Eleutherococcus in tablets

Eleutherococcus in tablets is a general tonic herbal remedy based on the extract of the root of the Eleutherococcus senticosus plant of the Araliaceae family.

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Indications Eleutherococcus in tablets

Eleutherococcus in tablets is an adaptogen of plant origin and is recommended to increase the body's tone, activate metabolism, relieve fatigue, increase physical endurance and resistance to a wide range of stress factors and negative environmental impacts.

Due to the plant's ability to reduce the level of cortisol in the blood, Eleutherococcus in tablets reduces the time required to fall asleep, increasing the depth and duration of sleep.

The herbal preparation is used as a tonic for health improvement and strengthening during periods of fatigue, loss of strength due to VSD, decreased ability to work and concentration, as well as during recovery and medical rehabilitation.

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Release form

Film-coated tablets of 100 mg.

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Pharmacodynamics

The tonic effect of the Eleutherococcus root extract is provided by the biologically active substances that are part of it: phenolic glycosides (daucosterol, syringin, sesamin, syringaresinol, hyperin, friedelin, isofraxidin, alpha-D-galactoside), beta-sitosterol, coumarins, antioxidant flavonoids and anthocyanins; dihydroxybenzoic, betulinic and caffeic acid, polysaccharides.

Extensive research shows that the use of preparations based on this plant improves immunity, increases strength by normalizing energy homeostasis, stimulates sexual function, reduces the load on the body in conditions of oxygen starvation, improves the function of the adrenal glands, cardiovascular system and central nervous system.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of this herbal remedy has not been studied by the manufacturers.

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Dosing and administration

This product in any form, including Eleutherococcus in tablets, is taken orally - one tablet (100 mg) no more than twice a day. The maximum duration of one course is one month.

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Use Eleutherococcus in tablets during pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety data for pregnant women, the use of Eleutherococcus tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding is contraindicated.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Eleutherococcus in tablets (and other forms) include: individual intolerance to the drug; high blood pressure: acute infections; diabetes; severe heart failure, abnormal heart rate, heart attack; vascular pathologies of the brain, mental illness, poor blood clotting; age under 12 years.

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Side effects Eleutherococcus in tablets

The following side effects of Eleutherococcus tablets are noted: allergic reactions (urticaria, itchy skin); increased excitability; fluctuations in blood glucose levels; decreased platelet levels in the blood; increased diuresis; activation of hormonally sensitive diseases (breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis or uterine fibroids).

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Overdose

There is no information about overdose in the official instructions.

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Interactions with other drugs

When used simultaneously, Eleutherococcus tablets potentiate the effect of psychoactive and sedative drugs, alcohol, cardiac glycosides, diuretics and antiglycemic drugs. Reduces the activity of anticoagulants and hepatoprotective agents.

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Storage conditions

Store in a dark, dry place at room temperature.

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Shelf life

3 years from the date of manufacture (indicated on the packaging).

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