Echinacea - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (tincture or extract, compositum, drops, grass) drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza and orgi and strengthening immunity in adults, children and in pregnancy

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Echinacea - a means of plant origin. The herb of Echinacea purpurea contains water-soluble immunostimulating polysaccharides (4-O-methylglucuronyl arabinoxylans, acid arabinoramino-galactans); essential oils (components include germacrene alcohol, borneol, bornilacetate, pentadeca-8-en-2-one, germacrene D, karyophylline, caryophylline epoxide); flavonoids (ferulic acid derivatives thereof, including chicory acid, chicorylic acid methyl ester, 2-O-caffeoyl-3-O-feruloyl-tartaric acid, 2,3-O-diferuloyl tartaric acid, 2-O-cupoyl tartaric acid); alkamides; polyenes.

Has immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory effects. Polysaccharides increase the phagocytic activity of neutrophils and macrophages and stimulate interleukin-1 production. The complex of active substances induces the transformation of B-lymphocytes into plasma cells, improves the function of T-helpers. Thanks to inulin, levulose, betaine improves metabolic processes, especially in the liver and kidneys.

Some substances contained in the extract of Echinacea, found antiviral activity against influenza and herpes viruses,as well as an inhibitory effect on tissue and bacterial hyaluronidase.

Indications

• prevention of ARVI and ARI;
• initial signs of influenza and colds (in complex therapy);
• as an adjuvant for recurrent infections of the respiratory and urinary tract.

Forms of release

Tincture for oral administration 50 ml and 100 ml.

Extract for oral administration (liquid and dry).

Drops (solution) for oral administration Dr. Theiss 75 ml.

Phyto-tea in bags1,5 g.

Tablets for resorption of 200 mg.

Tablets 300 mg.

Lozenges 200 mg.

Capsules 250 mg and 300 mg.

Solution for intramuscular administration of homeopathic Echinacea compositum CH.

The product of natural origin is not protected by patents, therefore new dosage forms and brands of this product are constantly appearing on the market.

Instructions for use and reception scheme

Echinacea preparations are taken internally. The dose, frequency and duration of application are set individually, depending on the dosage form used.

Tablets and lozenges

Adults and children over 12 years - 1 tablet 3-4 times a day.

Tablets should be kept in the mouth until they are fully absorbed.

To achieve a good result, the drug should be taken at least 1 week.

The drug should not be taken for a long time (more than 8 weeks).

Solution (drops, tincture)

2.5 ml of the solution for oral administration 3 times a day.

Side effect

• allergic reactions: skin rashes, itching, swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, dizziness, lowering blood pressure.

If hypersensitivity develops, taking pills should be stopped.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to Echinacea purpurea, to other plants of the family Compositae (chamomile, arnica, golden daisy, marigold), as well as to any other ingredients of the preparation;
• systemic connective tissue diseases, progressive systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, leukemia, widespread atherosclerosis;
• multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases;
• AIDS, HIV infection;
• children's age (up to 12 years).

Application in pregnancy and lactation

It should not be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation, as the safety of the drug in these situations has not been studied.

special instructions

The drug should not be taken for a long time (more than 8 weeks).

Do not exceed the recommended dose of the drug.

Drug Interactions

To date, there have been no reports of drug interactions with other drugs. Since Echinacea has an immunostimulating effect, simultaneous use with immunosuppressants and glucocorticosteroids can weaken their effect, and simultaneous use of the drug with cytokines can enhance their effect.

Analogues of the drug Echinacea

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Immunal;
• Immunorm;
• Estifan;
• Echinacea tincture;
• Echinacea purpurea rhizomes with roots of fresh tincture;
• Echinacea purpurea;
• Echinacea purple liquid extract;
• Echinacea HEXAL;
• Echinacea-VILAR;
• Echinacea-GalenoPharm;
• Echinacin liquidus.

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