Icelandic Moss - Instructions For Use, Medicinal Properties, Contraindications, Reviews

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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.

Icelandic moss: prices in online pharmacies

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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!