St. John’s wort herb chopped raw 50g

Name St. John’s wort herb Biotest. Release forms Raw materials. INN St. John’s wort herb. FTG herbal remedy. General Characteristics Pieces of stems, leaves (grayish green), flowers (yellow) of various shapes and unripe fruits passing through a sieve (5600). The smell is weak, peculiar. St. John’s wort herb contains condensed anthracene derivatives – hypericin, pseudohypericin, tannins, flavonoids (hyperoside, rutin), essential oil, resinous substances, saponins, ascorbic acid and carotene. Pharmacotherapeutic group Other medicines for the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract and metabolic disorders. Pharmacological properties Medicinal product of plant origin. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action. Indications for use In the complex treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and symptomatic treatment of mild discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract. Method of application and doses 7-8 g (1.5 tablespoons) of raw materials are placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of water at room temperature, cover with a lid, heat in boiling water (water bath) for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter. The remaining raw material is squeezed out. The volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted with boiled water to 200 ml. For rinsing the mouth, use 1/2 cup of infusion 3-4 times a day. Inside, adults and children over 12 years of age take 1/4 cup (50 ml) warm 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals for 1 week. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use. The duration of treatment is determined individually, taking into account the course of the disease, the stability of the achieved therapeutic effect and the tolerability of the drug. If you forget to take a medicine, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one! Side effects Allergic reactions are possible: skin itching, skin rash, eczema, skin pigmentation. With prolonged use, it can cause discomfort in the liver and a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, in some cases – a photosensitizing effect (increased skin sensitivity to sunlight). From the side of the central nervous system: anxiety, unusual fatigue, headache. From the digestive system: nausea, epigastric pain, dry mouth, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, lack of appetite. On the part of the reproductive system: it has a mutagenic effect on spermatozoa and the egg. On the part of the hematopoietic organs: iron deficiency anemia. If side effects occur, tell your doctor about it. This applies to all possible side effects, including those not described in this package insert. Contraindications Individual hypersensitivity to the biologically active substances of the drug; arterial hypertension; children’s age up to 12 years; photodermatitis (including history); simultaneous use with MAO inhibitors; drugs that reduce the acidity of the stomach; antibiotics. Overdose So far, there have been no reports of symptoms caused by an overdose of St. John’s wort herb preparations. After taking an excessive dose, symptoms of phototoxicity on the skin and adverse reactions may increase. Within 1-2 weeks after ingestion of a large dose, the skin must be protected from sunlight and ultraviolet radiation (limit the duration of walking, protect the skin with clothing and sunscreens with a high protection factor). Precautions For prolonged use, direct sunlight should be avoided due to the possible development of photosensitivity, especially in persons with fair skin. If the symptoms of the disease persist for more than 1 week, you should consult a doctor. Use during pregnancy and lactation Due to the lack of sufficient clinical data, use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended. Effects on the ability to drive a car and work with moving mechanisms Clinical studies have shown that the use of St. John’s wort does not affect overall performance and driving ability. If during treatment there are adverse reactions from the central nervous system (dizziness, fatigue), you should refrain from driving vehicles or working with other mechanisms. Interaction with other drugs If you are currently or have recently taken other drugs, tell your doctor. The combination of St. John’s wort with other antidepressants is not recommended. Simultaneous use with beta-sympathomimetics should be avoided. The tannic acids present in St. John’s wort may interfere with the absorption of iron. Simultaneous use with other photosensitizers such as: tetracycline, sulfonamides, thiazides, quinolones, piroxicam and others should be avoided. St. John’s wort increases the activity of the cytochrome CYP3A4 of the P450 system. St. John’s wort can significantly affect the plasma concentrations of any drug that is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system, for example, such as: digoxin (digoxin may decrease the effectiveness, and after stopping St. John’s wort, increase the toxicity of digoxin); theophylline (St. John’s wort reduces the concentration of theophylline in blood plasma in patients regularly receiving theophylline); oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (there is a report on the development of acyclic bleeding while using St. John’s wort with oral contraceptives containing a combination of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel); selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (possibly increased effects and development of serotonin syndrome (increased sweating, tremor, redness, confusion, agitation); MAO inhibitors (possibly increased effects and development of a hypertensive crisis); cyclosporine (possible decrease in the concentration of cyclosporine in blood plasma). Conditions and terms of storage In a place protected from moisture and light at a temperature of 15 ° C-25 ° C. Prepared infusion at a temperature of 8 ° C to 15 ° C – no more than 2 days. in a carton pack with an inner paper bag.A leaflet is included.ManufacturerLLC “NPK Biotest” Buy St. John’s wort herb chopped raw 50g