Estifan
Estifan: 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: Estifan
ATX code: L03AX
Active ingredient: echinacea purpurae herbae extract (echinaceae purpurae herbae extract)
Manufacturer: CJSC VIFITECH (Russia); JSC "Borisov Plant of Medical Products" (Belarus)
Description and photo update: 2018-21-11
Estifan is an immunostimulating herbal preparation.
Release form and composition
Dosage form of Estifan - tablets: biconvex, round, with a dividing line, from dark brown to light brown with darker and lighter inclusions (in a blister contour package 10 pcs., In a cardboard box 1, 2 or 3 packages; in a dark glass jar 30 pcs., in a cardboard box 1 jar).
Composition of one tablet:
- active substance: dry extract of Echinacea purpurea of the Aster family - 200 mg;
- auxiliary components: lactose monohydrate (milk sugar), potato starch, povidone (low molecular weight medical polyvinylpyrrolidone), calcium stearate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The dry extract of Echinacea purpurea contains such active ingredients as immunostimulating water-soluble polysaccharides, essential oils, flavonoids, polyenes, alcamides.
Polysaccharides increase the phagocytic activity of neutrophils and macrophages, stimulate the formation of the cytokine interleukin-1.
The action of the active substances in the complex is to initiate the differentiation of B-lymphocytes into plasma cells, enhance antibody production and improve the functioning of T-lymphocytes, which play an important role in the adaptive immune response. This determines the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect of Estifan.
In addition, inulin, levulose, betaine, which are part of the herb echinacea, activate metabolic processes in the body, especially in the kidneys and liver.
Indications for use
- stimulation of immunity and an increase in nonspecific factors of the body's defense in uncomplicated acute infectious diseases or a predisposition to frequent colds - as an auxiliary treatment;
- long-term antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, radiation and immunosuppressive therapy - as an adjunct drug;
- prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections.
Contraindications
- malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system;
- tuberculosis;
- autoimmune diseases (including collagenosis, multiple sclerosis);
- widespread atherosclerosis;
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS);
- age up to 18 years;
- increased individual sensitivity to echinacea, other plants of the Aster family or any of the auxiliary components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Estifan: method and dosage
Estifan tablets are taken orally, after a meal.
Recommended dosage for adult patients: 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
In the stage of exacerbation of an infectious disease, Estifan is prescribed in combination with antibiotic therapy, 2 tablets 3 times a day for 5 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for 10–20 days (depending on the severity and nature of the disease).
During the period of remission, you should take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for 10-20 days. A second course of treatment is possible in 2-3 weeks.
Side effects
As a rule, Estifan is well tolerated. Rarely are allergic reactions in the form of skin rash, facial flushing, facial edema, as well as sweating, shortness of breath, and a decrease in blood pressure. In cases of prolonged use in high doses, nausea, vomiting, stool disturbances, insomnia, and increased excitability may occur.
With the development of negative phenomena not indicated in the instructions or the aggravation of the listed adverse reactions, it is necessary to inform the doctor about this.
Overdose
At this time, no cases of drug overdose have been reported.
special instructions
Patients with diabetes should take into account that 1 Estifan tablet contains approximately 0.024 bread units (0.29 g of carbohydrates).
During the use of the drug Echinacea purpurea, it is not recommended to prescribe other immunostimulating agents.
In patients suffering from recurrent infectious diseases, it is necessary to carry out regular medical monitoring.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions, Estifan in pregnant and breastfeeding women can only be used on the recommendation of a doctor.
Pediatric use
Since there is no experimental data on the effectiveness and safety of using the echinacea drug in pediatrics, Estifan should not be prescribed to children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Drug interactions
Echinacea purpurea extract is incompatible with immunosuppressive drugs.
Simultaneous use with antibacterial and antimicrobial drugs is possible.
Analogs
The analogues of Estifan are: Echinacea purpurea liquid extract, Echinacea, Echinacea-plus, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dry place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Estifan
From the reviews left about Estifan, it follows that the drug is effective only with prolonged (at least three weeks) use. As an independent drug for the treatment of colds and infectious diseases, Estifan has a very weak effect.
The price of Estifan in pharmacies
The price for Estifan for a pack of 30 tablets averages 105 rubles.
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!
