This is the latest product in our Echinaforce® range. It combines our well-known fresh Echinacea root & herb extracts with Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) to produce a soothing & palatable hot drink. Just what you need to help fight off symptoms such as aching limbs & headaches when you are struck down by the cold or flu. A unique combination of Echinaforce & Sambucus nigra (black elderberries), which both have a history of treating colds & flu naturally. Together, Echinacea & Sambucus cover most respiratory tract illnesses during the winter. Echinaforce Hot Drink is a syrup that is mixed with hot water & tastes very pleasant. The dose is 3-5 x 1 tsp per day. 1 tsp contains Approx. 2/3rds the amount of Echinaforce tincture youd get in a dose of 20 drops. There are 20 doses in a bottle. Directions: To be made into a hot drink by diluting in hot water before use. Adults & children over 12 years: Days 1 to 3: Take 5 ml diluted in hot water five times daily. Days 4 to 10: Take 5 ml diluted in hot water three times daily. Children: not for use in children under 12. Ingredients: 5 ml of concentrate contains:1, 140 mg of extract (as tincture) of fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench herb (1:12-13) & 60 mg of extract (as tincture) of fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench root (1:11-12). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 65% V/V The other ingredients used are sucrose, purified water, concentrated elderberry juice, citric acid monohydrate, modified starch, medium chain triglycerides, potassium sorbate & ethanol. Contraindications: Do not use this product For children under 12 years of age. If you are allergic to Echinacea or plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/ Compositae) family. Any of the other ingredients in this product 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 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. If you suffer from TB (the infection tuberculosis) Sarcoidosis (a connective tissue disease disorder which causes the formation of clumps of cells mainly in the lymph nodes, lungs & 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 have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking product. This product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg per dose. Suitable for Vegetarians Suitable for Vegans Free-from: Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Soya, Yeast, Salt, Nuts