Propolis Tincture

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Propolis tincture: 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 rack in pharmacies

Latin name: Tinctura Propolisi

ATX code: D06BX

Active ingredient: propolis (propolis)

Producer: Biotech BK NPP (Russia), Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Krasnodar Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), BEGRIF (Russia), Ivanovo Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Tatkhimpharmpreparaty (Russia), Tver Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Marbiopharm, OJSC (Russia)

Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11

Prices in pharmacies: from 20 rubles.

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Propolis tincture is a drug with anti-inflammatory, wound healing effect.

Release form and composition

The dosage form of the release is tincture: transparent, from red-brown to yellow-brown, has a characteristic odor (in a cardboard box 1 bottle of 15, 25 or 50 ml).

Composition of 1 ml of tincture:

active substance: propolis - 100 mg;
auxiliary component: ethanol 80% - an amount sufficient to obtain 1000 ml of tincture.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

The drug has an anti-inflammatory, wound healing effect.

Indications for use

pharyngitis;
tonsillitis;
superficial injuries and microtraumas of the skin and mucous membranes;
periodontal disease;
otitis.

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications to Propolis tincture:

acute eczema;
hay fever;
age up to 18 years;
individual intolerance to the components of the tincture and beekeeping products.

Relative contraindications for Propolis tincture:

pregnancy;
lactation period.

Instructions for the use of Propolis tincture: method and dosage

Method of application of Propolis tincture - orally, topically, externally, inhalation.

Inside, the tincture is taken 3 times a day, 20-60 drops added to 1 / 4-1 / 2 glass of water, in a course of 5-30 days (in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, the duration can be increased to 3-4 weeks).

Recommended scheme for other indications:

superficial damage to the skin (microtrauma): treatment with a tampon soaked in tincture 1-3 times a day;
chronic purulent otitis media: the introduction of a tampon soaked in tincture for 1-2 minutes into the ear 2-3 times a day, or 1-2 drops in the ear 3-4 times a day, the procedure is carried out after thorough cleaning of pus;
chronic pharyngitis and tonsillitis: lubrication of the tonsils 1-2 times a day for a course of 8-15 days;
chronic tonsillitis: inhalation of an aqueous solution of propolis tincture in a ratio of 1:20 1–2 times a day for a course of 7–10 days;
periodontal diseases: the introduction of turundas soaked in solution into periodontal pockets for 5 minutes, the procedure is carried out after deep curettage;
damage to the oral mucosa: rinsing with an aqueous solution of propolis tincture (15 ml of propolis tincture per 1/2 glass of warm water) 4–5 times a day for a course of 3–4 days.

Side effects

Possible side reactions: a short burning sensation at the site of application of the tincture, allergic reactions (in the form of itching, redness of the skin, rash; withdrawal of therapy is required).

Overdose

No overdose has been reported.

special instructions

The drug is canceled when allergic reactions occur.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

According to the instructions, Propolis tincture during pregnancy / lactation is not recommended to be used, since the safety profile has not been studied. Conducting therapy is possible after the doctor evaluates the ratio of the expected benefit and the possible risk.

Pediatric use

Therapy is contraindicated in patients under 18 years of age.

Drug interactions

There are no data on the interaction of Propolis tincture with other drugs / substances.

Analogs

The analogs of Propolis tincture are Proposol, Propolis.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a cool place, protected from light and moisture, at a temperature of 15 to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews of Propolis tincture

According to reviews, Propolis tincture is a natural, inexpensive and effective drug. They also indicate a wide range of actions and a long shelf life. The disadvantages include a specific smell and the possibility of developing allergies.

Price for Propolis tincture in pharmacies

The approximate price for Propolis tincture (1 bottle of 25 ml) is 25–35 rubles.