Echinacea, tablets 200 mg 30 pcs

Immunostimulant herbal remedy ATC code: L03AX

Pharmacodynamics:

The active component of the drug is Echinacea dry extract derived from the herb Echinacea purpurea of the family Asteraceae (Compositae). The main active substances of the drug are derivatives of oxycinnamic acids (mainly cicoric acid) polysaccharides isobutylamides and glycoproteins.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

active substance: Echinacea extract dry (with the content of the sum of oxycinnamic acid derivatives in terms of 7% of chicory acid) 200.0 mg;

auxiliary substances: lactose monohydrate 150.0 mg, potato starch 40.0 mg, povidone (polyvinylpyrrolidone low molecular weight medical) 4.0 mg, colloidal silicon dioxide 2.0 mg, magnesium stearate 4.0 mg.

How to take, the dosage

To take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day after meals.

In the phase of exacerbation of the disease the drug is prescribed in combination with antibacterial therapy 2 tablets 3 times a day for 5 days and then 1 tablet 3 times a day for 10 to 20 days depending on the nature and severity of the disease.

In the remission phase, the drug is prescribed 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for 10-20 days.

If necessary, the course of treatment may be repeated after 2-3 weeks.

Interaction

Possible to use simultaneously with antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs.

Incompatible with immunosuppressants.

Simultaneous use with cytokines may increase their effect.

Special Instructions

Patients with diabetes mellitus should note that the carbohydrate content of a single dose of the drug (1 tablet) corresponds to 0018 IU.

The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and other potentially dangerous activities requiring increased concentration and quick psychomotor reactions.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to components of the drug and plants of the family of astrophytes (Compositae); progressive systemic diseases (tuberculosis leukemia collagenosis rheumatism multiple sclerosis autoimmune diseases widespread atherosclerosis); Immunosuppression (including cytostatic antitumor therapy; history of organ or bone marrow transplantation); blood diseases (agranulocytosis leukemia); pregnancy, breastfeeding; age under 18 years; lactose intolerance lactase deficiency glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Patients with diabetes mellitus.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (skin hyperemia, skin rash, facial edema) shortness of breath, sweating, decreased blood pressure may occur.

If any side effects occur, discontinue use and consult a physician.

Pregnancy use

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