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.
TABLET COMPOSITION:
Each tablet contains: Echinacea purpurea herba
5.98mg, Echinacea purpurea radix 0.31mg
(Herbal and root extracts of Purple Cone flower)
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,
collagenoses, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults: Take 2 tablets 3 - 5 times daily half an
hour before eating.
Children: 4 - 12 years: take 2 tablets 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before
eating.
Children: 1 - 4 years: take ½ tablet 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before
eating.
Acute cases:
Adults: Take 1tablet hourly, gradually reducing
freuency as improvement occurs.
Children: 4 - 12 years: take 2 tablets 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before
eating.
Children: 1 - 4 years: take ½ tablet 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before
eating.
Prophylactic dose:
Adults: Take 2 tablets 3 - 5 times daily half an
hour before eating.
Children: 4 - 12 years: take 2 tablets 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before
eating.
Children: 1 - 4 years: take ½ tablet 3 - 5 times daily half an hour before
eating.
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:
Bottles Containing 120 Tablets.