Instruction for use: Calendulae flores

Active substance: Calendulae officinalis flores

Dosage form

Flowers powder.

Composition

Nail clippings are flowers.

Description of dosage form

A mixture of vegetable raw materials passing through a 2 mm sieve. The color is greenish-orange or greenish-yellow. The smell is weak, peculiar. The taste of water extract is brackish-bitter.

Characteristic

Nails flower contains carotenoids, flavonoids, triterpene saponins, resins, mucous substances, tannins, essential oil, organic acids, ascorbic acid, macro- and microelements and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological group

Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent of plant origin.

pharmachologic effect

Infusion of marigold flowers has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and choleretic effect.

Indications

Local infusion of marigold flowers is used for gargling with inflammatory diseases of the pharynx (gingivitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis) and oral mucosa (stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis). Inside, adults are used as a cholagogue for chronic gastritis, cholecystitis, cholangitis.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug, when administered orally - children under 18 years of age, acute gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenal ulcer during an exacerbation, calculous cholecystitis.

Application during pregnancy and lactation. Perhaps, if the expected benefit for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and the baby. It is necessary to consult a doctor.

Dosing and Administration

4 filter bags are placed in a glass or enamel ware, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of boiling water, cover with a lid and insist 30 minutes, periodically pressing on the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water

To rinse the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat, apply ½-1 glass infusion 3-5 times a day in a warm form.

Inside take in warm form 1-2 tablespoons 2-3 times a day before meals. Duration of treatment is 3-4 weeks, if necessary 6 weeks.

Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible. When taken orally, there may be a bitterness in the mouth, a burning sensation in the epigastric region, and pain in the abdomen.

Overdose

To date, cases of overdose have not been documented.

Interaction

Not described.

special instructions

Influence on ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms:

Not studied.

Form of issue

Flower-powder of 1.5 g in a filter bag; 20 filter bags in a pack of cardboard.

The text of the instructions for use in full is applied to the pack.

Storage conditions

In a dry place protected from light; prepared infusion - in a cool place not more than 2 days.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

2 years.

Do not use after the expiration date.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Without recipe.