Flax seeds - instructions for use, doses, side effects, contraindications

The seeds are flattened, ovoid in shape, pointed at one end and rounded from the other, unequal, up to 6 mm long, up to 3 mm thick. The surface of the seeds is smooth, shiny, with a light yellow, clearly visible seminal scar. The color of the seeds is from light yellow to dark brown. The smell is absent. The taste of water extract is mucus-oily.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Covering agent of vegetable origin

ATX: & nbsp

A.03.A.X Other drugs used in bowel disorders

Pharmacodynamics:

The flax seed contains mucus, fatty oil, protein substances, vitamin A, organic acids, glycoside linamarin and other biologically active substances.

Infusion of flax seeds has enveloping, anti-inflammatory and "soft" laxative effect.

The seeds swollen in water have a laxative effect.

Indications:

In complex therapy for inflammatory and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract (inflammation of the esophagus - esophagitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, enteritis, colitis, gastritis). Constipation.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the drug, dyspepsia (diarrhea), acute cholecystitis, chronic cholecystitis (exacerbation), gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, children under 12 years.

Pregnancy and lactation:

Application in pregnancy and lactation is not recommended, due to the lack of sufficient data for clinical observations.

Dosing and Administration:

Infusion of seed flax and whole, swollen seeds in water are used inside, adults and children from 12 years of age.

For the preparation of the infusion: 1.5 teaspoons of whole seeds are placed in enamel ware, poured into 200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water, stirred for 15 minutes, filtered, the remaining raw materials (water-swollen seeds) are squeezed.

With inflammatory and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract the obtained infusion is taken orally by 1/4 cup 3 times a day for 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

With constipation: the seeds swollen in water take inwards 1-3 teaspoons, with enough water, 2-3 times a day. Duration of use without consulting a doctor - no more than 3 days.

Side effects:

There are allergic reactions, flatulence, in rare cases, nausea, in the first days of reception - a mushy stool.

Overdose:

With prolonged use in doses exceeding the recommended, possible intestinal obstruction. Treatment is symptomatic.

Interaction:

With caution with drugs that slow intestinal peristalsis (loperamide, opiates).

Special instructions:

Use only freshly prepared flax seed!

If symptoms of constipation persist while taking the drug within 3 days, you should consult your doctor.

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

The use of the drug does not affect the performance of potentially hazardous activities requiring special attention and quick reactions (driving,work with moving mechanisms).

Form release / dosage:Seeds are whole.

Packaging:

50 grams, 75 grams or 100 grams per pack of cardboard with an inner bag of paper, polyethylene or polypropylene.

The full text of the instructions for medical use is applied to the pack.

Storage conditions:

In a dry place protected from light.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Infusion of flax seeds is prepared as needed and can not be stored!

Shelf life:

3 years.

Do not use after expiry date.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:LP-001361

Date of registration:15.12.2011

Expiration Date:Unlimited

The owner of the registration certificate:FITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSC FITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

FITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSC Russia

Information update date: & nbsp20.03.2018

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Flax seeds (Semina Lini)