A.Vogel Echinaforce Chewable

Echinaforce Chewable is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu. This is based on traditional use only. Always read the leaflet.

1 tablet contains 380 mg of extract (as dry extract) from fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench herb (1:12) and 20 mg of extract (as dry extract) from fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench root (1:11) Extraction solvent: ethanol 65% v/v. The other ingredients used for the tablets are sorbitol, betadex, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate and orange flavouring (containing sucrose).

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Chew 2 tablets two to three times daily. Not for use in children under 12.Start taking this product at the first signs of a cold. For oral use only. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Do not take this product for a cold or flu for more than 10 days.

Do not take this product •if you are allergic to •Echinacea or plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/Compositae) family. Echinacea is a member of the daisy family. •if you have a tendency to allergies such as hives, allergic eczema or asthma consult your doctor before use. This product may not be suitable for you. •if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. •if you are having treatment to reduce the response of your immune system (immunosuppression) e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy •If you are taking ciclosporin or methotrexate, or any other immunosuppressant medicine. •if you have had an organ or bone marrow transplant. •if you suffer from •TB (the infection tuberculosis) •sarcoidosis (a connective tissue disease which causes the formation of clumps of cells mainly in the lymph nodes, lungs ad liver) •an autoimmune disease such as collagenoses (inflammation of the connective tissue) or multiple sclerosis •HIV, AIDS or any other condition which decreases your resistance to infection •a disorder which affects your white blood cells such as agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count due to bone marrow disorders) or leukemia (blood cell cancer) See your doctor first •If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars. This product contains sorbitol and sucrose and may not be suitable for you.