Ladostim

Ladostim combines all the beneficial properties of plant components. It has the following properties: adaptogenic, immunostimulating, antihypoxic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective.

The composition of the drug includes the following components (plant extracts):

• purple echinacea (rhizome, roots);
• St. John's wort (stems with leaves);
• mint - peppermint (young leaves);
• oregano (aerial part);
• Yarrow (herb);
• Calamus (rhizome);
• chokeberry, common rowan (fruit juice);
• ethyl alcohol (45%).
• sugar (as an auxiliary element).

Indications Ladostim

Ladostim is recommended to be taken as an additional remedy in complex treatment and for preventive purposes. Indications for the use of Ladostim are as follows:

• for colds;
• for diseases of the oral cavity, diseases of the nose and throat (infectious, inflammatory);
• in asthenoneurotic syndrome, when patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia experience increased fatigue, irritability, insomnia and other symptoms;
• during recovery from serious illnesses, as a result of which the body is exhausted;
• for neurasthenic potency, etc.

Ladostim is indicated as a drug that improves well-being, has a strengthening effect on the entire body, improves and maintains the functioning of the central nervous system.

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Release form

The form of the drug Ladostim is a tincture. It combines certain parts of plants (fruit juice, roots, rhizomes, leaves, herbaceous part) with ethyl alcohol. The drug has a pleasant smell, the color is brown. The taste of the tincture is sweetish, since the composition contains a small amount of sugar, as an additional element. The drug Ladostim is poured into dark glass bottles with a capacity of 100, 200, 250 and 500 milliliters. On the bottle with the tincture there is a label indicating the composition, date of manufacture, expiration date and other important information for the consumer. Bottles with the drug must be securely sealed, without damage.

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Pharmacodynamics

Ladostin consists of plant elements, each of which has a certain effect on the human body. The pharmacodynamics of Ladostin is determined by the effect of the constituent plant components on the body.

Echinacea is a powerful immunostimulant and pain-relieving component.

St. John's wort - its herb has the property of reducing spasms of small vessels (capillaries), normalizing venous and peripheral blood circulation.

Peppermint - used for its calming effect against severe headaches.

Oregano is used as an element against insomnia.

Yarrow is used as an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal agent.

Calamus is used as a remedy for liver and bile duct diseases, and as a remedy for throat and oral diseases.

Black chokeberry, common rowan - its juice is rich in vitamins, it is used in the preparation as a multivitamin, black rowan juice helps to normalize blood pressure.

The combination of all the elements of Ladostim gives it a healing effect.

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Pharmacokinetics

All herbal components of the drug Ladostim are an alcohol tincture. The pharmacokinetics of Ladostim are as follows: the components are selected in such proportions that taking certain doses brings the desired result. After taking, the drug is quickly absorbed. In complex treatment, a positive effect is observed 40-60 minutes after taking. The pharmacological effect lasts from 6 to 8 hours. Blood pressure is balanced, headaches are reduced. When taken at night, sleep is improved - signs of insomnia disappear over time. The drug is partially excreted by the kidneys. With a full course of treatment, immunity increases, the body is strengthened.

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Dosing and administration

Ladostim is a tincture drug. Before you start using it, you need to know how to use it and the dosage. The drug is taken orally. The recommended doses are two or three teaspoons. Take this amount of tincture and dilute it in fifty milliliters of clean, still water. Take the resulting liquid half an hour before meals, three times a day. The dosage is determined by the doctor. He or she also gives recommendations on the duration of treatment. In no case should you start taking the drug Ladostim on your own, or continue taking it unless prescribed by a specialist.

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Use Ladostim during pregnancy

Since the drug Ladostim contains ethyl alcohol, the drug is not prescribed to women during pregnancy. Despite the fact that the drug has a great positive result in complex treatment or prevention, the use of Ladostim during pregnancy is not recommended. Alcohol has a negative effect on the body of the mother and the unborn child. There is a risk of pathologies, premature birth, congenital diseases of the baby. Women should never start taking this drug on their own, since there is a high probability of risks and complications during pregnancy as a result.

