Cinquefoil, tincture 50 ml

Pharmacotherapeutic group

An anti-inflammatory agent of plant origin.

ATC code: M 01

Pharmacological properties

It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Indications

In the treatment of inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including arthritis, arthrosis.

Composition

Active ingredient:

The marsh rhizome of cinquefoil – 100 g

Associate:

Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 40% – enough to obtain 1000 ml of the drug.

How to take, the dosage

Internal: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of tincture, pre-diluted in 1/3 cup of water at room temperature, 2 times a day before meals. The course of treatment – 2 months. If necessary, the course of treatment may be repeated after consultation with the doctor.

Interaction

When using tincture of cinquefoil in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the therapeutic effect, which allows to reduce the therapeutic dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Special Instructions

A short-term exacerbation of pain syndrome is possible during treatment, which disappears on its own, without cancelling the drug. A single dose of the drug contains 1.58 g (2 ml) of absolute alcohol; a daily dose contains 3.16 g (4 ml) of absolute alcohol.

The stated daily dose should not be exceeded.

Impact on driving, operating machinery

When using the drug, caution should be exercised when driving motor vehicles and engaging in other potentially dangerous activities requiring increased concentration and quick psychomotor reactions.

Contraindications

Individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 18 years.

With caution (due to the content of ethyl alcohol) use in patients with severe liver function disorders, trauma and brain diseases, epilepsy, chronic alcoholism.

Persons with chronic diseases should always consult a physician before using the drug.

Side effects

In rare cases, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea may occur.

Overdose

Pregnancy use

The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy and during breastfeeding.