Description
Summary
- Andrographis extracts standardised for andrographolide may relieve the symptoms of uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection
- Contains a mixture of alkylamides, a class of Echinacea compounds which may help reduce the incidence of winter colds
- Holy Basil has been used traditionally as a tonic and for relief of common cold, fever, influenza and sinusitis
- When taken soon after exposure, or at the first sign of symptoms may provide support for and relief of the symptoms of colds, flu and mild upper respiratory infections
- Traditionally used for the relief of the fever of flu, flu, cough and sore throat
- Traditionally used to help maintain appetite and digestion
- Traditionally used as a liver tonic
Dosage & warnings
Adults: 1 tablet 2 – 4 times daily
Children 6 – 12 years: 1 tablet once or twice daily
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Echinacea is contraindicated in patients taking immunosuppressant medication (eg transplant patients)
Short-term therapy only is suggested in this instance
Caution is advised in patients receiving midazolam by injection
The risk of allergic reaction to Echinacea is very small, especially when preparations of the root are used, as these are free of pollen
Not to be used in children under 2 without medical advise
Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia
Formulation (Ingredient)
| Ingredient |
1 tablet
|
|---|---|
| Andrographis paniculata (leaf) ext. equiv. dry equiv. Andrographolides equiv. ext. |
2 g 50 mg 142.9 mg |
| Echinacea angustifolia (root) ext. equiv. dry equiv. Alkylamides |
200 mg 0.8 mg |
| Echinacea purpurea (root) ext. equiv. dry equiv. Alkylamides |
300 mg 1.2 mg |
| Ocimum tenuiflorum (herb) essential oil (Holy basil) | 10 mg |
| Ocimum tenuiflorum (herb) ext. equiv. dry (Holy basil) equiv. ext. |
500 mg 100 mg |
