Echinaforce ® Echinacea tablets in-pack leaflet - A.Vogel

Patient Information Leaflet® Echinaforce®Echinacea Tabletsi InformationImportant things you needto knowThis product is used to relievethe symptoms of colds and flu.This product is suitable forchildren over 6 years.Don't take this product ifyou are allergic to productscontaining Echinacea.Before you take this product: readsection 2.Dosage instructions: see section 3.Talk to your doctor if yoursymptoms worsen or do notimprove.Now read the rest of this leafletcarefully. Keep this leaflet. You mayneed to read it again.1. What this product is forEchinaforce is a traditionalherbal remedy for relieving thesymptoms of:ColdsFluUpper respiratory tract infectionsEchinaforce stimulates the immunesystem, helping the body to fightinfection.Do's & Don'ts2. Before you use thisproductDo not take this product:If you are under 6 years of age.If you are allergic to productscontaining Echinacea. This productcontains Echinacea purpurea.If you have been told byyour doctor that you have anintolerance to products containinglactose. This product containslactose.If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.S Using3. How to use this productAdults and the elderly: 2 tabletstwo to three times daily.Children (6–12 years): 1 tablet twoto three times daily.Not for use in children under 6.For oral use only. Don't take morethan the recommended dose.If you take more of thisproduct than you shouldIf you take too much and feel ill,talk to your doctor.If you forget to take thisproductDon't worry about the misseddose. Take the next tablet as usual.If you feel this product isn'tworkingSee your doctor if your symptomsworsen or do not improve.Please turn over...

Side effects4. Possible side effectsNo side effects have been reportedfor this product.If you notice any side effects, pleasetell your doctor or pharmacist.i Information5. How to store thisproductKeep out of the reach and sight ofchildren.Do not use this product after theexpiry date which is stated on thepackaging. The expiry date refersto the last day of that month.Do not store above 25°C. Keepout of direct sunlight.Do not use this product if younotice a change in appearance.The tablets should be light greenin colour.6. Further InformationWhat this product containsExtract of Echinacea purpurea herband root. One tablet contains 6.2 mgEchinaforce concentrate, preparedfrom freshly harvested plants. Thisis equivalent to 270 mg whole freshplant or 60 mg whole dried plant.The other ingredients used for thetablet are potato starch, magnesiumstearate and lactose.What this product looks likeand the contents of the packEchinaforce Echinacea Tablets arelight green in colour. This productis available in packs containing 120tablets.Marketing AuthorisationHolder and ManufacturerMarketing Authorisation Holderand Batch Release:Bioforce (UK) Ltd,2 Brewster Place,Irvine, Ayrshire, UKKA11 5DDManufacturer:Bioforce AG, CH-9325, RoggwilSwitzerlandPL No. 13668/0001This leaflet was approved on MM/YYYYWhat is Echinacea?Echinacea is a plant which is nativeto America. The herb and rootextracts of the Echinacea species,Echinacea purpurea, are combinedto make A.Vogel Echinaforce ®from which Echinaforce ® EchinaceaTablets are made.You should also knowBioforce runs a helpline by phoneand email which can provide youwith further information.Email: enquiries@avogel.co.ukPhone: 0845 608 5858You can get a largerprint or audio versionof this leaflet.Call this number:0845 608 5858.30355IN2