Wormwood herb (Artemisiae absinthii herba) 75 g.

Description

Wormwood herb (Artemisiae absinthii herba) 75 g.

Composition

1 pack contains: wormwood (Artemisiae absinthii herba) 75 g.

Dosage form
Grass.
Basic physical and chemical properties: pieces of leaves, stems, baskets of various shapes of gray, green, yellow, greenish-gray color.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Means to increase appetite.

ATX code A15.

Pharmacological properties

Biologically active substances of the Wormwood herb stimulate appetite, stimulate the function of the digestive glands, increase the secretion of bile, pancreatic and gastric juices, have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect.

Indication

To increase appetite and improve the secretory activity of the digestive organs in gastritis with reduced secretory function of the stomach; as a part of complex therapy of cholecystitis, dyskinesias of bilious ways.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the biologically active substances of the drug. Gastric or duodenal ulcer, gallstone disease; the presence of a history of bleeding from the pelvic organs; anemia; epilepsy.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Unknown.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Contraindicated (the drug increases the tone of the uterus).
Ability to influence the speed of reaction when driving a car or working with other mechanisms
Does not affect.

Method of application and dosage

Place 2 teaspoons of herbs in an enamel dish, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and infuse in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, squeeze the residue to the filtered infusion. Make up to 200 ml with boiled water. Take warm 30 minutes before meals: adults and children over 14 years – 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day, children aged 10-14 years – 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day, 5-10 years – 1 teaspoon 3 times a day.
Store the prepared water extract at a temperature of 8-15 oC for no more than 2 days.
The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. There are mandatory breaks of up to 2 months between courses.

Children

The drug should be used in children over 5 years of age.

Overdose

With prolonged use, atonic constipation is possible. Taken in high doses, especially long-term, can lead to poisoning – the development of seizures, hallucinations and cause the so-called wormwood epilepsy. Treatment is symptomatic.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions (including hyperemia, rash, itching), nausea, vomiting are possible. If side effects occur, cancel the drug.