Mother-and-stepmother leaves (Folia Farfarae)

Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Indications Carefully Contraindications Dosing and Administration Side effects
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Mucolytics and stimulators of motor function of the respiratory tract

Included in the formulation
  • Mother-and-stepmother leaves
    raw materials. inwards 
    LEK S +, LLC     Russia
    • АТХ:

    R.05.C.A   Expectorants

    Pharmacodynamics:Means of plant origin. Leaves of mother-and-stepmother contain from 5 to 10% of mucous substances, glycoside tussilagin, tannins, saponins, organic acids, inulin, sitosterol. Due to the high content of mucus, the mother-and-stepmother has an enveloping effect on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. In addition, mucus, organic acids and saponins dilute the dry detachable, restore the natural movement of the cilia of the ciliated epithelium of the respiratory tract, improve expectoration of sputum. Tannins, carotenoids and sterols have a pronounced anti-inflammation effectweak and weak bacteriostaticsomething action. Flavonoids and essential oils of plants have an insignificant antispasmodic effect.
    Pharmacokinetics:In accordance with the International Convention (EMEAHMPWG11 / 99), clinical trials of herbal preparations do not require an isolated study of pharmacokineticsparameters.
    Indications:Diseases of the upper respiratory tract (including laryngitis, tracheitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma). Furunculosis, wounds, ulcers.
    ICD-10

    X.J30-J39.J37   Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis

    X.J00-J06.J04   Acute laryngitis and tracheitis

    X.J40-J47.J42   Chronic bronchitis, unspecified

    X.J20-J22.J20   Acute bronchitis

    X.J40-J47.J45   Asthma

    XII.L00-L08.L02   Abscess of skin, boil and carbuncle

    XVIII.R00-R09.R05   Cough

    XIX.T08-T14.T14.1   Open wound of unspecified area of ​​the body

    Contraindications:

    Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, breast-feeding.

    Childhood.

    Carefully:Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
    Pregnancy and lactation:

    The category of FDA recommendations is not defined. Hepatotoxic, with excess dose may cause abortion.

    There is no information on the penetration into breast milk.

    Dosing and Administration:

    For the preparation of infusion, 10 g (2 tablespoons) of raw materials are placed in a glass or enamel ware, pour 200 ml of boiling water, cover with a lid and insist on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. After cooling at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain through a double layer of gauze, the remaining mass is squeezed. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

    For respiratory diseases of 15 ml every 2-3 hours or 30-45 ml (2-3 tablespoons) 2-3 times a day for 1 hour before meals.

    With inflammatory processes in the stomach, intestines, bladder, kidney diseases, 100 ml infusion 4 times a day (20 g per 1 l).In gynecology they use infusion for douching, in stomatology - for rinsing and appliqués.

    Side effects:Hepatotoxicityь, increase of arterial pressure.
    Overdose:Not described.
    Interaction:No data.
    Special instructions:Preferred freshly preparedwater infusions from whole herbal medicinal raw materials.
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