Echinacea-GalenoPharm - instructions for use, dose, side effects, contraindications

Transparent liquid from greenish-yellow to yellowish-brown color. During storage, the drug may become cloudy, small precipitate, flocculent sediment, a precipitate that does not break when shaken, and the formation of a deposit on the walls of the vial are allowed.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Immunostimulating agent of plant origin.

ATX: & nbsp

L.03.A.X Other immunostimulants

Pharmacodynamics:

The drug has an immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect. Increases the phagocytic activity of neutrophils and macrophages, stimulates interleukin-1 production; induces the transformation of B-lymphocytes into plasma cells, improves metabolic processes, especially in the liver and kidneys. Stimulates bone marrow hematopoiesis, which increases the number of leukocytes and cells of the reticulo-endothelial system of the spleen.

Indications:

Recurrent infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract (rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis) and urinary tract (preventive and concomitant therapy).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to Echinacea purpurea and other plants of the family Compositae (chamomile, arnica, daisy, marigold, etc.), autoimmune diseases, tuberculosis, leukemia, systemic connective tissue diseases, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), HIV infection , children under 12 years of age, pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.

Carefully:

Chronic liver diseases, alcoholism, traumatic brain injury, brain diseases.

If you have any of these diseases, consult a doctor before taking the drug.

Pregnancy and lactation:

The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Dosing and Administration:

Adults and children over 12 years of 20-30 drops 3 times daily before meals. Duration of treatment - no more than 8 weeks without interruption.

Side effects:

Allergic reactions: rashes, hives, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, Quincke's edema, bronchospasm with obstruction, asthma and anaphylactic shock.

From the cardiovascular system: lowering of blood pressure.

From the nervous system: dizziness; when using the drug in high doses, insomnia, increased excitability.

From the gastrointestinal tract: when using the drug in high doses, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are possible.

If any of the side effects listed in the manual are aggravated, or if you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Overdose:

When exceeding the recommended dose or prolonged use of the tincture, it is possible to increase dose-dependent side effects.

In case of symptoms of overdose, discontinue use of the drug and consult a doctor for immediate measures of symptomatic and maintenance therapy (in accordance with the clinical condition of the patient).

Interaction:

It is possible to reduce the effectiveness of drugs that have an immunosuppressive effect.

Do not use the drug within three days after the end of the course of treatment with cephalosporin derivatives (cefamandol, cefotetan, cefmenoxime, cefoperazone, moxalates).

Special instructions:

For the purpose of prevention, do not use the drug for more than 10 days.

With therapeutic use, the course of treatment with the drug is 2-3 weeks. If the symptoms of the disease persist during treatment for 10 days, the doctor should be consulted.

When using the drug for more than 8 weeks (without interruption), development of leukopenia is possible.

In patients with atopic dermatitis, there is an increased risk of anaphylactic reactions. Patients with atopic dermatitis should consult a physician before using the drug.

Patients with chronic liver diseases and patients suffering from alcoholism and receiving treatment should remember that the drug contains 40 % ethanol.

The content of absolute ethyl alcohol when taking the drug inside is in the maximum single dose - 0.38 g, in the maximum daily dose - 1.14 g.

In case of turbidity or the appearance of sediment, the vial should be shaken. Possible haze or sediment does not affect the quality of the drug.

Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:

When driving vehicles and occupations with other potentially hazardous activities requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions, care must be taken because the preparation contains ethyl alcohol and can cause dizziness, and in high doses increased excitability. If the patient experiences the above undesirable feelings, you should refrain from driving the car or controlling the mechanisms.

Form release / dosage:Tincture.

Packaging:

To 25, 50, 100 ml in bottles of dark glass or in bottles of glass made of brown glass for the packaging of medical products.Each bottle, together with the instructions for use, is placed in a pack of cardboard.

Storage conditions:

In the dark place at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.

In a place inaccessible to children.

Shelf life:

3 years.

Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:P N000167 / 01

Date of registration:17.04.2008

The owner of the registration certificate:PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY of St. Petersburg, JSC PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY of St. Petersburg, JSC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

Pharmaceutical factory of St. Petersburg, JSC Russia

Information update date: & nbsp21.10.2015

Illustrated instructions

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Echinacea-GalenoPharm® (Echinacea-GalenoPharm®)