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Echinacold®
(Natural supplement for acute respiratory tract infection)
Acute respiratory tract infections(ARI) are among the
most important human health problems because of their high incidence and
consequent economic costs. The majority of respiratory infections are
confined to the upper respiratory tract and most of these are simple
coughs or colds. Nevertheless, persons afflicated with the common cold
ingest a wide variety of over-the-counter preparations and prescription
drugs, which they hope will cure the illness or relieve its symptoms,
and many adults consider these remedies to be effective. Much of the
therapy given to children is based on experience with these preparations
in adults. While it is clear that we are unable to cure the common cold,
it is unclear how much we can really relieve the symptoms without
risking toxicity in children. There is a growing consensus in the
medical literature that many classes of preparations provide little (if
any) relief of symptoms, and they exhibit significant undesirable
effects. Recently, herbal medication plays an important role in the
treatment of ARI. Echinacold ® is the effective and cost benefit
formulation in the treatment of ARI.
Composition:
Each tablet contains;
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Echinacea purpurea extract .............. |
300 mg |
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Piper betle extract ............................ |
50 mg |
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Piper nigrum extract ......................... |
50 mg |
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Zingiber officinale extract .................. |
50 mg |
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Solanum indicum extract ................... |
50 mg |
Echinacea purpurea is the most potent ancient herbal medicine for
natural immunity, antiinflammatory and antiallergy. This plant also has
some short term activity against influenza, herpes, vesicular stomatitis
and other infectious microorganisms. It has long been used in herbal
medicine. This plant is cultivated in Shan State, Myanmar.
Pharmacological Actions:
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Immunostimulating effect:
Echinacold ® has no direct bactericidal or bacteristatic properties.
Its benefical effects in the treatment of infection are caused by its
ability to act as an immunostimulant. It stimulates the non-specific
immune system, resulting an increase in phagocytosis. Arabinogalactan,
a highly purified polysaccharides from the constituents of Echinacea
is effective in activating macrophage cytotoxic actions against
micro-organisms. In addition, the polysaccharides have an anti-hyaluronidase
action thus may be lessened the spread of infectious agent in the
body.
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Antiviral effect:
Echinacold ® also has some short term viral resistance against
influenza, herpes, vesicular stomatitis virus and others. Research on
Echinacea shown that it can shorten the duration and decrease the
severity of cough and cold symptoms. It is also effective as
prophylaxis for cold and influenza.
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Anti-inflammatory effect:
The constituents of Echinacea contain polyunsaturated alkamides which
exert anti-inflammatory effects through inhibition of cyclooxygenase
and 5-lipoxygenase. It was effective in treating several types of
inflammatory skin condition including eczema.
Indications:
Respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, tonsillitis,
pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia influenza and common cold.
Contraindication:
- Due to the potential for stimulating
autoimmune process and other over-reactiveimmune response, it is contraindicated in
autoimmune diseases, collagen diseasesand multiple sclerosis.
- Long term use of Echinacold ® is restricted,
so that it's not suitable to use in TB and
AIDS as a purpose of immuno-enhancement.
- Pregnancy, lactating mother and children
under 2 years.
Side effects:
Allergic reaction has been reported but they are extremely
rare and usually mild.
Transient tingling sensation on the tongue may be present.
Drug interaction:
Immune stimulating effect of Echinacold ® may interfere with drugs that
have immuno- suppressant effects. It may also interfere with anticancer
drugs such as cyclosporin and the cancer chemotherapeutic effect of
corticosteroids.
It can be used in combination with antibiotics of western medicine.
Dosage:
12 years and above, two tablets two times daily;
2-11 years, one tablet two times daily for
5 - 7 days after meal.
Caution:
The drug should not be used for more than 14 days consecutively.
How Supply:
4 tablets in one strip, one strip per box.
Also available as 10 tablets per blister, 2 blisters
per box.
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