Instruction for use: Salviae folia

Active substance Salviae officinalis folia

Dosage form

Leaves powder.

Composition

Sage leaves.

Description of dosage form

Pieces of leaves, petioles, stems, flowers. The color is green, grayish-green, greenish-gray or silver-white with greenish-brown, light brown, yellowish white, white, reddish-violet and rare brown patches. The scent is fragrant. The taste of the water extract is bitterish - spicy, slightly astringent.

Characteristic

Sage leaves contain essential oil, tannins, flavonoids and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological group

Anti-inflammatory agent of plant origin.

pharmachologic effect

Infusion of sage leaves has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and astringent effect.

Indications

In the complex therapy of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis) and pharynx (sore throat, pharyngitis).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug, children under 12 years.

pregnancy and lactation

The application is possible 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

3 filter packets (4.5 g) are placed in a glass or enamel ware, pour 100 ml (½ cup) of boiling water, cover and insist 15 minutes, periodically pressing on the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 100 ml with boiled water.

Apply locally to rinses in adults and children over 12 years of ½ cup infusion 3 - 5 times a day in a warm form. The course of treatment is 1 week.

Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Overdose

If used correctly (topically), an overdose is unlikely. In case of accidental ingestion in high doses (more than 15 g of dried leaves) - tachycardia, tinnitus, vomiting, convulsions.

Treatment: symptomatic.

Interaction

Not described.

special instructions

If the drug persists without improvement for more than 1 week or worsen, you should consult your doctor.

Influence on ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms:

The drug has no effect on the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including driving, working with moving mechanisms).

Form of issue

Leaves powder. 1.5 g of powder leaves in a filter bag; 20 filter bags are put in cardboard packs. Packets with filter bags are wrapped in a polymer-free unpainted film to control the first opening.

Instructions for use, folded inward, inserted into the package or the text of the instruction is fully applied to the pack.

Storage conditions

In the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C; 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 expiry date.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Without recipe.