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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Garlic oil is a medicine that reduces the level of triglycerides and cholesterol inside the blood serum.
Indications of the oils of garlic
Applicable in the following cases:
- for the therapy or prevention of the development of acute forms of respiratory diseases, pharyngitis with influenza and angina, as well as chronic stages of bronchitis and sinusitis;
- for combination therapy in colitis, cholecystitis, constipation and chronic forms of cholangitis;
- for prophylaxis of development of disorders of lipid metabolism, as well as for complex therapy in atherosclerosis;
- in dentistry - strengthens the gum, reducing bleeding and inflammation, and reduces the risk of caries.
Pharmacodynamics
Garlic oil contains 2 natural elements - garmicin with allicin. They provide a bactericidal effect of the drug. Also, the medicine contains iron with manganese and potassium, and at the same time magnesium, sulfur, selenium with unsaturated aldehydes, essential oils, and in addition retinol, ascorbic acid and vitamin B. The presence of γ-lipolenic acid provides anti-inflammatory as well as lipid-lowering effect of drugs.
The oil also has a choleretic effect, stimulates the secretion of bile, has a beneficial effect on motility and secretory activity of the gastrointestinal tract, and besides it reduces the processes of rotting and fermentation occurring inside the intestine.
Strengthens vascular elasticity, strengthens nonspecific resistance of the body.
Dosing and administration
Children up to 14 years of age are prescribed a single dose of 1 capsule per day. Adolescents from 14 years should take 1 capsule twice a day after meals.
When prophylaxis in adults - taking the 1st capsule 2 times / day after eating.
During the flu epidemic or ARVI - 2 capsules of the drug are consumed three times a day, after eating.
The duration of the course is selected by the doctor, taking into account the type of pathology, its nature and severity.
Use of the oils of garlic during pregnancy
At pregnancy it is required to consult with the attending physician concerning an opportunity of use of oil of garlic.
Overdose
If the allowed dosage is exceeded, the patient may develop abdominal pain. When they appear, you must immediately cancel the medication.
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Storage conditions
Garlic oil must be kept in standard conditions for medicines, inaccessible to children - in a place protected from moisture at a temperature of up to 25 ° C.
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Shelf life
Garlic oil is allowed to be used for 3 years from the date of release of the drug.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Garlic oil" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.