When taken soon after exposure, or at the first sign of symptoms may provide support for and relief of the symptoms of colds, influenza and mild upper respiratory infections.
Traditionally used for the relief of the fever of influenza.
Traditionally used to help maintain appetite and digestion.
Traditionally used as a liver tonic.
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). Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.
Adults: 1 tablet, 2-4 times daily. Dosage can be increased to 6 tablets daily temporarily for acute conditions.
Children 6-12 years: 1 tablet 1-2 times daily.
Each tablet contains:Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) extract equivalent to dry leaf2.0 g- standardised to contain andrographolide 50 mgOcimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) extract equivalent to dry herb500 mgEchinacea purpurea (Echinacea) extract equivalent to dry root300 mgEchinacea angustifolia (Echinacea) extract equivalent to dry root200 mg- containing alkylamides 2.0 mg from both Echinacea extractsOcimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) herb essential oil10 mg