- Can be taken by pregnant and breast feeding women
- Echinacea purpurea is known for its antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Elderberry is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
- Free of lactose, gluten and added colouring
- Take at the first sign of infection.
- Clinically proven to assist in treatment of cold and flu symptoms
- Organic cultivation certified by Bio Suisse
Clinically shown to help prevent and relieve the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) such as the common cold and flu-like episodes. Shortens the duration of URTI.
Used in Herbal Medicine to support the immune system, especially in times of stress, lack of sleep and for smokers. Take at the first sign of infection.
What is Echinaforce Extra-Strength Hot Drink?
Echinaforce® Extra-Strength Hot Drink is a concentrated solution containing fresh extracts of Echinacea herb (95%) and root (5%), and Elderberry juice. It is a licensed herbal medicine used for the treatment of symptoms of colds and flu.
Echinaforce® Extra-Strength Hot Drink is a soothing way to help you feel better faster - just one teaspoon 3 times daily stirred in hot water.
Composition
Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Fresh Echinacea* (Echinacea purpurea)
Herb tincture (ratio 1:12).............1 140 mg,
equivalent to 95 mg of dried herb*
Fresh Echinacea* (Echinacea purpurea)
Root tincture (ratio 1:11)...................60 mg,
equivalent to 5.5 mg of dried root*
Fresh European Elderberry*
(Sambucus nigra)
Fruit extract (ratio 1.4:1).............. 1 370 mg,
equivalent to 1 910 mg of dried fruit*.
Non-medicinal ingredients:
Sucrose, purified water, citric acid, medium chain triglycerides, modified corn starch, potassium sorbate
* Certified organically-grown by Bio Suisse
Dosage
Stir a single dose into hot water and drink. Adult (15 years and over) including pregnant and breastfeeding women:
Prevention: Take 5 mL, 2 times daily.
Acute treatment: Take 5 mL, 3-4 times daily.
Children (10-14 years): Give 2.5 mL, 3 times daily.
Children (5-9 years): Give 2.5 mL, 2 times daily.
Children (2-4 years): Give 2.5 mL, once daily.
Duration of use: Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 4 months. Shake well before use. Store below 25°C. Once opened, refrigerate and use within one month.
Precautions, contraindications and interactions
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking immunosuppressants, or if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, leucosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis.
Discontinue immediately in case of hypersensitivity/ allergic reaction.
Do not use if you have an allergy to Asteraceae/ Compositae (daisy) family and elderberries or in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product.
Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Do not use if security cap is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Shake well before use. Store below 25°C. Once opened, refrigerate and use within one month.