Herbal medicine

What is Echinaforce Resistance - Cold and when is it used?

The fresh plant preparation Echinaforce Resistance - Cold is made from the fresh, flowering herb and the fresh roots of Red Coneflower. Echinaforce Resistance - Cold is traditionally good for those who are susceptible to the common cold. It also promotes the healing process for colds. Echinaforce Resistance - Cold is used to increase the body's defenses, with susceptibility to colds and feverish colds.

What should be considered?

If children are susceptible to colds, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

When should Echinaforce drops not be taken or should only be taken with caution?

Echinaforce resistance - Cold should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients or to plants from the daisy family (Asteraceae), such as arnica, marigold (Calendula), yarrow (Achillea millefolium) , daisies (Bellis perennis), coneflowers (Echinacea)! If children catch colds, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The preparation is not suitable for infants. As a matter of principle, Echinaforce Resistance - Cold should not be used in autoimmune diseases, leukosis or multiple sclerosis. The use and safety of Echinaforce Resistance - Cold in children under 4 years of age has not yet been tested. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself).

Can Echinaforce Resistance - Cold be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Echinaforce Resistance - Cold?

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age who are susceptible to colds (prevention): 20 drops in a little water 3 times a day before meals .

Children from 4 years: 10 drops 3 times a day.

Adults and adolescents from the age of 12 with colds and feverish colds: 20-25 drops in a little water 3-5 times a day.

Children from 4 years: 10 drops 3-5 times a day.

The use and safety of Echinaforce Resistance - Cold in children under 4 years of age has not been tested. It should not be taken continuously for more than 2 months. Follow the dose given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor.

If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Echinaforce Resistance - Cold have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Echinaforce Resistance - Cold: in rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions (such as Skin rashes and very rarely asthma, circulatory reactions) have been observed. In this case, the treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Echinaforce resistance - cold contains a production-related alcohol content of 62 - 70% by volume. Echinaforce Resistance - Cold should be kept at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children. Echinaforce Resistance - Cold is only to be used up to the date marked "EXP" on the container. Fresh plant tinctures can occasionally experience a night cloudiness, but this does not affect the effect. Unused or expired packs should be returned to your pharmacist for disposal. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. Echinaforce is also available as alcohol-free tablets and as a hot drink.

What is in Echinaforce Resistance - Cold?

1 ml Echinaforce Resistance - Cold contains: 860 mg tincture of fresh flowering purple coneflower herb*, drug extractant -ratio 1:12, extractant ethanol 65% (v/v); 45 mg tincture from the fresh roots of purple coneflower*, drug-extractant ratio 1:11, extractant ethanol 65% (v/v). *from controlled organic cultivation. Echinaforce Resistance - Cold contain 62 - 70% alcohol by volume. 1 ml = 28 drops.

Approval number

30724 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Echinaforce Resistance - Common Cold? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription, in packs of 50 ml, 100 ml and 200 ml.

Authorization holder

A.Vogel AG, CH-9325 Roggwil

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2003.