Anise fruits 50 g

Pharmacotherapeutic group

An expectorant of plant origin.

Pharmacological action

Infusion of anise fruits has expectorant, antispasmodic as well as antithrombotic and laxative effects, helps normalize secretory and motor function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Indications

Inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract (as an expectorant) – in the treatment.

Active ingredient

Composition

Anise fruits

How to take, the dosage

About 5 g (1 teaspoon) of fruit is placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water, close lid and insist on a boiling water bath for 15 min, cooled at room temperature for 45 min, strain, squeeze the remaining raw material. The volume of the resulting infusion bring boiled water to 200 ml.

The infusion is taken orally warm 3 – 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals: adults – 1/4 cup, children 14 years and older – 2-3 tablespoons, children 6 to 14 years – 1-2 teaspoons, children 3 to 5 years – 1-2 teaspoons, children from 1 to 3 years – 1 teaspoon, children under 1 year – 1/2 teaspoon.

Synopsis

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug; pregnancy.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.