{"id":7887,"date":"2021-03-02T08:56:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T08:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7887"},"modified":"2021-05-08T10:04:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T10:04:55","slug":"echinaforce-comp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/echinaforce-comp\/","title":{"rendered":"Echinaforce Comp &#8211; Extracts of red sun hat and sage uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Oral spray, solution\u00a0<br>Extracts of red sun hat and sage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Echinaforce comp is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp is a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve sore throats associated with colds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The indications for traditional herbal medicine are based solely on the experience of long-term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For short-term treatment only.&nbsp;Used for a maximum of 7 days per treatment session.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Echinaforce comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Echinaforce comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(red sun hat),&nbsp;<em>Salvia officinalis<\/em>&nbsp;(salvia), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to other basket-flowered plants (eg daisies, chamomile, wormwood, or gray ivy).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms get worse or if you get a high fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a possible risk of severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;(anaphylactic reactions) in atopic patients.&nbsp;Stop taking Echinaforce comp and contact a doctor immediately if you get swelling of the face, tongue, and\/or throat, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, or rash.&nbsp;This type of reaction may require&nbsp;urgent&nbsp;hospitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp may affect the immune system and should therefore not be used in combination with other drugs that affect the immune system, such as&nbsp;chemotherapy drugs&nbsp;and other cytotoxic drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should avoid using Echinaforce comp if you have a disease that affects the immune system, such as an&nbsp;autoimmune&nbsp;disease such as&nbsp;rheumatoid arthritis&nbsp;(RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (&nbsp;SLE&nbsp;), and&nbsp;multiple sclerosis&nbsp;(MS), or if you have&nbsp;tuberculosis,&nbsp;sarcoidosis&nbsp;or&nbsp;leukemia.&nbsp;You should also not use Echinaforce comp if you are undergoing or have had an organ transplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as experience is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Echinaforce comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of concomitant use of other drugs or food has not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of contact with a doctor or other healthcare professional, remember to mention that you are taking or have recently taken Echinaforce comp oral spray, solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended due to insufficient data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The potential effect of the drug on&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;has not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Echinaforce comp contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp contains about 43.5% (v \/ v)&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol).&nbsp;Each&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of two spray puffs contains up to 163 mg of alcohol, equivalent to about 3.7 ml of strong beer (less than a teaspoon) or 1.5 ml of wine (less than half a teaspoon).&nbsp;You should be aware of the alcohol content if you have any liver disease or if you suffer from&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;or alcoholism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp contains about 20 mg soy lecithin per ml, which is equivalent to about 9 mg soy lecithin per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(two spray puffs).&nbsp;If you are allergic to soy or peanuts, do not use this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp contains about 442 mg sorbitol per ml, which is equivalent to about 195 mg sorbitol per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(two spray puffs).&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Echinaforce comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor advised.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use the spray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attach the nozzle to the spout of the bottle.&nbsp;Point the nozzle away from you and press the pump 2-3 times to activate the spray pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shake the bottle well, place the mouthpiece in your mouth and point it at the back of your mouth.&nbsp;Press the pump to spray.&nbsp;After use, turn the nozzle back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of cold symptoms, treatment should start as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults and elderly: 2 spray puffs (0.44 ml) 6 to 10 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce comp should not be used for periods longer than 7 days per treatment session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use too much Echinaforce comp &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling of heat, palpitations, dizziness and epileptic seizures have been reported after greater intake of sage (equivalent to at least 15 g of sage leaves).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much Echinaforce comp or if, for example, a child has inadvertently ingested medicines, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Echinaforce comp can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rash on the oral mucosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burning sensation in the throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For products containing&nbsp;<em>Echinacea<\/em>,&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;in the form of skin rash with hives and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;may occur.&nbsp;In rare cases, severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;may occur with swelling of the face, shortness of breath\/difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.&nbsp;The risk of allergic reactions is higher in atopic.&nbsp;It is unclear how common the above-mentioned&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Echinaforce comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened packaging must be stored at a maximum of 25 \u00b0 C and is stable for 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the bottle label after EXP.&nbsp;dat.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of active substances per ml of solution is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>69.1 mg extract of&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(red sun hat), herb, corresponding to 245-440 mg fresh herb of a red sun hat,<\/li><li>3.6 mg extract from&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(red sun hat), root, corresponding to about 12-23 mg fresh root of red sun hat<\/li><li>430 mg extract of&nbsp;<em>Salvia officinalis<\/em>&nbsp;(sage), leaves, corresponding to about 100-175 mg fresh leaves of sage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorbitol,&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol), soy lecithin (E322), sucrose fatty acid ester (E473), and peppermint oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear, brown to the yellow-green solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30 ml solution in a brown glass bottle with spray pump in stainless steel and white plastic (polyethylene).&nbsp;Nozzle in white plastic (polypropylene and polyethylene) included in the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Svenska Bioforce AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 147<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>221 00 LUND<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel .: 046-23 47 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@bioforce.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Echinaforce comp is a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve sore throats associated with colds.. 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