Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2000 Aug; 7(4): 200-4.

[Prosta Fink Forte capsules in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Multicentric surveillance study in 2245 patients]

Friederich M, Theurer C, Schiebel-Schlosser G.

SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare, B�hl.

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