Tincture of Eleutherococcus - instructions for use

The instructions for the use of tincture of Eleutherococcus contain important information that includes important aspects of the use of the drug. Before taking the drug, you need to familiarize yourself with the methods of use, contraindications and indications, as well as with side effects. Otherwise, funds based on eleutherococcus can bring harm and not benefit.

Composition, form of release of Eleutherococcus

The most popular form of release of Eleutherococcus is a liquid extract of the plant. In this form, it is easy to choose the dosage of the drug, and it is also convenient to take it for those who are hard to swallow tablets. It includes a liquid extract from the root of Eleutherococcus, aged at 40% alcohol. Usually it is produced in 50 ml in one bottle.

A little less often in pharmacies you can find syrup based on Eleutherococcus. Its peculiarity is that it does not contain alcohol, which replaces ascorbic acid. One bottle contains 100 ml of medicine.

Also, the product is available in the form of a dry extract. The plant is packaged in 100 mg, pressed and shaped into tablets. One package contains 100 pieces.

pharmachologic effect

Due to its composition and high content of vitamins and nutrients, tincture of Eleutherococcus has a positive effect on all organs and systems of the human body.

The most pronounced of them:

• increased stress resistance, endurance, support for performance in adverse conditions;
• accelerating the recovery of the body after excessive physical or mental stress;
• improvement of non-specific immunity;
• normalization of glycemia (blood glucose concentration);
• stimulation of appetite;
• increased libido and improved erection in men;
• tonic effect on the whole body;
• increase in blood pressure;
• improvement of memory, acceleration of thought processes.

This effect is associated with stimulation of the nervous system, activation of the reparative function of the liver and with an increase in the induction of interferons. In addition, eleutherococcus affects the regulation of the human endocrine system.

Indications for use of tincture

You can take tincture of Eleutherococcus without visible symptoms, for example, to prevent overwork and exhaustion during a student session.

However, the tool can help and improve well-being in a number of pathological conditions of the body:

• chronic fatigue, severe overwork;
• asthenic condition;
• functional disorders of the nervous system, for example, VSD or neurosis;
• rehabilitation period after serious illness;
• stress caused by psycho-emotional shock;
• decreased immune forces (AIDS, frequent infections, taking immunosuppressive drugs);
• anorexia;
• stable hypotension - constantly lowered blood pressure;
• erectile dysfunction and decreased libido in men;
• impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes;
• overweight;
• hypercholisterinemia - an increased concentration of cholesterol in the blood;
• pronounced symptoms of menopause in women;
• the presence of oncological formations;
• joint diseases, for example, osteochondrosis.

In addition, tincture of Eleutherococcus is used to prevent viral and catarrhal diseases during the period of increased risk, during epidemics.

Tincture of Eleutherococcus: instructions for use

Since the drug has a pronounced effect on the whole body, it is important to know how to take it correctly so as not to harm.

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• It is undesirable to use eleutherococcus in the afternoon (after 15:00), otherwise sleep disturbance, insomnia, and overexcitation may occur.
• Throughout the entire course of treatment, it is not recommended to drink caffeinated drinks, strong tea and alcohol, since they excite the nervous system.
• It is advisable to take the medicine shortly before or after meals - this will help to avoid an excessive decrease in blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
• Before using the liquid extract, shake the vial with the product well.

Dosage and administration

Tincture of Eleutherococcus should be taken once a day, preferably in the morning. Adults are prescribed 20-30 drops, which must be diluted in a spoonful of boiled water. In children, the drug is prescribed in rare cases, and the dosage is selected individually for each small patient. The course of treatment lasts a month, then you must definitely take a break of at least a few weeks.

Pregnancy and childhood use

Due to the ability of the plant to increase blood pressure, as well as tone the muscles of the uterus, its use is contraindicated during pregnancy. Eleutherococcus can provoke spontaneous abortion, placental abruption, or premature birth. In addition, it negatively affects the condition of the fetus, since it provokes hypoxia due to narrowing of blood vessels.

In childhood (up to 12 years), doctors usually do not recommend taking funds based on eleutherococcus.

