IMMUNAL

Active material: juice of Echinacea purpurea
When ATH: L03AX
CCF: Immunostimulatory drug
ICD-10 codes (testimony): J06.9, J10
When CSF: 12.05.08.03
Manufacturer: LEK d.d. (Slovenia)

PHARMACEUTICAL FORM, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING

◊ Pills round, flat on both sides, light brown, with splashes.

Excipients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium saccharin, vanillin, cherry flavoring based on gum arabic and maltodextrin.

10 PC. – blisters (2) – packs cardboard.

◊ Oral solution from clear to cloudy, Brown color; during storage, the formation of precipitate.

Excipients: ethanol, sorbitol.

50 ml – vials of dark glass (1) complete with dosing pipette – packs cardboard.

Pharmacological action

Immunostimulatory drug. Echinacea purpurea contains active substances, enhancing non-specific immunity. By increasing the number of leukocytes (granulocytes) and activating phagocytosis, the drug inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Besides, found antiviral action Echinacea purpurea against influenza viruses, and herpes.

Pharmacokinetics

The data on the pharmacokinetics Immunal^® not provided.

Testimony

- To stimulate the immune system in uncomplicated acute infectious diseases and susceptibility to frequent colds;

- Prevention of SARS and influenza;

- As an aid during prolonged antibiotic therapy of chronic infectious diseases, accompanied by a decrease in immunity.

Dosage regimen

The drug is in the form of oral solution administered adults and adolescents over 12 years by 2.5 ml 3 times / day; children aged 6 to 12 years – by 1.5 ml 3 times / day; children aged 1 Year to 6 years – by 1 ml 3 times / day.

The drug is administered in tablet form adults and adolescents over 12 years by 1 tab. 3-4 times / day; children aged 6 to 12 years – by 1 tab. 1-3 times / day; children aged 4 to 6 years – by 1 tab. 1-2 times / day.

In order to achieve clinical effect Immunal^® should be not less than 1 of the week.

The duration of continuous administration – no more 8 weeks.

The tablets should be taken with water. For young children, it is recommended crush the tablet and mix with a little water, tea or juice.

To facilitate the correct dosage oral solution in each package enclosed graduated dosing pipette. Before taking the required number of drops should be diluted in a small volume of water.

Side effect

Allergic reactions: rarely – rash, flushing of the skin.

Contraindications

- Tuberculosis;

- Leukemia;

- Collagen;

- Multiple sclerosis;

- HIV infection, AIDS;

- Hypersensitivity to the drug and plants of the family Asteraceae.

Pregnancy and lactation

The patient should be warned about, it is not recommended Immunal^® Pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding) without prior consultation with the doctor.

Cautions

When storing oral solution possible clouding of the solution or loss of floc, consisting of active polysaccharides. Before the use should be carefully Shake.

Overdose

Currently, cases of drug overdose Immunal^® not reported.

Drug Interactions

Oral solution contains ethanol, in connection with the drug can enhance or modify the effect of other drugs.

Clinically significant drug interactions observed while applying Immunal^® antibiotic cephalosporin (цefamandol, cefotetan, tsefmenoksym, cefoperazone, moxalactam) and ethanol (even in small amounts). The reaction of the patient characterized by redness of the face, toshnotoy, increased sweating, headache, palpitations. Therefore Immunal^® should not be used in conjunction with the above antibiotics. Admission Immunal^® possible only through 3 days after the end of treatment indicated cephalosporins.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored out of reach of children at or above 25 ° C. Shelf-life of oral solution - 2 year, tablets – 3 year.