Contraindications

The drug Ladostim, despite its natural, environmentally friendly composition, is not suitable for everyone. Its use should be prescribed only by a qualified specialist. The following contraindications to the use of Ladostim can be identified:

• individual sensitivity to any active substance or to any excipient;
• Due to the presence of alcohol, the drug is contraindicated for children under twelve years of age;
• pregnancy period;
  • breastfeeding period, since at the moment there is no information about penetration into milk (breast milk);
  • Since the composition contains sugar, diabetics should take Ladostim with great caution and only on the recommendation of a doctor.

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Side effects Ladostim

The drug Ladostim contains a lot of plant materials. Not every person knows the reaction of his body to each of the components. Therefore, the side effects of Ladostim can manifest themselves in the form of allergic reactions to any component. An allergic reaction can appear on the skin, in the form of a rash or redness. Itching, slight dizziness are possible. Before taking the drug, you must consult a doctor. He should tell you about possible side effects and what to do in such cases. When taking, you should be guided only by the prescription of the attending physician. All side effects must be reported to the specialist, and then follow his advice.

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Overdose

Any medication should be taken only on the advice of a qualified specialist. He determines the dose, method and duration of administration. This also applies to Ladostim, although up to this point there has been no data on overdose. But there are cases when the patient takes a large dose. This may be simple inattention, absent-mindedness. An overdose of Ladostim manifests itself in the form of allergic reactions to any of the components. In such cases, you should stop taking this drug and urgently consult a doctor. The specialist will decide on further administration.

The opinion about the usefulness of a "killer" dose or other drug is quite erroneous. Most often, medical drugs have a beneficial effect after a certain period of time with regular use. Taking a large dose at once can not only fail to achieve the necessary therapeutic effect, but also harm your body and health in general.

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Interactions with other drugs

Before starting to take Ladostim, you must consult with your doctor. Only he can decide on the advisability of taking it, the doses and duration of treatment. At the appointment, you must tell him about other medications that you are taking. The interaction of the components of Ladostim may be incompatible with the components of a particular drug. As a result, this may give unfavorable or even harmful reactions that have a detrimental effect on the entire body.

The following interactions of Ladostim with other drugs have been identified:

• the simultaneous use of Ladostim with immunosuppressant drugs leads to the fact that others may reduce their effectiveness;
• simultaneous use with nootropics, analeptics, psychotropic stimulants increases their stimulating effect on the human nervous system;
• Ladostim may enhance the effectiveness of hepatoprotectors.

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Storage conditions

Each drug has its own storage conditions. Everything depends on the active ingredients and the packaging. Storage conditions affect the quality of the drug and its effectiveness when taken. The storage conditions for Ladostim can be summarized as follows: store at an average, room temperature. The temperature is on average from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. The premises must be dry. The container with the drug must be tightly closed. It is advisable to keep it upright in a dark place. Store away from direct sunlight. Shake the drug slightly before use.

It is highly recommended not to store the drug in the refrigerator or, on the contrary, in a hot, unventilated place. Before each use after prolonged storage of the drug, it is necessary to read the manufacturing date on the package and check whether the expiration date has passed.

If this period has expired, it is highly recommended not to take the drug, as this may lead to side effects.

Shelf life

Like any medicine, Ladostim has a certain shelf life. For Ladostim, it is two years. The shelf life of the drug is determined not only by the expiration date, but also by the storage conditions. In no case should you take the drug after the expiration date, or when it is difficult to read it on the label. Taking an expired drug can lead to irreversible consequences - some complications, deterioration of the condition, etc. In case of taking Ladostim of a questionable expiration date and if any ailments appear, you must immediately seek medical help, indicating to specialists what drug and when you took it.

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