Calendula tincture 40 ml bottle

Composition

The main component of the tincture is an extract from flowers and flower baskets of calendula (Calendulae flos) in a ratio of 1:10, where 70% ethanol is used as a solvent.

Release form

Calendula is available in 40 ml glass bottles, closed with a regular cork and cap or a dropper cork and cap.

Pharmacological properties

Calendula tincture belongs to the pharmacological group of agents that promote wound healing.

Substances found in flowers and flower baskets have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and moderate choleretic effects.

Indication

Topical application:

• as an antiseptic in case of infected (purulent) wounds;
• in case of cuts and burns of the skin;
• in case of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, gums (stomatitis, gingivitis), pharynx and tonsils (pharyngitis, tonsillitis).

Internal use:

• as a choleretic agent for biliary dyskinesia;
• in case of cholangitis and cholecystitis (as part of complex therapy).

Contraindication

The use of the drug is not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to its components.

Application

Recommendations for using calendula tincture:

• It should be taken orally 15-30 minutes before meals, diluting in a small amount of warm boiled water.
• Adults are recommended to take 10-20 drops 3-4 times a day for 1 month.
• For children over 12 years of age, the dosage is 1 drop per 1 year of life, taken 3-4 times a day.
• For mouth rinses, it is recommended to dilute 1 teaspoon of calendula in a glass of warm boiled water.

Calendula tincture is used for local applications in case of burns, suppuration and skin damage. For this, 1 tsp. tincture should be pre-dissolved in 1 tbsp. boiled water.

Children

Children under 12 years of age are not recommended to take this drug internally.

Special instructions

Before starting treatment, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Given the presence of ethanol in the composition of the drug, prolonged internal use of the tincture is not recommended.

Use during pregnancy or lactation

Due to the presence of ethanol in the composition of the drug, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not recommended to take the tincture orally.

Impact on reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

When taking calendula orally, it is recommended to avoid driving vehicles and operating potentially dangerous machinery.

Side effects

The most common adverse reactions:

• development of allergy symptoms, including skin redness, rash, itching, angioedema;
• When taken orally, a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, burning in the epigastric region, and abdominal pain may occur.

If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the drug immediately and consult a doctor.

Overdose

There is no information about overdose.

Interaction

Calendula tincture can enhance the effectiveness of other anti-inflammatory and choleretic drugs, including those based on chamomile and yarrow. When used simultaneously with any other medications, you should consult a doctor.

Storage conditions

It is recommended to store calendula tincture in its original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach of children.

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