Echinacea (Echinacea)

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Active substanceEchinacea narrow-leaved extractEchinacea narrow-leaved extract
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  • Echinacea
    lozenges n / az. 
    Natur Product Europe BV     Netherlands
  • Echinacea
    pills n / az. 
    VALEANT, LLC     Russia
    • Dosage form: & nbspLozenges.
    Composition:

    Composition per one tablet:

    Active substance:

    Echinacea herb extract dry * - 200 mg

    Excipients: aspartame 20.00 mg, sorbitol 800.00 mg, flavoring "caramel" 74.00 mg, magnesium stearate 6.00 mg.

    * Note: Echinacea narrow-leaved / pale grass extract obtained by aqueous extraction of herb Echinacea plants - Echinacea, family - astro (Asteraceae); ratio of raw materials to final product (4: 1).

    Description:

    Round tablets of flat-cylindrical form with a bevel of light brown color with light and dark impregnations with characteristic odor. On both sides of the engraving "NP" on the background of the tree.

    Pharmacotherapeutic group:Immunostimulating agent of plant origin.
    ATX: & nbsp

    L.03.A.X   Other immunostimulants

    Pharmacodynamics:

    Increases the body's resistance to viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Nonspecific resistance increases, macrophages and granulocytes are activated, phagocytosis is increased. The release of cytokines leads to the proliferation and stimulation of immunocompetent cells. Serum content of serum increases.Some substances contained in the extract of Echinacea have antiviral activity against influenza and herpes viruses, as well as inhibitory effect on tissue and bacterial hyaluronidase.

    Indications:

    • Prevention of ARVI and ARI;
    • at initial signs of a flu and "cold" (in complex therapy);
    • as an adjuvant for relapsing respiratory tract infections.

    Contraindications:

    • hypersensitivity to Echinacea purpurea, to other plants of the family Compositae (chamomile, arnica, golden daisy, marigold, etc.), as well as to any other ingredients of the preparation;
    • systemic connective tissue diseases, progressive systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, leukemia, common atherosclerosis; multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases;
    • AIDS, HIV infection;
    • children's age (up to 12 years).

    Pregnancy and lactation:

    It should not be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation, as the safety of the drug in these situations has not been studied.

    Dosing and Administration:

    Inside. Tablets should be kept in the mouth until they are fully absorbed.

    Adults and children over 12 years 1 tablet 3-4 times a day, at least a week.

    Side effects:

    Allergic reactions (skin rashes, itching, face swelling, difficulty breathing, dizziness, lower blood pressure). If hypersensitivity develops, taking pills should be stopped.

    Overdose:To date, there have been no reports of cases of intoxication in humans.
    Interaction:

    To date, there have been no reports of drug interactions with other drugs. Since echinacea has an immunostimulating effect, simultaneous use with immunosuppressants and glucocorticosteroids can weaken their effect, and simultaneous use of the drug with cytokines can enhance their effect.

    Special instructions:

    The drug should not be taken for a long time (more than 8 weeks).

    Do not exceed the recommended dose of the drug.

    Form release / dosage:

    Tablets for resorption of 200 mg.

    Packaging:

    On 2,4, 6, 8, 10, 12 tablets in a blister of PVC / Al.

    For 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15 blisters in a cardboard box with instructions for use.

    Storage conditions:

    At a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.

    Keep out of the reach of children!

    Shelf life:

    3 years.

    Do not use after the expiration date.

    Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
    Registration number:П N012081 / 01
    Date of registration:11.03.2009
    The owner of the registration certificate:VALEANT, LLC VALEANT, LLC Russia
    Manufacturer: & nbsp
    HERCEL B.V. Netherlands
    Information update date: & nbsp21.10.2015
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