Sage Leaves - Instructions For Use, Reviews, Price, Analogues

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Sage leaves

Sage leaves: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Salviae folia

ATX code: A01AD11

Active ingredient: medicinal sage leaves (salviae officinalis folia)

Manufacturer: MICROGEN FGUP Scientific and Production Association (Russia), Krasnogorskleksredstva, JSC (Russia), Lek S +, LLC (Russia), Fitofarm PKF (Russia), Zdorov'e firm (Russia), FITO-EM agro-industrial company (Russia)

Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11

Prices in pharmacies: from 32 rubles.

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Sage leaves is a herbal preparation with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action, used topically in ENT practice.

Release form and composition

Dosage forms of release of Sage leaves:

• shredded vegetable raw materials (shredded leaves): pieces of stems, leaves and flowers of a plant of grayish-green, greenish-gray or silver-white color with reddish-purple, light brown, greenish-brown, white, yellowish-white and rare brown blotches; has a fragrant smell; the taste of the water extract is bitter-spicy, somewhat astringent (in a cardboard box of 20, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 75 or 100 g);
• raw vegetable-powder (leaves-powder): a mixture of leaf particles with a small number of particles of flowers and stems of a plant passing through a sieve with holes of 2 mm, grayish-green, green, silvery-gray or silvery-green in color with whitish, brownish and yellowish blotches; has a fragrant smell; the taste of the water extract is somewhat astringent, bitter-spicy (in a cardboard box 10, 20 or 24 filter bags, 1.5 g each).

Active ingredient: sage leaves - 100%.

Sage leaves contain vitamin P, essential oil, resins, tannins, organic acids, flavonoids, phytoncides and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological properties

Infusion of Sage leaves has antimicrobial, local anti-inflammatory and astringent effects.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Sage leaves are prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, larynx and pharynx, including stomatitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis (as part of complex therapy).

Contraindications

Absolute:

• age up to 12 years;
• individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Relative (the remedy is taken under medical supervision):

• pregnancy;
• lactation period.

Instructions for the use of Sage leaves: method and dosage

Infusion of sage leaves in a warm form is applied topically to rinse the mouth and pharynx 3 to 5 times a day.

Method of preparation of infusion:

• chopped raw materials: about 10 g (2-3 tablespoons) of raw materials should be placed in an enamel bowl, pour one glass of hot boiled water, close the lid and heat for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath; then the infusion must be cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain and squeeze out the remaining raw materials. The volume of the resulting infusion must be brought to the original with boiled water;
• raw material powder: 4.5 g (3 filter bags) should be placed in a glass / enamel bowl, pour 1/2 cup boiling water, cover and leave for 15 minutes; after that, the filter bags must be squeezed out and the volume of the infusion must be brought to the initial volume with boiled water.

Use 1 / 2-1 glass of infusion for one rinse. It is recommended to shake it before the procedure.

The average duration of use is from 2 to 4 weeks.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Overdose

The likelihood of an overdose with topical application in compliance with the recommended dosage regimen is unlikely.

Possible symptoms in case of ingestion of high doses (more than 15 g of dried leaves): vomiting, convulsions, tachycardia, tinnitus.

Therapy: symptomatic.

special instructions

If symptoms persist / worsen after therapy for 7 days, you should consult a doctor.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Sage leaves during pregnancy / lactation should be used after medical advice.

Pediatric use

Therapy is contraindicated in patients under 12 years of age.

Drug interactions

There is no information.

Analogs

Sage leaves analogs are: Salvin-VIF, Salvar (Collection for inhalations No. 1), Sage.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a place protected from light and moisture at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 1.5 or 2 years (depending on the manufacturer).

The prepared infusion can be used for two days, provided it is stored in a cool place.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews of Sage leaves

According to reviews, Sage leaves are an inexpensive and effective herbal preparation. They note the pleasant aroma and taste of the infusion, convenience and a wide range of applications. Of the shortcomings, they point to insufficient effectiveness in severe pain and the need for long-term therapy.

Price for Sage leaves in pharmacies

The approximate price of Sage leaves is:

• vegetable raw materials - powder (20 or 24 filter bags, 1.5 g each) - 110 rubles;
• shredded vegetable raw materials (pack of 50 g) - 44–52 rubles.

Sage leaves: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Sage leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. 32 RUB Buy

Sage leaves raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 33 Buy

Sage leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. 35 RUB Buy

Sage leaves crushed leaves 50 g 1 pc. 35 RUB Buy

Sage leaves powder leaves 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 44 Buy

Sage leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 55 Buy

Sage leaves raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 55 Buy

Sage leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 56 Buy

Grind the sage leaves. pack 50g RUB 62 Buy

Sage leaves filter pack. 1.5g 20 pcs. RUB 68 Buy

Sage leaves 1.5g 20 pcs. 77 RUB Buy

Sage leaves raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. 82 RUB Buy

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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, 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!