Bioaron C
Latin name: Bioaron C
ATX code: L03AX
Active ingredient: an aqueous extract of aloe tree leaves + juice of the fruits of black chokeberry + ascorbic acid (aqueum extractum aloes arborescens folia + suci fructuum aronia melanocarpa + acidum ascorbinicum)
Manufacturer: JSC "Fitofarm Klenka" (Poland)
Description and photo update: 2019-19-08
Bioaron C is an immunostimulating agent of plant origin.
Release form and composition
Bioaron S is produced in the form of a syrup, which is a brown-red liquid with a characteristic odor (100 ml each in orange glass bottles, sealed with plastic screw caps with first opening control, in a cardboard box 1 bottle complete with a measuring cup).
Active substances in 100 ml of the preparation:
- an aqueous extract of fresh leaves of aloe tree * - 38.4 g;
- juice of fresh fruits of chokeberry - 23.4 g;
- ascorbic acid - 1.02 g
* Aqueous extract obtained from fresh leaves of the plant Aloe arborescens Mill. from the Liliaceae family; extractant - purified water; the ratio of raw materials and finished extract is 1: 4.
Auxiliary components: citric acid, sucrose, ethyl alcohol 96%, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Bioaron C stimulates the immune system due to the active natural ingredients contained in the extract of aloe tree leaves. The drug activates both cellular and humoral immunity, increases the number of T and B lymphocytes, as well as antibodies circulating in the systemic circulation, which improves the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections.
Chokeberry juice contains high concentrations of polyphenols and anthocyanins, which have antiviral, antibacterial and antioxidant effects. The active components found in the fruits of this plant have a positive effect on the circulatory system. The use of Bioaron C also improves the appetite of patients.
Pharmacodynamics
The pharmacodynamics of the drug is currently not well understood.
Pharmacokinetics
Reliable studies of the pharmacokinetic parameters of Bioaron C due to the multicomponent composition have not been carried out.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Bioaron C is a drug for children over 3 years old, used for the complex therapy and prevention of recurrence of viral and bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract, such as recurrent laryngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, rhinitis and laryngotracheitis, chronic tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
Contraindications
- acute inflammatory diseases of the digestive system;
- glucose / galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance, sucrase / isomaltose deficiency;
- children's age up to 3 years;
- pregnancy;
- hypersensitivity to drug components.
Instructions for the use of Bioaron C: method and dosage
The syrup should be taken orally 30-40 minutes before meals.
Recommended doses of Bioaron C for children:
- 3–6 years: 5 ml, 2 times a day;
- over 6 years: 5 ml 3 times a day.
Duration of treatment is 2 weeks. The need to increase the duration of therapy and repeat courses is determined by the doctor.
Side effects
Allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea are possible.
Overdose
With systematic drug treatment, sometimes there are disorders in the assimilation of glucose and an increase in its concentration in the blood. Taking Bioaron C in high doses may contribute to the deposition of soluble kidney stones.
special instructions
Information for patients with diabetes mellitus: 5 ml of syrup (single dose) contains 3.93 g of sucrose, which corresponds to 0.33 bread units.
A single dose of Bioaron C contains 51 mg of ascorbic acid, this must be taken into account when prescribing the drug to patients with a tendency to form oxalate stones in the kidneys.
During treatment, it is possible to obtain distorted results of various laboratory tests, including the level of glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, bilirubin and hepatic transaminase activity in the blood.
The drug does not affect the speed of reactions and the ability to concentrate.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
It is not recommended to use Bioaron C during pregnancy. There is no data on the use of the drug during breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
Do not prescribe Bioaron S for children under 3 years of age.
Drug interactions
Ascorbic acid, which is part of Bioaron C, can:
- increase the rate of elimination of tricyclic antidepressants and amphetamine;
- enhance the effect of laxatives;
- enhance the absorption of iron in the gastrointestinal tract;
- lead to the deposition of crystals of sulfonamides in acidic urine in the case of the simultaneous use of sulfa drugs.
Analogs
Bioaron S analogs are: Aloe juice, Antigrippin-Express, Asvitol, Ascorutin, Askofol, Aspinat S, Vetoron, Rostvit, Feniprex-S, FLUZiOZ, Prostudox, Daleron S, Asprovit S, Daleron S Junior, Fastorik, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of reach of children at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Bioaron S
Mostly on the Internet, there are positive reviews about Bioaron S. Many mothers note the natural composition, the low price and the pleasant taste of the syrup, as well as the positive effect on the immunity of children who, after a course of treatment, suffer from ARVI, influenza and bronchitis much less often. Aloe extract, in their opinion, has a positive effect on sputum discharge. However, there are also reports about the ineffectiveness of the drug, as well as the presence in its composition of flavors and dyes that can cause allergic reactions.
Price for Bioaron S in pharmacies
The average price for Bioaron S in pharmacy chains ranges from 117 to 159 rubles.
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!