Instruction for use: Juniperi fructus

Active substance: Juniperi fructus

Pharmacological group

Diuretics

Nosological classification (ICD-10)

I50.0 Congestive heart failure

anasarca heart, Decompensated congestive heart failure, Congestive heart failure, Congestive heart failure with high afterload, Congestive chronic heart failure, Cardiomyopathy with severe chronic heart failure, Compensated chronic heart failure, Swelling with circulatory failure, Edema of cardiac origin, Swelling of the heart, Edematous syndrome in diseases of the heart, Edematous syndrome in congestive heart failure, Edematous syndrome in heart failure, Edematous syndrome in heart failure or liver cirrhosis, right ventricular failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart failure stagnant, Heart failure with low cardiac output, Heart failure is a chronic, Cardiac edema, Chronic decompensated heart failure, Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic heart failure, Change of liver function in heart failure

K72.9 Hepatic insufficiency, unspecified

Latent hepatic encephalopathy, Acute liver failure, Liver failure, Hepatic precoma, Acute hepatic-renal failure

N18.9 Chronic renal failure, unspecified

Edema of renal genesis

N30 Cystitis

urethrocystitis, recurrent cystitis, fibrous cystitis, cystopyelitis, Exacerbation of chronic cystitis, Acute bacterial cystitis

R60 Edema, not elsewhere classified

Painful swelling after trauma or surgery, Painful swelling after surgery, Dropsy, Dystrophic alimentary edema, Lymphostasis and swelling after breast cancer therapy, Edema due to sprains and bruises, Edema caused by the constitution, Edema of kidney origin, Peripheral edema, Otecno-ascitic syndrome with cirrhosis of the liver, Edema Syndrome,Otitis syndrome intoxication, Edema on the background of secondary hyperaldosteronism, Oedemia of hepatic genesis, Edema syndrome with heart diseases, Edema syndrome with congestive heart failure, Edema syndrome with heart failure, Edema syndrome with heart failure or liver cirrhosis, Pastosity, Peripheral congestive edema, Peripheral edema, Hepatic edematous syndrome, Premenstrual edema, Cardiac edematous syndrome, Iatrogenic edema

Composition

Fruits whole 1 pack

juniper fruits whole

Description of dosage form

Fruits 6-9 mm in diameter, spherical, often slightly laterally impressed, smooth, shiny, rarely matte. The color of the fruits outside is almost black or purple with a brownish tinge, sometimes with a bluish wax coating; flesh - greenish-brown, seeds - yellowish-brown. The smell is original, fragrant.

The taste of water extraction is sweetish, spicy.

Characteristic

The fruits of juniper contain essential oil (mono-, bicyclic terpenes and sesquiterpenes), sugars, flavonoids, organic acids, resins and other biologically active substances.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacological action - diuretic.

Pharmacodynamics

Infusion of juniper fruit has a diuretic effect, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Indications

In the complex therapy of the following diseases and conditions:

edematous syndrome (with heart failure, kidney and / or liver failure);

cystitis.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to the drug;

acute inflammatory kidney disease;

pregnancy;

lactation period;

age to 18 years.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Interaction

Not described.

Dosing and Administration

Inside, 1 tablespoon infusion 3-4 times a day, after a meal. Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

Preparations of the present. About 10 grams (1 tbsp.) Of fruit are placed in a glass or enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of boiling water, cover and heat in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter, . The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

Overdose

Cases of overdose have not been registered to date.

Form of issue

Fruits are whole. For 50, 75 or 100 g in a pack of cardboard with an inner bag of paper, PE or polypropylene.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Without recipe.

storage Conditions

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

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years.

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.