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Honeysuckle tincture

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Comfrey tincture is a natural herbal preparation that has the property of healing wound surfaces, restoring damaged tissue structure, relieving pain, swelling and local inflammation.

Indications tincture of beluga

Comfrey tincture is used for the following pathological conditions:

  • pain in the joints, various parts of the spine (including the lumbosacral region);
  • radiculopathy;
  • degenerative disorders in bone and cartilage tissue;
  • inflammatory process in the sciatic nerve area;
  • sports, domestic and industrial injuries (bruises, sprains, closed fractures);
  • long-term non-healing ulcerative and erosive processes, cracks in the skin.

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Release form

The drug is available in glass jars of 50 ml, each jar is packed in an individual cardboard box.

Comfrey tincture is a transparent dark brown liquid with a specific aroma. Sometimes the liquid may contain a small amount of sediment: in such cases, the preparation should be shaken before use.

The composition of the drug includes: comfrey extract, ethanol 55%.

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Pharmacodynamics

The rhizomes of Comfrey contain alkaloid substances: cynoglossine and lysiocarpine. In addition to them, the plant composition is represented by glycosides, tannins and mucous substances, resins, essential oils, starch and other organic compounds.

The drug is an excellent remedy for the fusion of broken bones, healing of muscle fibers and ligaments. It helps to relieve the inflammatory reaction in tissues, activate trophic and regenerative processes, restore cartilage and epithelial tissue, reduce the severity of inflammation symptoms.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetic properties of Comfrey Tincture have not yet been sufficiently studied.

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Dosing and administration

The tincture of Comfrey is used externally: a small amount of the preparation is rubbed onto the affected area of the skin, up to 3 times a day. For large wound surfaces, the tincture can be applied in the form of compresses and lotions.

The duration of therapy may depend on the degree and extent of tissue damage, as well as on the sequence of treatment measures used in combination with the use of comfrey tincture. The tincture should not be used for more than 10 days in a row. During the year, the total term of treatment with tincture should not be more than 1.5 months.

Use tincture of beluga during pregnancy

Comfrey tincture is not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Comfrey tincture is contraindicated in case of a tendency to allergies to the components of the drug, as well as for children under 12 years of age, pregnant and lactating women.

It is not recommended to take the drug for people who drive vehicles or operate other complex machinery, due to the ethyl alcohol included in the drug.

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Side effects tincture of beluga

External use of Comfrey Tincture reduces the number of side effects to a minimum. Sometimes the use of the tincture can provoke the development of an allergic reaction in the form of allergic dermatitis, redness, itchy dermatosis. If such a situation occurs, the use of the drug should be stopped, the skin should be washed and, if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor.

When using the tincture for the first time, it is recommended to apply a small amount to a small area of the skin to determine the possibility of developing allergic reactions to this drug. If the reaction is positive, it is better not to use the drug.

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Overdose

External use of the drug reduces the possibility of overdose to almost zero. In case of accidental ingestion of the drug, it is necessary to immediately wash the stomach and intestines, prescribe sorbent drugs and consult a doctor: Comfrey is considered a poisonous plant, so in this situation, a specialist consultation is advisable.

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Interactions with other drugs

There is no information on the interaction of Comfrey Tincture with other drugs.

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Storage conditions

Comfrey tincture should be stored in the refrigerator or in another dark and cool place, out of the reach of children.

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Shelf life

Shelf life: up to 3 years.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Honeysuckle tincture" 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.

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