Echinacea
Instructions for use:
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Indications for use
- 3. Contraindications
- 4. Method of application and dosage
- 5. Side effects
- 6. Special instructions
- 7. Drug interactions
- 8. Analogs
- 9. Terms and conditions of storage
- 10. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
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Echinacea is an immunostimulating herbal preparation.
Release form and composition
Echinacea dosage forms:
- tablets: biconvex, round, scored, from dark brown to light brown with darker and lighter blotches (10 pcs. in blisters, in a cardboard box 1-3 blisters);
- lozenges: flat-cylindrical, round, light brown with dark or light inclusions, with a bevel, have a characteristic odor and NP engraving on the background of a wood image on each side (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 pcs. in blisters or strips, in a cardboard box 1-5, 10 or 15 blisters or strips);
- pastilles: flat, round, beveled, with a rough surface, from light brown to brown, have a specific smell; the presence of air bubbles in the caramel mass, uneven coloring, slight roughness of the edges (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 lozenges in blisters, in a cardboard box 1–5, 10 or 15 blisters) are allowed;
- homeopathic granules: regular spherical shape, homogeneous, white with a cream or gray tint, odorless (8 g each in polymer cans or test tubes, in a cardboard box 1 can or test tube).
Composition of 1 tablet:
- active substance: dry extract of echinacea - 200 mg;
- auxiliary components: milk sugar (lactose monohydrate) - more than 190 mg, potato starch - 100 mg, polyvinylpyrrolidone - 5 mg, calcium stearate - 5 mg.
Composition of 1 lozenge:
- active substance: echinacea angustifolia extract - 200 mg;
- auxiliary components: flavoring "caramel" - 74 mg, aspartame - 20 mg, magnesium stearate - 6 mg, sorbitol - 800 mg.
Composition of 1 lozenge:
- active substance: dry extract of Echinacea herb - 200 mg;
- auxiliary components: liquid dextrose, sucrose, caramel flavor, purified water.
Composition of 100 mg homeopathic granules:
- active substance: Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea purpurea) - 1 mg;
- auxiliary component: sugar crumbs - up to 100 mg.
Indications for use
Pills
Indications for taking Echinacea tablets are diseases accompanied by immunodeficiency conditions, including chronic recurrent inflammatory diseases (chronic pneumonia, bronchitis, ENT diseases) in cases of ineffectiveness / insufficient effectiveness of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial therapy (treatment and prevention).
Lozenges, lozenges
- acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), acute respiratory diseases (ARI) (treatment with initial signs of the disease in combination with other drugs, prevention);
- Recurrent respiratory tract infections (as an adjunct)
Homeopathic granules
Echinacea in the form of homeopathic granules is taken for acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections in order to prevent relapses and complications.
Contraindications
Tablets, lozenges, lozenges
- progressive systemic diseases (rheumatism, leukemia, tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, HIV infection, autoimmune diseases, widespread atherosclerosis);
- Lapp lactase deficiency, congenital galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption (tablets);
- age up to 12 years (lozenges, lozenges) or up to 18 years (tablets);
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Patients with diabetes mellitus and patients who follow a diet low in carbohydrates, the drug in the form of tablets should be taken with caution.
The efficacy and safety of using Echinacea in nursing and pregnant women have not been studied.
Homeopathic granules
- age up to 18 years (there are no sufficient clinical data);
- pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Method of administration and dosage
Echinacea is taken orally.
Pills
The drug is recommended to be taken after meals.
Frequency rate of admission - 3 times a day.
Usually Echinacea is prescribed in a single dose of 1-2 tablets. In case of exacerbation, administration is indicated in combination with antibacterial drugs (single dose): 5 days - 2 tablets, the next 10–20 days (depending on the severity / nature of the disease) - 1 tablet. In the phase of remission, the drug is prescribed according to the standard dosage regimen for 10–20 days. Re-admission is possible if necessary.
Lozenges, lozenges
Lozenges / lozenges must be kept in the mouth until completely absorbed.
Usually Echinacea is prescribed 3-4 times a day, 1 pc. course for at least 7 days.
Homeopathic granules
The granules should be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved.
The drug is recommended to be taken in compliance with the intervals with meals (20 minutes before or 1 hour after meals), 2 times a day, 5 granules for a course of 14 days.
The doctor may prescribe repeated courses.
Side effects
Pills
Allergic reactions are possible (in the form of skin flushing, skin rash, swelling of the face), lowering blood pressure, sweating, shortness of breath.
Lozenges, lozenges
Allergic reactions are possible (in the form of itching, swelling of the face, skin rashes, lowering blood pressure, dizziness, difficulty breathing).
In cases of development of hypersensitivity reactions, Echinacea is canceled.
Homeopathic granules
Allergic reactions are possible.
special instructions
Pills
Information for patients with diabetes mellitus: the content of carbohydrates in 1 tablet is 0.024 XE (bread units).
Lozenges, lozenges
You should not take the drug for more than 8 weeks.
Homeopathic granules
When using Echinacea, there may be a brief exacerbation of symptoms. In such cases, you need to interrupt therapy and consult a specialist.
Information for patients with diabetes mellitus: carbohydrate content in 5 granules (single dose) - 0.01 XE.
Drug interactions
To date, no information has been reported on interactions of Echinacea with other drugs / substances.
Since Echinacea has an immunostimulating effect, combined use with glucocorticosteroids and immunosuppressants can weaken their effect, and combination therapy with cytokines can enhance their effect.
Analogs
Echinacea analogs are: Dr. Theiss Echinacea tincture, Estifan, Echinacea purpurea liquid extract, Echinacea compositum SN and others.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life:
- tablets, homeopathic granules - 2 years;
- lozenges, lozenges - 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
