Immunal
Immunal: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Immunal
ATX code: L03AX
Active ingredient: Echinacea purple grass juice (echinaceae purpurae herbae succus)
Manufacturer: Lek (Slovenia)
Description and photo update: 2019-09-09
Prices in pharmacies: from 207 rubles.
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Immunal is an immunostimulating herbal preparation.
Release form and composition
Immunal is available in two dosage forms:
- Oral solution: brown, clear to cloudy; during storage of the solution, the formation of a flocculent sediment is allowed (in dark glass bottles of 50 ml, 1 bottle in a cardboard box, complete with a dosing pipette);
- Tablets: flat-cylindrical, round, light brown interspersed, with the smell of vanilla (in blisters of 10 pcs., 2-4 blisters in a cardboard box; in blisters of 20 pcs., 1-3 blisters in a cardboard box).
Each pack also contains instructions for the use of Immunal.
The composition of 1 ml of solution for oral administration includes:
- Active ingredient: Echinacea purpurea (herb juice) - 0.8 ml;
- Auxiliary components: sorbitol, ethanol.
The composition of 1 tablet includes:
- Active ingredient: Echinacea purpurea (dried herb juice) - 80 mg;
- Auxiliary components: colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, lactose, vanillin, cherry flavor, sodium saccharinate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Immunal is one of the herbal immunostimulating drugs.
Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea purpurea Moench) contains active substances that help to strengthen the body's natural defenses and act as immune stimulants.
With an increase in the number of leukocytes (granulocytes) and the activation of phagocytosis, the reproduction of microorganisms in the human body is suppressed, which contributes to the destruction of pathogenic bacteria. The antiviral effect of the herb Echinacea purpurea against the causative agents of herpes and influenza has also been established.
Indications for use
Immunal is prescribed for the prevention of influenza and colds, strengthening immunity with a predisposition to the development of frequent colds and uncomplicated acute infectious diseases, as well as an adjunct in the prolonged use of antibiotic drugs in the treatment of chronic infectious diseases, which are accompanied by a decrease in immunity.
Contraindications
- Progressive autoimmune and systemic diseases (leukemia, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, collagenoses, AIDS, HIV infection);
- Age up to 4 years (tablets) and up to 1 year (oral solution);
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as to plants of the Asteraceae family.
Immunal, instructions for use: method and dosage
The drug is taken orally.
Immunal tablets are taken with water. Young children are advised to crush a tablet and mix it with juice, tea or water (a small amount).
For the correct dosing of the Immunal solution, it is recommended to use the supplied graduated dosing pipette. The required number of drops must be diluted in a small volume of water before taking.
As a rule, the drug is prescribed:
- Adults and children over 12 years old: 1 tablet 3-4 times a day or 2.5 ml of solution 3 times a day;
- Children 6-12 years old: 1 tablet 1-3 times a day or 1.5 ml of solution 3 times a day;
- Children 4-6 years old: 1 tablet 1-2 times a day;
- Children 1-6 years old: 1 ml of solution 3 times a day.
To achieve a therapeutic effect, Immunal is recommended to be taken for at least 7 days. You should not take the drug continuously for more than 2 months.
Side effects
When using Immunal, in some cases, hypersensitivity reactions may occur: itching, skin rash, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, dizziness, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylactic shock, lowering blood pressure.
With continuous administration of the drug for more than 2 months, leukopenia may develop.
If any side effects occur, it is necessary to interrupt therapy and consult a doctor.
Overdose
Symptoms of intoxication associated with drug overdose were not observed.
special instructions
Before taking Immunal, children under 12 years of age and patients with a history of allergic diseases and bronchial asthma should consult with their doctor.
If the symptoms of the disease persist for 10 days, you should consult with the doctor who prescribed the treatment.
When storing a solution for oral administration, a flocculent sediment consisting of active polysaccharides is allowed. Before using the drug, the bottle with the contents must be shaken thoroughly.
The oral solution contains 20% ethanol.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
There is no information on the negative effects of Immunal on the course of pregnancy. Before starting therapy during pregnancy / lactation, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Pediatric use
Immunal tablets are contraindicated in children under 4 years of age, oral solution - up to 1 year.
Drug interactions
The composition of the Immunal solution includes ethanol, which is why it can change or enhance the effect of other drugs.
With the use of antibiotic drugs of the cephalosporin group (moxalactam, cefotetan, cefamandol, cefoperazone, cefmenoxime), clinically significant drug interactions were observed simultaneously with taking even a small amount of ethanol. The reaction of patients was characterized by nausea, headache, facial flushing, palpitations, and increased sweating. To avoid this, Immunal in the form of a solution for oral administration should not be used together with the above antibiotics (taking the drug is possible only 3 days after the end of the course of therapy with the indicated cephalosporins).
Mutual weakening of the action is noted with the simultaneous use of Immunal with immunosuppressants.
There are no data on any interaction with other drugs.
Analogs
Immunal analogs are: Doctor Theiss Echinacea Forte, Immunorm, Echinacea, Echinacea Liquidum, Echinacea Hexal, Estifan, Gerbion Echinacea, Immuneks.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of reach of children at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
Shelf life:
- Tablets - 3 years;
- Oral solution - 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Immunal
Reviews about Immunal are most often positive. Patients characterize the drug as highly effective. In some cases, side effects are reported, mainly in the form of allergic reactions. Also, sometimes the therapeutic effect is insufficient. The herbal composition of the agent is considered an advantage, while it is indicated that the solution for oral administration contains alcohol.
Price for Immunal in pharmacies
The approximate price for Immunal is: tablets (20 pcs.) - 275-345 rubles, oral solution (1 bottle of 50 ml) - 176-211 rubles.
Immunal: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Immunal tablets 20 pcs. 207 r Buy |
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Immunal tablets 80mg 20 pcs. 329 r Buy |
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Immunal oral solution 50 ml 1 pc. 448 r Buy |
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!
