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Centaury grass
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The centaury grass has a complex effect, which contributes to the improvement of the state in cases of disorders of the function of the NA and the GIT.
Release form
The substance is released in 2.5 g briquettes or in special filter packages with a volume of 1.5 g. Inside the pack there are 20 pieces.
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Pharmacodynamics
After taking the broth, an increase in appetite, improvement of the process of excretion of gastric juice, as well as gastrointestinal motility, occurs. The drug has a laxative and mild anthelmintic effect.
Typically, the therapeutic effect of the drug develops immediately after drinking broth, stimulating and toning the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. But the centaury grass does not always have an effect - it can be effective in digestive disorders, but not in the case of elevated pH.
Along with this, the decoction can be used in the case of anorexia associated with nervous stress, when the appetite is lost. Also, the drug stabilizes the state in the case of nervous exhaustion, provoked by overwork (mental or physical nature). Sometimes the medicine is used for headaches and cholelithiasis.
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Dosing and administration
The drug is taken orally, in the form of a decoction or tincture. It is necessary to apply the medicine 3-4 times per day, in the amount of 1 tablespoon, half an hour before meals.
In the chronic stage of hepatitis or cholecystitis, it is necessary to consume 0.1 l of a substance 0.5 hours before a meal (2-3 times a day).
For the manufacture of tincture, 20 g of the drug is poured with boiling water (1 l), then the medicine is drawn and filtered.
Use Centaury grass during pregnancy
Pregnant and lactating women are not prescribed.
Storage conditions
The centaury grass in bags and briquettes should be stored in a dark and dry place at room temperature.
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Shelf life
The centaury grass can be applied within a 24-month period from the time the drug was manufactured.
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Application for children
In pediatrics is not used (up to 18 years of age).
Analogs
Analogues of the medication are drugs Progeyn, Regenerin, Betuline with Gripp-Heel and Collagen.
Reviews
Centaury grass receives quite good reviews from patients who used the drug in the treatment or prevention of various diseases associated with the work of the digestive tract.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Centaury grass" 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.