INDICATION:

A herbal medicine for supportive therapy of colds and chronic infections of the respiratory tract and urinary tract. Also as a preventative for infection by modulation the non-specific immune system.

COMPOSITION:

Alcohol content:                                                                         65 % v/v

Note that one tablet is equal to 10 drops of liquid in strenth

MODE OF ACTION

Research has demonstrated that Echinacea preparations given orally or parententally have produced immune effects. Among these effects are:

• an increase in the number of white blood cells and spleen cells
• activation of phgocytosis by human granulocytes
• an elevation of body temperature

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Progressive systemic diseases such as turberculosis, leucosis, AIDS, and HIV infection

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Adults: Take 20 drops in a little water, 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before eating.

Children: 2 - 6 years: 5 drops 3 times daily; 6 - 12 years: 10 drops 3 times daily.

Acute cases:

Adults: Take 10 drops hourly , gradually reducing frequency as improvement occurs.

Children: 2 - 6 years: 2 drops hourly; 6 -12 years: 5 drops hourly, gradually reducing frequency as improvement occurs.

Prophylactic dose:

Adults: Take 10 drops 3 times daily.

Children: 2 - 6 years: 3 drops 3 times daily; 6 - 12 years: 5 drops 3 times daily.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Echinacea should not be taken if the patient has shown any allergy to it or the plant family Asteracea. In case of over sensitivity reactions, discontinue use and consult your practitioner.

FORM:

Dropper bottles of 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml.