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Drug name: Echinacea compositum
Therapeutic actions: Echinacea compositum is a homeopathic preparation that possesses anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, immune-stimulating, antibacterial, stimulates detoxification, suppresses hemorrhage and other effects which are conditioned by the properties of the substances that are included in the preparation. The ingredients of the preparation include: Echinacea augustifolia, Aconitum napellus, Sanguinaria canadensis, Sulfur, Baptisia tinctoria, Lachesis mutus, Bryonia cretica, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Pulsatilla pratensis, Hydrargyrum bichloratum, Thuja occidentalis, Cortisonum aceticum, Grippe-Nosode, Phosphorus, Cortisonacetat, Streptococcus haemolyticus-Nosode, Staphylococcus-Nosode, Phytolacca americana, Pyrogenium, Zincum metallicum, Gelsemium sempervirens, Hepar sulfuris, Toxicodendron quercifolium, Rhus toxicodendron, Arnica montana, Acidum arsenicosum, Argentum nitricum, Euphorbium.
Indications: Echinacea compositum is used in treatment of inflammatory processes of different types of severity and localization, in stimulation of the defense systems of the organism:
- Fever, intoxication
- Flu
- Inflammatory disease of the respiratory organs
- Sinusitis, otitis media
- Gingivitis, Stomatitis
- Furuncle, carbuncle, abscess, phlegmon
- Cystitis, pielitis, glomerulonephritis
- Colpitis, adnecsitis
- Skin disease
- Mastitis
Contraindications and cautions: Echinacea compositum should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- Progressing auto-immune disease(HIV)
- Systemic disease(Tuberculosis, Sclerosis)
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Echinacea compositum will experience it or any other.
In rare cases increased salivation can be experienced and an allergic reaction may manifest.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Echinacea compositum, please read the information provided with Echinacea or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Echinacea compositum. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Echinacea compositum with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.