A traditional herbal remedy used for the symptomatic relief of colds, flu & influenza type infections, based on traditional use only.
Echinaforce is a licensed traditional herbal remedy for colds & flu. It helps the body fight the symptoms of these infections by supporting the immune system, helping to maintain the body's resistance.
Our Echinacea is produced using extracts of freshly harvested, organically grown Echinacea purpurea herb & root, picked fresh & used within 24 hours of harvest. The benefit of using freshly harvested herbs has been demonstrated in research
- extracts produced from fresh plants contain almost 3 times more active substances compared with those obtained from equivalent amounts of dried herb*.
Directions:
Adults, elderly & children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets two to three times daily. Children: Not for use in children under 12.
Ingredients:
1 tablet contains 380 mg of extract (as dry extract) from fresh Echinacea purpurea (L) Moench herb (1:7.5-14.6) & 20 mg of extract (as dry extract) from fresh Echinacea purpurea (L) Moench root (1:7.1-12.5). Extraction solvent: ethanol 65% v/v. The other ingredients used for the tablet are potato starch, magnesium stearate & lactose.
Contraindications:
Do not take this product
For children under 12 years of age.
if you are allergic to
Echinacea or plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/ Compositae) family. Echinacea is a member of the daisy family.
Any of the other ingredients in this product.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to products containing lactose. This product contains lactose.
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 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)
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.
Suitable for Vegetarians / Suitable for Vegans
Free-from:
Gluten