Echinacea Pallida

Indications

Common cold, influenza, 'I'reatment & preventive therapy of URTI & UTI, Inflammation of the mouth & pharynx, infection tendency and improves immunity.

Composition

Echinacca is enriching by various immune stimulating components like polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkamides, polyenes, glycoprotein, pyroligidine, caffeic acid & volatile oil etc. Each Ecold capsule contains Echinacea pallida 450 mg standardized extract.

Pharmacology

Ecold is the preparation of Echinacea is a very effective immune booster herbal medicine. Its botanical name- Echinaceae pallida & it is under Asteraccae family. Ecold activity is directed towards the nonspecific cellular immune system. The herb has demon- strated antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immune system enhancement, wound healing, anti-neoplastic & antiseptic properties. The main active chemical constituents like polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkamaidcs, caffeic acid ctc are responsible for immuno-stimulating, antibacterial & virostatic properties. It is mostly uses for the treatment of bacterial & viral infections as well as URTI, influenza & common cold. It is also used as an adjuvant therapy for frequently recurring UTI.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 1 capsule 2 times daily for 2 months or as directed by the physician.

Interaction

May interact with anti-rejection drugs & cortico- steroid drugs.

Contraindications

The drug should not be administered in the presence of tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, leucosis & HIV.

Side Effects

No significant side effects are known within recommended dosages.

Pregnancy & Lactation

During pregnancy & lactation it is not safe to take.

Precautions & Warnings

Continuously fixed level dose can not be recommended more than 2 months.

Therapeutic Class

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place, protect from light. Keep out of the reach of the children.

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