Elekasol
Elekasol: 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: Aelecasol
ATX code: D08AX
Active ingredient: calendula medicinal flowers (Flores Calendulae officinalis) + chamomile flowers (Flores Chamomillae officinalis) + licorice roots (Radices Glycyrrhizae) + series of tripartite herb (Herba Bidentis tripartitae) + sage medicinal leaves (Folia Salviae officinalis) + ellipid leaves Folia Eucalypti viminalis)
Producer: Krasnogorskleksredstva, JSC (Russia), Liktravi, PrAT (Ukraine)
Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 40 rubles.
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Elekasol is a combined herbal preparation with antimicrobial action.
Release form and composition
The dosage form of Elekasol is a collection of crushed or collection-powder: a mixture of heterogeneous particles of leaves, flowers, roots and stems of greenish-gray or gray-green color with orange-yellow, brown and white blotches, has a fragrant smell and sweetish taste of water extraction (collection crushed - in a cardboard box with an inner bag of 30, 50, 75 or 100 g; collection powder - in a cardboard box 10 or 20 filter bags of 2 g).
Active ingredients in Elekasol:
- marigold flowers - 20%;
- licorice roots - 20%;
- leaves of eucalyptus rod-shaped - 20%;
- sage leaves - 20%;
- chamomile flowers - 10%;
- succession grass - 10%.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Infusion / decoction collection Eleksol stimulates reparative processes and has antimicrobial (in relation to staphylococci, E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Protea and some other microorganisms) and anti-inflammatory effect.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Elekasol is prescribed simultaneously with other drugs for the treatment of the following diseases / conditions:
- acute laryngopharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, acute / chronic pharyngitis, bronchitis, tracheitis (diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs);
- lichen planus of the oral mucosa, acute / recurrent aphthous stomatitis, periodontitis (dentistry);
- neurodermatitis, microbial eczema, acne vulgaris and rosacea (dermatology);
- chronic gastroduodenitis, colitis, enteritis, enterocolitis (gastroenterology);
- chronic prostatitis, chronic pyelonephritis, urethritis, chronic cystitis (urology);
- nonspecific inflammatory diseases of the cervix and vagina, including cervicitis, colpitis (gynecology).
Contraindications
- age up to 12 years;
- pregnancy and lactation (external / local application is possible after the assessment of the ratio of benefits to risks has been carried out);
- individual intolerance to the components in Elekasol.
Instructions for the use of Elekasol: method and dosage
The method of application of the infusion / decoction from the collection of Elekasol is orally, externally or locally (including inhalation).
Cooking method:
- infusion: 2 filter bags are poured into a glass / enamel container with 1 glass of boiling water and, covered, insist for 15 minutes, pressing periodically on the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them. The volume of the infusion is brought with boiled water to the original;
- broth: 2 tbsp. l. collection is poured into an enamel bowl with 1 glass of hot boiled water, infused for 60 minutes, boiled for 15 minutes over low heat and re-infused for 45 minutes at room temperature, then filtered without adding additional water.
It is recommended to shake the broth / infusion before use.
Recommended application scheme:
- inside: warm 3 times a day, preferably 30 minutes before meals; broth - undiluted or diluted 2-4 times for 1/3 cup; infusion - undiluted 1/3 cup;
- lotions: 1-2 times a day, cold undiluted decoction / infusion is applied;
- rinsing, irrigation and douching: warm; broth - diluted 2–4 times; infusion - diluted 2 times;
- microclysters: warm, 50 ml of undiluted broth / infusion;
- inhalation: hot undiluted decoction / infusion (when applied with an ultrasonic inhaler - in a warm form).
Duration of therapy with Elekasol:
- diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs: 2-3 weeks simultaneously inside and locally in the form of rinsing and inhalations 2-5 times a day;
- dentistry: 5-7 days simultaneously inside and topically in the form of rinsing, lotions, irrigation and soaking turunda with warm broth / infusion diluted 2-4 times 2-5 times a day;
- dermatology: 2–3 weeks simultaneously inside and outside in the form of lotions;
- gastroenterology: 2-3 weeks by mouth;
- urology: 2-3 weeks inside and topically in the form of microclysters;
- gynecology: 2–4 weeks simultaneously inside and topically in the form of irrigation, douching, lotions with warm diluted decoction / infusion 1–2 times a day.
Side effects
Allergic reactions are possible.
Overdose
Information on overdose has not been presented to date.
special instructions
To avoid the occurrence of bronchospasm, only warm or hot broth / infusion should be used for inhalations, including inhalations using an ultrasonic inhaler.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
- oral administration: therapy is contraindicated;
- local / external use: Elekasol can be used only after assessing the benefit-risk ratio.
Pediatric use
Elekasol therapy is contraindicated in patients under 12 years of age.
Drug interactions
Data not provided.
Analogs
The analogues of Elekasol are Shostakovsky's Balm, Aseptolin, Vinilin, Galmanin, Dermatol ointment, Dermatol-tar liniment, ZelenKa, Iodoform, Naftaderm, Olazol, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
The prepared infusion / decoction can be used for 48 hours if stored in a cool place.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Elekasol
Most of the reviews about Elekasol are positive. It is indicated that the drug has a low cost, wide spectrum of action, natural composition, pleasant taste and aroma.
Price for Elekasol in pharmacies
The approximate price for Elekasol is:
- collection of powder (20 filter bags): 31-165 rubles;
- chopped collection (50 g): 53–78 rubles.
Elekasol: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Elekasol shredded vegetable raw material 50 g 1 pc. RUB 40 Buy |
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Elekasol collection powder 2 g 20 pcs. RUB 66 Buy |
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!
