Mortar and tablet Immunal - instructions for use

Immunal (Immunal) - a herbal medicine that has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, and fungicidal effect.

The manufacturer of the drug is the pharmaceutical company Lec Pharma (Slovenia). The main active component is echinacea purpurea (Echinacea purpurea), which has long been used in folk medicine for the therapy of infectious diseases.

On this page you will find all information about Immunal: the full instruction on the application for this medicine, average prices in pharmacies, complete and incomplete analogs of the drug, as well as reviews of people who have already used Immunal. Want to leave your opinion? Please write in the comments.

Clinical and pharmacological group

Immunostimulating drug.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Price list

How much is the Immunal? The average price in pharmacies is at the level of350 rubles.

Form of issue and composition

The preparation Immunal is available in the form of tablets for oral use in cardboard packs in blisters of 10 or 20 pieces with the attached detailed instructions. Tablets are round, brownish in color with a pronounced smell of vanilla.

1. The Immunal tablets contain an active ingredient - the dried juice of the Echinacea purpurea grass, as well as additional constituents: colloidal silica dioxide, sodium saccharinate, magnesium stearate, lactose, vanillin, flavor.
2. The composition of the Immunal solution for oral administration includes an active ingredient - the juice of Echinacea purpurea grass, as well as additional components: sorbitol, ethanol.
3. Immunal Plus C as an active ingredient contains in the juice of the herb Echinacea purpurea and ascorbic acid, as well as edetate disodium, potassium sorbate, maltitol (liquid), sodium hydroxide, water, flavor.

Pharmacological effect

Immunal is an immunostimulating preparation for the production of which vegetable material was used.

Echinacea purpurea, the main active ingredient of the preparation, has a rather rich composition and contains various active substances that strengthen and activate the natural defenses of the body. The active substances contained in purple Echinacea are effective stimulants of immunity and contribute to the increase in the number of leukocytes (granulocytes) and the activation of phagocytosis. With the use of the drug improves overall health and increases the body's resistance to diseases. The drug inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

In clinical studies, it was found that the herb Echinacea purpurea also has an antiviral effect, is active against herpes and influenza pathogens.

Indications for use

Immunal is prescribed for prevention, as well as treatment of viral infections. The main indications for the appointment are:

1. Intoxication of various genesis.
2. Prevention, treatment of influenza, SARS during epidemics.
3. Stimulation of immunity in herpes, acute respiratory infections, influenza.
4. Frequent colds on the background of weakening of immunity.
5. Psycho-emotional overload.
6. In the complex therapy of arthritis, bronchitis, pyelonephritis.
7. In gynecology for the treatment of female pathology.

Contraindications

The solution is contraindicated for babies under 1 year, tablets for children under 4 years old, and also for patients with lactose intolerance. In addition, simultaneous administration of Immunal and a group of antibiotics that have cefalosporin as an active substance are prohibited.

Children who are prone to allergic reactions should take this medication with extreme caution. It is not recommended to use Immunal as a treatment for patients with AIDS, tuberculosis, leukemia, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

The drug may contribute to strengthening the contractile function of the uterus, therefore it is not recommended to prescribe it during pregnancy and lactation. A safer drug, according to practitioners, for the treatment of viral infections in pregnant and lactating women The breast milk is Antigrippin agri (homeopathic), which practically does not have side effects.

Instructions for use

The instructions for use indicate that the Immunal should be administered orally regardless of the meal.

• Tablets: Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age are prescribed 1 tablet. 3-4 times / day.
• Solution for oral administration: Before taking the right amount of the drug should be measured with the attached graduated dosage syringe and diluted in a small amount of water. Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age take 2.5 ml of oral solution 3 times / day.

For prevention in the period of seasonal diseases and treatment of colds it is recommended to take the drug continuously for 10 days. Repeated courses are possible on the recommendation of a doctor after a 14-day break.

For treatment, the drug should be taken at the first sign of a cold.

Side effects

The drug is well tolerated by the vast majority of patients. In rare cases, against the background of the drug, the following side effects may develop: hypersensitivity reactions, which are manifested by itching, skin rashes, facial swelling, dizziness, shortness of breath, lowering of blood pressure.

If the remedy is used for 8 weeks or more, leukopenia may develop.

Overdose

There are no data on cases of overdose with tablets, however, in order to avoid the development of the above-mentioned side effects, it is not recommended to exceed the dose specified in the instructions.

special instructions

1. The composition of the solution for ingestion includes 20% ethanol.
2. If the symptoms persist for 10 days, you should consult the doctor who prescribed the treatment.
3. Before starting Immunal with children under 12 years old and patients who have a history of allergic diseases and bronchial asthma, you should consult your doctor.

When storing the solution for ingestion, the release of a flocculent precipitate consisting of active polysaccharides is allowed. Before using the drug, the vial with the contents should be shaken thoroughly.

Drug Interactions

1. At simultaneous reception with immunodepressants - mutual easing of action.
2. Solution for oral administration Immunal contains ethanol, in connection with which the drug can enhance or alter the effect of other medications.
3. There are no reports of any clinically significant interaction of the drug in the form of tablets with other drugs.

Clinically significant drug interaction was observed with the simultaneous use of ethanol, even in small amounts with one of the following five cephalosporin derivatives: cefamandol, cefotetan, cefmenoxime, cefoperazone, moxalactam. The patient's reaction was characterized by facial flushing, nausea, increased sweating, headache, palpitations. In this regard, Immunal in the form of a solution for oral administration should not be used simultaneously with these antibiotics. Reception of the drug Immunal in the form of a solution for oral administration is possible only 3 days after the end of the course of treatment with the above-mentioned cephalosporin derivatives.

Reviews

We picked up some feedback from people about the Immunal drug:

1. Love. I tried "Immunal" and as a means for prevention, and as an active supplement in complex treatment. In my opinion, the effect is either completely absent or too imperceptible. I can not say that my immunity has increased. But this is my personal experience, maybe this drug is not suitable for me. Very sad fact. I think once again try out "Immunal" - this winter for prophylaxis to drink, I hope will help raise the tone and resistance to colds and viral diseases, but the last two years I often get sick in all seasons, except for summer, although last summer it was sick too.
2. Angelina. I came to the conclusion that it is better to restore the immune system to food: vegetables, fruits, boiled meat. I myself drank Immunal, tested before giving the baby. I drank the package - no sense. After that, I do not believe in the effect of immunomodulators.
3. Nastya. My child is very painful, constantly gets cold and sits at home, instead of going to kindergarten. Doctors advise to strengthen Immun Immunity - give drops twice a year for a course of two months. I do not like that it contains ethanol, I consider it to be dangerous for a child's body, so I'm looking for a safe analog ...

In the network there are different opinions about the Immunel in tablets and in the form of a solution. There are opinions that this remedy is really an effective preventive medicine. But some reviews about the Immunale for children suggest that after taking drugs, the expected effect was not noted. Users also note that there are cheaper analogues with the same effect on the body.

Analogues

More budget options for the alternative can be found under the names:

• Echinacea (herb for brewing) (Russia) - 50 rubles;
• Echinacea extra capsules (Russia) - 85 rubles;
• Tincture of Echinacea (RF) - 160 rubles;
• Immunorm-Teva (Israel) - 175 rubles.

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Keep out of the reach of children at temperatures up to 25 ° C.

Shelf life:

• Tablets - 3 years;
• Solution for oral administration - 2 years.

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