[Prosta Fink Forte capsules in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Multicentric surveillance study in 2245 patients]
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- DOI: 10.1159/000021344
[Prosta Fink Forte capsules in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Multicentric surveillance study in 2245 patients]
Abstract
Objective and design: Therapeutic use and safety of a pumpkin seed extract were tested in a multicentric clinical trial.
Patients and methods: 2,245 patients suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia (stage I to II according to Alken) received for 12 weeks 1-2 capsules Prosta Fink Forte per day. Urinary symptoms were recorded by the International Prostate Symptom Score according to the American Urological Association (I-PSS), the influence on quality of life has been recorded by a quality of life questionnaire (LQ Index).
Results: The I-PSS decreased by 41.4%, life quality improved by 46. 1% during therapy. More than 96% of the patients reported no undesired side effects under the treatment with Prosta Fink Forte.
Conclusion: Prosta Fink Forte facilitates an efficient improvement of BPH symptoms, especially in early stages.
Copyright 2000 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg
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