Eleutherococcus
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Instructions for use
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Storage conditions
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Eleutherococcus belongs to phytopreparations of general tonic action.
Pharmacological action of Eleutherococcus
Eleutherococcus is a biologically active food supplement. For the manufacture of the medicine, the rhizomes and roots of the Eleutherococcus plant are used, which contain a special type of glycosides - eleutherosides. The drug helps to increase the body's nonspecific resistance to pathogenic influences of the external environment, has a positive effect on the body's adaptive resources. In addition, according to reviews of Eleutherococcus, the remedy has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, eliminating irritability, overwork and restoring mental and physical performance and activity. The drug is known for its immunomodulatory properties and the ability to activate the body's defenses. Long-term use of the drug can have the following effects on the body:
- reduce drowsiness;
- enhance visual acuity and hearing;
- accelerate metabolism;
- improve appetite;
- normalize metabolism;
- reduce the risk of developing cancer;
- reduce the harmful effects of toxins on the body (including barbiturates, ethanol, ether).
Release form
For the convenience of the consumer, Eleutherococcus is available in various forms:
- in the form of pills, of which the package contains 50, 100 or 180 pieces;
- in the form of capsules weighing 500 mg. Each package contains 100 pieces;
- in the form of tablets weighing 200 mg in packs of 100 pieces;
- in the form of tablets, which contain dry extract of Eleutherococcus (without the content of additional components), their weight is 100 mg, the amount in the package is 30 pcs.;
- liquid extract, 50 ml;
- syrup in bottles of 250 ml.
Indications for use of Eleutherococcus
The instructions for Eleutherococcus recommend taking the drug as an element of complex therapy for the following types of diseases or ailments:
- with overwork, asthenia, chronic fatigue syndrome;
- during periods of high physical and mental stress as a stimulating and tonic agent;
- with psycho-emotional stress;
- with functional disorders of the nervous system (including neuroses and vegetative-vascular dystonia);
- with anorexia;
- with arterial hypotension;
- in periods after severe and prolonged illness;
- as rehabilitation after radio- and chemotherapy;
- with immunodeficiencies;
- with erectile dysfunction and decreased libido;
- with diabetes mellitus;
- with obesity;
- with hypercholesterolemia.
External use of Eleutherococcus is indicated for early baldness and oily seborrhea.
Contraindications
Before starting to use the drug, you must read the instructions for Eleutherococcus, since in some cases the drug should not be taken. The list of contraindications for Eleutherococcus is as follows:
- increased nervous irritability;
- insomnia (taking before bedtime or in the evening is also contraindicated);
- acute stage of somatic and infectious diseases;
- hypersensitivity to the components of Eleutherococcus;
- arterial hypertension, severe atherosclerosis, various cardiac disorders;
- age up to 12 years;
- periods of pregnancy and lactation.
Instructions for use
Eleutherococcus is recommended for oral use. The dosage for the drug is selected depending on the selected form of the drug.
Dry extract of Eleutherococcus should be taken by adults and children over 12 years of age, in an amount not exceeding 4 capsules / dragees or tablets. The course of admission is up to 30 days.
The liquid extract of the plant is recommended to be taken in an amount of 15-50 drops from 2 to 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is from 25 days to a month.
Tincture of Eleutherococcus, which can be prepared at home, pour 150-200 g of Eleutherococcus roots with a liter of alcohol or vodka and then insist for two weeks, shaking occasionally, it is recommended to take half a tsp. three times a day.
Side effects of Eleutherococcus
Numerous reviews about Eleutherococcus note the good tolerance of the drug, however, undesirable reactions are not excluded in rare cases. When using the drug, diarrhea, irritability, anxiety, and insomnia may develop.
Storage conditions
The Eleutherococcus preparation can be stored for up to 4 years in suitable conditions: in a cool place, protected from light and out of the reach of children.
Eleutherococcus: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Eleutherococcus P 0.2 g dragee 50 pcs. RUB 44 Buy |
Eleutherococcus Biokor dragee 50 pcs. RUB 60 Buy |
Eleutherococcus P tablets 100 pcs. RUB 80 Buy |
Eleutherococcus Biokor dragee 100 pcs. RUB 98 Buy |
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!