balm, meadowsweet, magnesium citrate, vitamins B6 and B12 — are generally well tolerated, but individual sensitivity to plant extracts is possible. According to the label, if you take medicines or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before use, and the product is not to be used in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. If you are trying the product for the first time, start cautiously and monitor your body's reaction.