Instruction for use of Buckthorn bark
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Characteristic
Buckthorn bark contains antraglycosides and other biologically active substances.
Description
A mixture of yellowish brown bark particles with brown, dark brown, gray-brown, dark gray, gray, yellow-orange, reddish-brown blotches. The smell is faint. The taste of water extract is bitter.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Laxative of plant origin.
Pharmachologic effect
Infusion of buckthorn bark has a laxative effect, due to the presence of anthra-glycosides, which irritate the receptors of the mucous membrane of the large intestine. The laxative effect usually occurs 8-12 hours after taking the drug.
Indications for use
Chronic constipation.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Buckthorn bark; constipation of neurogenic and endocrine origin, spastic constipation, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal syndrome, appendicitis, enteritis, colitis, metrorrhagia, acute febrile states; pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding, children under 12 years old.
Use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding
The use of Buckthorn bark is contraindicated during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Dosage and administration
4 filter bags (6.0 g) are placed in a glass or enameled dish, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) boiling water, cover and leave for 15 minutes, periodically pressing the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them. The volume of the obtained infusion is adjusted to 100 ml with boiling water.
The infusion is taken orally in a warm form by adults and children over 12 years of age, 1/2 cup at night and in the morning. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks.
Before use, it is recommended to shake the infusion.
Side effect
Allergic reactions (skin rash), abdominal discomfort (flatulence, spastic pain, nausea) are possible.
Overdose
With an overdose, colicky abdominal pain, tenesmus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea are possible. Treatment: symptomatic.
Special instructions
With prolonged use of buckthorn preparations, addiction and weakening or the absence of a laxative effect may develop, so it is advisable to alternate them with other laxatives. It is possible to stain urine in yellow, which does not require discontinuation of the drug. Long-term administration of the drug without consulting a doctor is not recommended.
Release form
Bark powder. 1.5 g of powder bark in a filter bag of heat sealable paper; 20 filter bags are put in packs of cardboard. Packs with filter bags are wrapped in a polymer film unpainted in order to control the first opening.
The full text of the instructions is applied to the pack.
Storage conditions
In the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C; cooked infusion - in a cool place no more than 2 days.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Shelf life is 5 years.
Do not use after the expiration date.
Terms of sell
You don't need a prescription to buy Buckthorn bark.