Although in some cases they are prescribed to children under strict control of the psycho-emotional state of young patients. Dosage is selected for each individually. Start with 1 drop for each year of life at a time. Children's treatment should not exceed 2-3 weeks.

Interaction with other drugs

The simultaneous administration of eleutherococcus with other drugs can enhance or, conversely, inhibit the effect of the latter on the body.

Therefore, you can not use tincture with:

• stimulants of the central nervous system (analeptics, caffeine) - there is an increased effect on the nervous system, which can lead to its depletion;
• antipsychotics, barbiturates, antiepileptic drugs - eleutherococcus levels their effect;
• hypoglycemic agents (insulin) - with an incorrect dosage calculation, a hypoglycemic coma develops;
• blood thinners - tincture enhances the anticoagulation effect.

Also, with the simultaneous use of Eleutherococcus and digoxin, the concentration of the latter increases in blood plasma.

Contraindications Eleutherococcus

If used incorrectly, tincture of Eleutherococcus can cause certain problems.

Therefore, it is important to know the list of contraindications to the use of the drug:

• infectious diseases in the acute phase;
• hyperthermia (fever);
• the presence of a purulent inflammatory process somewhere in the body;
• hypertension or episodic increase in pressure, for example, against the background of excitement;
• diseases of the central nervous system;
• traumatic brain injuries in the past;
• recent concussion;
• seizures, history of epileptic seizures;
• acute period of myocardial infarction, as well as at least six months after it;
• failures in the functioning of the cardiovascular system, arrhythmias;
• severe chronic liver or kidney disease;
• mental disorders;
• menstrual bleeding in women;
• atherosclerotic changes in the vessels.

Eleutherococcus is not recommended for highly excitable and overly nervous people, as well as for patients who have trouble sleeping.

Individual intolerance is also common, that is, an allergy to drugs containing eleutherococcus. In such cases, tincture is strictly contraindicated.

Overdose and side effects

Much has been said about the benefits of tincture of Eleutherococcus, but the harm from its improper use is also noticeable. The use of high doses of the drug leads to the appearance of undesirable symptoms - increased irritability, palpitations, severe headaches, insomnia ... Significant overdose causes the opposite effect - exhaustion of the nervous system, which is manifested by increased drowsiness, loss of strength, apathy.

In some people, after prescribing the drug, even in small doses, side effects may occur.

They usually pass after several days of admission or after the cancellation of Eleutherococcus:

• a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, which is manifested by diarrhea or, less commonly, constipation;
• excessive sensitivity of the nervous system leads to insomnia, the appearance of causeless fear, anxiety, increased irritability;
• pathological increase in blood pressure.

In most cases, with proper administration, the drug is well tolerated and does not provoke the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.

Analogs of tincture of Eleutherococcus

People who are contraindicated in taking tincture of Eleutherococcus, the attending physician may prescribe analogues of the drug. They differ in composition, release form or concentration of the active substance, however, they have a similar effect on the human body.

• "Aveol" is a preparation based on oat grass, contains 70% ethanol, has a smaller list of contraindications.
• "Alfagin" is a combined product containing ginseng root, eleutherococcus, alfalfa, fruits of the medicinal emblica, seeds of walnut fenugreek. The advantage of the drug is that it does not contain alcohol, but due to its rich composition it often provokes allergic reactions.
• Vitango is an adaptogenic agent based on the roots of Rhodiola rosea, is available in the form of tablets, it is not recommended to appoint children under the age of eighteen.
• “Leuzea” - contains liquid extract of leuzea and ethanol, it is most often prescribed to maintain vitality in old age.

The analogue is always somewhat different from the original drug, therefore, you can not spontaneously replace tincture of Eleutherococcus with another drug. Before castling, you should always consult your doctor.

Eleutherococcus is an excellent tool that helps to cope with life's difficulties and overcome stress. It tones the entire body and increases the supporting forces of the immune system. Following the doctor’s instructions for taking the drug, you can significantly improve your quality of life. But it is important not to get carried away and observe a break in taking the drug.