Herbal medicine

What are Echinaforce tablets and when are they used?

The fresh plant preparation Echinaforce tablets is made from the fresh, flowering herb and the fresh roots of purple coneflower. Echinaforce tablets are traditionally suitable for susceptibility to colds. They also promote the healing process for colds. Echinaforce tablets serve to increase the body's own defenses in the event of 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 tablets not be taken or should only be taken with caution?

Echinaforce tablets should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients or to composite plants in general (composites, such as arnica, yarrow, echinacea etc.)! If children catch colds, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The preparation is not suitable for infants. For fundamental reasons, Echinaforce tablets should not be used in autoimmune diseases, leukosis or multiple sclerosis. 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 tablets be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. 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 tablets?

In case of susceptibility to colds (preventative): Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age 2 tablets 3 times a day, children from 4 years of age 1 tablet 3 times a day Let it melt in your mouth about 1/2 hour before meals or take it with some liquid. For colds and feverish colds: Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age 2 tablets 3 - 5 times a day, children from 4 years of age 1 tablet 3 - 5 times a day, let it dissolve in the mouth or take it with some liquid. It should not be taken continuously for more than 2 months. Follow the dosage 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 tablets have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Echinaforce tablets: in rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions (such as skin rashes and very rarely also asthma, circulatory reactions) 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 tablets should be stored at room temperature (15 - 25 °C) and out of the reach of children. Echinaforce tablets must only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container. Unused or expired packs should be returned to your pharmacist or druggist for disposal. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What is in the Echinaforce tablets?

1 tablet of Echinaforce contains Spissum extract from: 380 mg tincture of fresh, flowering purple coneflower herb* (drug-extractant ratio 1:12, extractant ethanol 65% (v/v)) and 20 mg tincture of fresh purple coneflower roots* (drug-extractant ratio 1:11, extractant ethanol 65% (v/v)). This preparation also contains auxiliary substances. Contains lactose. *from controlled organic cultivation

Approval number

48004 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Echinaforce tablets? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription, in packs of 120 and 400 tablets.

Authorization holder

A.Vogel AG, CH-9325 Roggwil

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in February 2006.