{"id":7889,"date":"2021-03-02T08:57:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T08:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7889"},"modified":"2021-05-08T13:51:18","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T13:51:18","slug":"echinaforce-forte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/echinaforce-forte\/","title":{"rendered":"Echinaforce Forte &#8211; Red sun hat extract uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Tablets&nbsp;<br>Red sun hat extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Echinaforce Forte is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinaforce&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;is a traditional herbal medicine used for short-term&nbsp;prophylaxis and relief of 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 10 days per treatment session.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Echinaforce Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Echinaforce Forte<\/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) 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, dandelions, 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.&nbsp;There is a possible risk of severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions(anaphylactic reactions) in atopic patients.&nbsp;Stop taking Echinaforce&nbsp;forte&nbsp;and contact a doctor immediately if you experience swelling of the face, tongue, and\/or pharynx, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing,g or rash.&nbsp;This type of reaction may require&nbsp;urgent&nbsp;hospitalization.&nbsp;EchinaforceFortee&nbsp;may affect the immune system and should therefore not be used with other medicines that affect the immune system, such as&nbsp;chemotherapy drugs&nbsp;and other cytotoxic drugs.&nbsp;You should avoid using Echinaforce&nbsp;forte if you have a disease that affects the immune system, such as an&nbsp;autoimmune 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&nbsp;forte&nbsp;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&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, as experience is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Echinaforce Forte<\/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&nbsp;Forte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of adequate data, use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.<\/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&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;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;Discuss with your doctor or another healthcare professional if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Echinaforce&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;and soy saccharides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tablet contains 7.5 mg of soy polysaccharides.&nbsp;If you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not use this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tablet contains 690 mg of&nbsp;lactose monohydrate.&nbsp;If you have been&nbsp;told&nbsp;by your&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;that you have&nbsp;an&nbsp;intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using Echinaforce&nbsp;Forte.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Echinaforce Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use Echinaforce&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or other healthcare professional.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults, the elderly, and adolescents over 12 years of age:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Treatment for colds:<\/em>&nbsp;1 tablet 2-3 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prophylaxis:<\/em>&nbsp;1 tablet twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of cold symptoms, treatment should start as soon as possible.&nbsp;Echinaforce&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;should not be used for more than 10 days per treatment session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or other healthcare professional if symptoms persist after 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not recommended for children under 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you take more EchinaforceForte then you should<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken too much Echinaforce&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;or if, for example, a child has&nbsp;accidentally ingested the&nbsp;medicine, 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&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly to the Medical Products Agency (see address below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>www.lakemedelsverket.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Echinaforce Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelf life in broken packaging: The tablets should be used within 7 months after the can was first opened.<\/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>&#8211; The active substances are a dry extract from&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(L.) Moench, (red sun hat) herb and dry extract from&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(L.) Moench, (red sun hat) root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tablet contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17.7 mg extract (as dry extract) from&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(L.) Moench (red sun hat) herb, corresponding to 300-600 mg fresh herb of red sun hat.&nbsp;Extractant:&nbsp;ethanol65% v \/ v (57.3% m \/ m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.9 mg extract (as dry extract) from&nbsp;<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>&nbsp;(L.) Moench (red sun hat) root, corresponding to 17-29 mg fresh root of red sun hat.&nbsp;Extractant:&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;65% v \/ v (57.3% m \/ m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized&nbsp;starch, magnesium stearate, and soy polysaccharides.<\/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>Beige-green, slightly mottled convex tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pack contains 40 tablets in a brown glass jar.<\/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<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Echinaforce Forte is a traditional herbal medicine used for short-term prophylaxis and relief of colds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2205,2200],"tags":[4798,4801,4800,2213,4794,4796,4797,2211,4799,4795],"class_list":["post-7889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e","category-medicines","tag-echinaforce","tag-echinaforce-tablet","tag-echinaforceside-effects","tag-medicines","tag-red-sun-hat-extract","tag-red-sun-hat-extract-side-effects","tag-red-sun-hat-extract-tablet","tag-tablets","tag-what-is-echinaforce","tag-what-is-red-sun-hat-extract"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7889"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10798,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7889\/revisions\/10798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}