Icelandic moss
Latin name: Cetraria islandica
Active ingredient: Icelandic moss (Cetraria islandica)
Manufacturer: Ekos (Russia); Horst (Russia); LLC "Belovodye" (Russia), etc.
Description and photo update: 19.10.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 73 rubles.
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Icelandic moss - dietary supplement (biologically active additive) to food, used as an additional source of glucuronic acid; effective antibacterial, antitussive, antiemetic and restorative agent.
Release form and composition
- dry raw materials (20-500 g in bags / packs; 1.5 or 2.0 g in filter bags);
- tablets weighing 0.6 g;
- capsules weighing 0.23 g.
The active component of the drug is the thallus of Icelandic cetraria.
The excipient in tablets is LTS 20M sorbitol.
Pharmacological properties
The healing properties of Icelandic moss are used in the treatment of infections, since the plant has proven antibacterial efficacy, contributes to the recovery of the body in the rehabilitation period after serious illnesses and improves digestion.
Indications for use
Supplements are recommended to be taken as a source of glucuronic acid.
The healing properties of Icelandic moss are used for the following conditions / diseases:
- colds, diseases of ENT organs in acute and chronic form;
- diseases of the bronchi and lungs during an exacerbation, and during remission;
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchiectasis;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- tuberculosis (prevention and therapy).
Contraindications
Contraindications to Icelandic moss:
- acidity gastritis (tablets / capsules);
- peptic ulcer (tablets / capsules);
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- age up to 18 years (tablets / capsules);
- age up to 14 years (dry raw materials);
- individual hypersensitivity to the components of the supplement.
Instructions for the use of Icelandic moss: method and dosage
The dietary supplement is taken orally, along with food intake.
Recommendations for using Icelandic moss:
- tablets / capsules: adult patients 1 pc. 3 times a day;
- dry raw materials: 1.5-2.0 g (1 filter bag or 1 teaspoon) pour 200 ml (1 glass) boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, squeeze the filter bag / strain the infusion, bring the resulting volume with boiled water to 200 ml; adult patients and children over 14 years old, take 1 glass 3 times a day.
Duration of admission is one month, if necessary, repetition of the course is allowed.
Side effects
There is no information.
Overdose
There is no information.
special instructions
Icelandic moss is not a medicine.
Before using the supplement, you should consult your doctor.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions, Icelandic moss is not prescribed during pregnancy / lactation.
Pediatric use
Contraindication to Icelandic moss:
- dry raw materials: up to 14 years;
- tablets / capsules: up to 18 years old.
Drug interactions
There are no data on the interaction of dietary supplements with other substances / drugs.
Analogs
The analogues of Icelandic moss are herbal tea "ISLADEN light" Icelandic moss, linden flowers, fennel, cinnamon; Health recipes-15. Lichen cetraria Icelandic thallus (Icelandic moss); Herbal tea "ISLADEN" Icelandic moss; Herbal tea "ISLA-DEN" Icelandic moss, mint leaves, cinnamon; Tubelon.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in a dry and dark place at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
Shelf life: tablets / capsules - 2 years; dry raw materials - 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Icelandic moss reviews
Most of the reviews about Icelandic moss are positive. Patients note its effectiveness for any cough, throat ailments, stomach problems. They emphasize that the remedy strengthens the immune system. But many do not like its somewhat bitter taste and appetite-enhancing property.
They point out that dietary supplements are difficult to find in pharmacies, most often they are purchased in specialized stores. The cost is assessed as affordable.
Price for Icelandic moss in pharmacies
The approximate price for Icelandic moss (vegetable raw materials, 1 package of 50 g) is 133–140 rubles.
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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!
