Frangula bark, packet, 50g

Composition

Buckthorn bark

Pharmacological action

Buckthorn bark has a laxative effect.

The laxative effect usually occurs 8-12 hours after taking buckthorn.

Indications

Chronic constipation

Contraindications

• increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug;
• constipation of neurogenic and endocrine origin;
• spastic constipation;
• intestinal obstruction;
• bleeding;
• acute abdominal syndrome;
• appendicitis;
• other inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity;
• acute febrile conditions;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Side effects

Possible allergic reactions.

In case of overdose, colic-like abdominal pain, tenesmus, and abdominal discomfort are possible.

Long-term use leads to addiction and a weakening or lack of laxative effect.

How to take, course of use and dosage

About 12 g (2 tablespoons) of bark is placed in an enamel dish,200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water is poured, covered with a lid, heated in a boiling water bath with frequent stirring for 30 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 10 minutes, filtered, the remaining raw materials are squeezed out.

The volume of the resulting broth is brought with boiled water to 200 ml.

Take inside 1/2 cup at night and in the morning.

Special instructions

Possible staining of urine in yellow color, which does not require discontinuation of the drug.

It is not recommended to take the drug for a long time without consulting a doctor.

Form of production

Vegetable raw materials are crushed.

Storage conditions

In a dark place, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Shelf

life is 5 years.

Active ingredient

Buckthorn bark

Dosage form

vegetable raw materials