Echinaforce Protect 50ml Immune Support Cold and Flu A.VOGEL

What is Echinaforce® Protect Liquid
Echinaforce® Echinacea is made from fresh extracts of Echinacea purpurea herb (95%) and root (5%). It is available as drops (tincture in 50ml & 100ml bottles) and as tablets.

Echinacea is a plant native to America but is now cultivated extensively in Europe. The plants which go into our product are cultivated organically in Switzerland at our own herb farms.

Up to 10 species of Echinacea have been identified, but only three (E. purpurea, E. angustifolia and E. pallida) are used medicinally. Echinacea purpurea is considered to be the one which has been most widely researched and this is the species we use.

Active Ingredient:

Each 757mcL dose (25 drops) contains herbal extracts equivalent to:

• Echinacea purpurea* (Echinacea) fresh herb 257.3mg
• Echinacea purpurea* (Echinacea) fresh root 13.2mg

Contains: Ethanol

Dosage of Echinaforce® Protect Liquid:

Internally:

Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 757mcL dose (25 drops) in 50mL of water, 3-5 times daily, 30 minutes before meals.

Children 4 to 11 years: Give 302mcL dose (10 drops) in 50mL of water, 3-5 times daily, 30 minutes before meals, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Externally:

Adults and children: Neat or diluted, apply liberally to affected areas of the skin.

Contra-indications

• Dispensing dropper insert for accurate measurement and preventing contamination.
• Store below 25°C, in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Not recommended in cases of progressive systemic disorders and auto-immune diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB), Leucosis, Collagenoses, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), SLE RA and AIDS or HIV infections.

- Echinaceae in ESCOP Monograph 2nd Edition page 129-136 (2003) 

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breast feeding.
• Not recommended for people taking medication prescribed by their doctor.

- Bioforce Policy 

• Not recommended for people with allergies to plants such as: Arnica species, Chamomile flowers (Matricaria species), Marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis),Yarrow flowers (Achillea species), Ragweed (Ambrosia species), Asters (Aster tataricus), Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum species).

- Echinacea in ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs page 85-96  

Warnings:

• Always read the label.
• Use as directed.
• Keep out reach of children.

- Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2007

• If ring at the bottom of cap is missing, broken or separate do not use.

- Code of Practice for the Temper Evident Packing of Therapeutic Goods 2003

• Contains Ethanol (Alcohol)
• Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.
• If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.

- TGA mandatory warnings

• The tingling effect in the mouth is due the active component in Echinacea. 

- Bioforce Policy

Interactions:

• Warfarin
• Immunosuppressant medications

- Bioforce Policy

Undesirable Effects

• In rare cases skin rash can occur.

- Echinaceae in ESCOP Monograph 2nd Edition page 129-136 (2003)