Patient leaflet - Echinaforce Hot Drink Cold & Flu Echinacea concentrate for oral solution
1. What Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate is and what it is used for
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Using
2. What you need to know before you take Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate
If you have had an organ or bone marrow transplant.
3. How to take Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate
If you take more Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate than you should
If you suffer from
TB (the infection tuberculosis) Sarcoidosis (a connective tissue disease disorder which causes the formation of clumps of cells mainly in the lymph nodes, lungs and liver) An autoimmune disease such as collagenoses
If you take too much and feel ill, talk to your doctor. Taking too much is unlikely to be harmful.
To be made into a hot drink by diluting in hot water before use.
Do not take Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate
If you forget to take
Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate
If you are under 12 years of age.
- 1. 2. 3.
If you are allergic to
Do not worry about a missed dose. Take the next dose as usual.
- 1. Fill the 5 ml measuring spoon
Echinacea or plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/ Compositae) family. Echinacea is a member of the daisy family.
(inflammation of the
provided with the product. 2. Pour the contents of the spoon
connective tissue) or multiple sclerosis
If you feel Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate is not working
into a cup.
HIV, AIDS or any other condition which decreases your resistance to infection A disorder which affects your white blood cells such as agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count due to bone marrow disorders) or
- 3. Add hot water and stir.
Any of the other ingredients of this product (listed in section 6).
Recommended dose
Stop taking this product and see your doctor:
Adults and children over 12 years: Days 1 to 3: Take 5 ml diluted in hot water five times daily. Days 4 to 10: Take 5 ml diluted in hot water three times daily.
If you have a tendency to allergies such as hives, allergic eczema or asthma see your doctor before taking this product. It may not be suitable for you.
If you have a high temperature (fever).
If your symptoms worsen or if you do not feel an improvement within 10 days.
leukemia (blood cell cancer)
Start taking this product at the first signs of a cold.
Echinaforce Hot Drink
Concentrate contains sucrose and ethanol
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Side effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.
For oral use only. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
If you have been told by
If you are having treatment to reduce the response of your immune system (immunosuppression) e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take this product for a cold or flu for more than 10 days.
your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this product.
This product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg per dose.
If you are taking ciclosporin or methotrexate, or any other immunosuppressant medicine.
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Side effects
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Side effects
Allergic reactions
If you already suffer from allergies you may be more likely to get them. Allergic reactions which may occur are:
Skin rash
Red, itchy spots (hives)
These are often short-lived and should go away by themselves. However if they are troubling you, talk to your doctor or
pharmacist.
Swelling of the skin due to fluid (angioedema) or swelling of the face (Quincke's oedema)
Blistering of the skin and mucous membranes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Difficulty in breathing
(bronchospasm with obstruction) Asthma or anaphylactic shock (a life-threatening allergic reaction) Stop taking this product
immediately if any of these occur. Seek medical advice and take this leaflet with you.
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There have been isolated reports suggesting an association
between Echinacea products and autoimmune diseases such as:
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord (disseminated encephalitis)
Painful lumps on the shins (erythema nodosum)
Low blood platelet count (immunothrombocytopenia)
Destruction of blood cells by antibodies (Evans Syndrome)
Dryness in the mouth and eyes with renal tubular dysfunction (Sjögren Syndrome)
A decrease in the number of white blood cells (leucopenia) may occur in long-term use (more than 8 weeks).
The frequency of the above side effects is not known. This means it is not known how often these reactions occur as there have not been enough reports to allow this information to be calculated.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Information
5. How to store Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate
Keep this product out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this product after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 25˚C.
Use within 1 month of opening.
After opening, store in the refrigerator (below 8˚C).
Do not use this product if you notice a change in appearance. The oral solution should be dark red to dark violet in colour.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate contains
5 ml of concentrate contains 1,140 mg of extract (as tincture) of fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench herb (1:12-13) and 60 mg of extract (as tincture) of fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench root (1:11-12). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 65% V/V.
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The other ingredients used are sucrose, purified water, concentrated elderberry juice, citric acid monohydrate, modified starch, medium-chain triglycerides, potassium sorbate and ethanol.
What Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate looks like and contents of the pack
Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate is a dark red to dark violet viscous liquid. It is available in 100 ml bottles.
Traditional Herbal
Registration Holder and Manufacturer
Traditional Registration Holder and Batch Release:
A.Vogel Ltd,
2 Brewster Place,
Irvine, Ayrshire, KA11 5DD - UK Tel: 01294 277344
enquiries@avogel.co.uk
Manufacturer:
A.Vogel AG, CH-9325, Roggwil Switzerland
THR 13668/0031
Certification Mark
This leaflet was revised on 01/2020.
What is Echinacea?
Echinacea is a plant which is native to America. The herb and root extracts of the Echinacea species, Echinacea purpurea, are combined to make Echinaforce Hot Drink Concentrate.
You should also know
A.Vogel runs a helpline by phone and email which can provide you with further information.
E-mail: enquiries@avogel.co.uk Phone: 0845 608 5858
You can get a larger print or audio version of this leaflet.
Call this number: 0845 608 5858.