Chamomile flowers sackets 1.5 g. №20

Description

Chamomile flowers sackets 1.5 g. №20

Composition

active substance: chamomile flower (Matricariae flos);

1 pack contains chamomile flowers (Matricariae flos) – 40 g or 50 g; 1 filter bag contains chamomile flowers (Matricariae flos) – 1.5 g.

Medicinal form

Flowers.

The main physical and chemical properties:

solid raw materials: solid flower baskets or baskets that have partially crumbled, hemispherical or conical in shape, without flower stalks or with their remains no longer than 3 cm. Inflorescence bare, finely pitted, hollow inside, hemispherical at the beginning of flowering, conical at the end. The wrapper of the basket is shingled, multi-rowed, consisting of numerous elongated leaves with blunt tops and wide membranous edges. The size of the basket (without reed flowers) is 4-8 mm in diameter. The color of reed flowers is white, tubular flowers are yellow, wrappers are yellowish-green. The smell is strong, pleasant. The taste is spicy, bitter, slightly slimy;

coarse powder: a mixture of pieces of reed and tubular flowers, basket wrappers, remains of variously shaped flower stalks. The color of reed flowers is white, tubular flowers are yellow, wrappers are yellowish-green. The smell is strong, pleasant. The taste is spicy, bitter, slightly slimy.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Agents affecting the digestive system and metabolic processes.
ATX code A16A Kh.

Pharmacological properties

This drug belongs to the group of herbal medicines, the basis of which is the natural raw material of medicinal chamomile flowers, which are used in the treatment of the digestive tract and to normalize metabolic processes.
The main active ingredient is the crushed chamomile flowers. Chamomile flowers are collected in ecologically clean places and checked for contamination. Chamomile flowers contain beneficial trace elements such as the essential oil “chamomile azulene” (chamazulene).

Flower baskets also contain apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, coumarin, polyins, and organic acids (including isovaleric, salicylic, antemisic, caprylic).
Among others, chamomile contains phytosterols, polysaccharides, tannins, proteins, hicosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, as well as trace elements such as calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, phosphorus and sulfur, and other substances.

These and other useful biological active components included in chamomile flowers produce analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory effects. Chamomile also has an antiseptic, diaphoretic, choleretic effect.
It has the ability to reduce allergic reactions, activate regeneration processes, and enhance secretion in the digestive glands in the gastrointestinal tract.
Able to stimulate appetite, eliminate intestinal spasms, and reduce fermentation activity.

Indications

This drug is used in the treatment of certain diseases of the digestive tract.
In particular, for treatment:

• gastritis;
• inflammatory diseases of the liver and gallbladder;
• enterocolitis, flatulence.

Also used for colds and in dentistry, including diseases of the mouth and throat, as a gargle.

Contraindications

The drug in question is contraindicated for use in cases where the patient has severe hypersensitivity (allergy) to the main or to one of the auxiliary components.
In pediatrics, it can be used from 6 months of age.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

This drug is contraindicated in the treatment of pregnant women and women during lactation.

Method of administration and dosage

The dosage, regimens and duration of treatment are determined by the attending physician on an individual basis, depending on the nature and course of the disease.
It is taken orally in the form of a warm broth.
For cooking, take 3 tablespoons or 2 filter bags of crushed flowers. Pour a glass of boiled water (200 ml) at room temperature, close the lid. Insist in a boiling water bath for 15-20 minutes, cool for 45 minutes, drain.
Application – 3 times a day, after eating:

• adults and children over 14 years old – ⅓ glass each;
• children 12-14 years old – ¼ glass each;
• 7-12 years old – 2 tablespoons;
• 3-7 years old – 1 tablespoon each;
• 1-3 years old – 1 dessert spoon each;
• 6 months-1 year – ½-1 teaspoon.

Outwardly, use the infusion for rinsing 3-4 times a day. Shake the infusion before use.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage during therapy.
The duration of treatment, the exact dosage, schemes and duration of treatment are determined by the attending physician on an individual basis, depending on the individual indicators of the course of the disease.

Overdose

Overdose of side effects in the form of intoxication did not show.

With a significant overdose, side effects may increase.
Treatment is symptomatic.

Side effects

The drug is usually well tolerated. In cases of hypersensitivity, reactions are possible such as:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• rash, dermatitis, allergic urticaria.