Sage tincture

Sage leaves have useful and healing properties, due to this, it is often used for both auxiliary therapy and for the treatment of many diseases. The leaves contain essential oils that have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. In addition, in the sage there are vitamins P, B1, C, phosphoric, nicotinic acids, flavonoids, camphor, tannins, etc. Salvia tincture is mainly used as a topical treatment (compresses, lotions, rinses).

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Indications of the sage tincture

Salvia tincture is used for inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, oral mucosa (gingivitis, stomatitis, etc.), throat, tonsils (angina, pharyngitis), as well as burns, injuries that are accompanied by infectious inflammation.

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Release form

Salvia tincture is available in special bottles with an alcohol solution of a transparent dark brown color, the volume of each bottle is 40 ml. With time, tincture can form in the tincture, which will not affect the therapeutic effect of the drug.

Pharmacodynamics

Salvia tincture is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug, used mainly locally.

Pharmacokinetics

Substances that are contained in the leaves of sage, locally have a fairly good anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, blood-restoring effect. Sage tincture helps for a fairly short period to reduce the unpleasant feelings that accompany the inflammatory process (pain, swelling, bleeding).

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Dosing and administration

Salvia tincture is for external use only.

To prepare a rinse solution, it is necessary to dilute 1 teaspoon of tincture with a glass of warm water. For rinses, use only fresh solution. The course of treatment is from 5 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the disease.

For topical application (lotions, compresses, etc.) 20-60 drops of tincture must be diluted in half a glass of sodium chloride solution. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks.

Use of the sage tincture during pregnancy

Because of the high probability of complications (increased tone, changes in the hormonal background), sage tincture is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Contraindications

Salvia tincture is contraindicated to use with a strong sensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as with a tendency to allergic reactions. Also it is not recommended to use sage to pregnant women.

Side effects of the sage tincture

Salvia tincture with increased susceptibility can provoke an allergic reaction (rash, itching, redness of the skin).

Overdose

Salvia tincture is used mainly locally, so the likelihood of an overdose is unlikely. In the event of any undesirable symptoms (including general malaise, headaches), it is necessary to stop using the drug.

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Interactions with other drugs

Sage tincture can enhance the anti-inflammatory effect of other drugs.

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Storage conditions

Sage tincture kept out of reach of small children and well protected from direct sunlight. The optimum storage temperature is 8 - 15 ° C. During storage, sediment may appear on the bottom, which will not affect the quality of the preparation.

Shelf life

Shelf life is three years from the date of manufacture (indicated on the package). The drug can not be used after expiration of the shelf life or storage in inappropriate conditions.