Wormwood herb (Absinthii herba) tincture 25 ml. bottle

Description

Wormwood herb (Absinthii herba) tincture 25 ml. bottle

Composition

active substance: wormwood herb tincture (Absinthii herba) (1: 5) (extractant – ethanol 70%);

1 bottle contains tinctures of wormwood (Absinthii herba) (1: 5) (extractant – ethanol 70%) – 25 ml or 50 ml.

Dosage form

Tincture.

Main physical and chemical properties: clear liquid brownish-green color, with a characteristic odor, with a bitter taste. A mixture of the drug with water (2: 1) gives a cloudy solution. The formation of a precipitate during storage is allowed.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Appetite enhancers.

ATX code A15.

Pharmacological properties

Wormwood tincture contains bitterness. The mechanism of action of the drug is due to irritation of sensitive nerve endings – taste receptors of the mucous membranes of the mouth, tongue, which reflexively increases the secretion of gastric juice, increases appetite, improves digestion.

Indication

Hypoacid and anacid gastritis, anorexia – as part of complex therapy.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Increased gastric secretion, gastric and duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, gallstone disease, epilepsy. Presence of a history of bleeding from the pelvic organs; anemia.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Not detected.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ability to influence the speed of reaction when driving a car or other machinery

Because the drug contains ethanol, it may affect the ability to drive or operate potentially hazardous mechanisms, therefore, during treatment with the drug should refrain from working with potentially hazardous mechanisms.

Method of application and dosage

Wormwood tincture for adults and children over 12 years of age to take 15-20 drops 3 times a day for 15-30 minutes before eating. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually and depends on the severity of the disease, the nature of concomitant therapy, the effect achieved.

Children

Do not use in children under 12 years of age. Children over 12 years of age are prescribed by a doctor.

Overdose

Use in high doses, especially long-term, can lead to poisoning – the development of seizures, hallucinations, loss of consciousness.

With prolonged use, atonic constipation is possible.

Treatment. Symptomatic.

Side effects

Prolonged use of wormwood tincture can cause so-called wormwood epilepsy. Nausea, vomiting, possible hypersensitivity reactions (including redness, rash, itching). If you experience any side effects, stop taking the drug and be sure to consult a doctor.