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Active ingredients
Echinacea purple grass juice
Release form
Drops
Composition
In 1 ml: Echinacea purpurea grass juice 0.8 ml. Excipients: ethanol, sorbitol.
Pharmacological effect
Immunostimulating drug. Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench) contains active substances that enhance non-specific immunity. Increasing the number of leukocytes (granulocytes) and activating phagocytosis, the drug inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. In addition, the antiviral effect of Echinacea purpurea herb against influenza viruses and herpes has been established.
Pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug Immunal not provided.
Indications
To strengthen the immune system in case of uncomplicated acute infectious diseases and susceptibility to frequent colds. Prevention of colds and flu.
Contraindications
Progressive systemic and autoimmune diseases (tuberculosis, leukemia, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, HIV infection, AIDS); children's age up to 1 year (for oral solution); Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and plants of the family Compositae.
Precautionary measures
When storing the droplets, the solution may cloud or flocculent sludge consisting of active polysaccharides. Shake vial thoroughly before use.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Data on the negative effects of Immunal are not available. Before using the drug during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding), you should consult with your doctor.
Dosage and administration
The drug in the form of a solution for oral administration is prescribed to adults and adolescents over 12 years old at a dose of 2.5 ml 3 times / day; children aged 6 to 12 years - 1.5 ml 3 times / day; children aged 1 to 6 years - 1 ml 3 times / day. The drug in the form of pills prescribed for adults and adolescents over 12 years, 1 tab. 3-4 times / day; children aged 6 to 12 years - 1 tab. 1-3 times / day; children aged 4 to 6 years - 1 tab. 1-2 times / day. To achieve a clinical effect, Immunal should be taken at least 1 week.The duration of continuous admission - no more than 8 weeks. Tablets should be taken with water. For young children, it is recommended to crush the tablet and mix with a small amount of water, tea or juice. To facilitate proper dosing of the oral solution, a graduated dosing pipette is inserted into each package. Before taking the required number of drops should be diluted in a small amount of water.
Side effects
In some cases, hypersensitivity reactions may develop: skin rash, itching, dizziness, bronchospasm, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylactic shock, decrease in blood pressure, shortness of breath. Other: leukopenia (with continuous use for more than 8 weeks).
Overdose
Symptoms of intoxication due to overdose of the drug is not marked.
Interaction with other drugs
The solution for oral administration contains ethanol, and therefore the drug can enhance or alter the effect of other drugs. Clinically significant drug interaction was observed when using antibiotics of the cephalosporins group (cefamandol, cefotetan, cefmenoxime, cefoperazone, moxalactam) and simultaneous administration of ethanol (even in small quantities). The patient's reaction was characterized by redness of the face, nausea, increased sweating, headache, palpitations. In this regard, Immunal in the form of oral solution should not be used simultaneously with the above antibiotics. Reception of Immunal is possible only 3 days after the end of the course of treatment with the indicated cephalosporins. With simultaneous use with immunosuppressants there is a mutual weakening of the action. There are no reports of any interaction with other drugs.
special instructions
Before using the drug Immunal in children under the age of 12 years and patients with allergic diseases and bronchial asthma in history it is necessary to consult a doctor. In case of side effects, you should stop taking Immunal and consult a doctor. If the symptoms of the disease persist for more than 10 days, you should consult with your doctor. Immunal oral solution contains 20% ethanol (i.e.maximum single dose of alcohol is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dry wine). During storage, a flaky precipitate consisting of active polysaccharides is permissible. Shake vial thoroughly before use. Influence on ability to drive motor transport and control mechanisms.