BLUEBERRY SHOOTS

I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product VACCINIIMYRTILLI CORNUS (Vacciniimyrtillicormus)

Composition:

Active substance: Vacciniimyrtillicornus (Vaccinium myrtillus shoots);

One pack contains: Vacciniimyrtillicornus – 75 g;

One filter bag contains: Vacciniimyrtillicornus – 1.5 g.

Pharmaceutical form. Shoots.

Main physico-chemical characteristics:

Ground raw material: fragments of stems, leaves, occasionally buds, flowers and fruits. Stems – green; young leaves – from light green to green, older leaves are darker; corolla – greenish-white with pinkish tinge; fruits – black berries with a bluish bloom.

Coarse powder: fragments of stems and leaves, occasionally buds, flowers and fruits of light green, green color with black and greenish-white with pinkish tinge inclusions.

Pharmaco-therapeutic group.

Antidiabetic agents. ATC code A10X.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

The biologically active substances of the drug exhibit hypoglycemic effects in mild to moderate type 2 diabetes mellitus, making it possible in some cases to reduce daily doses of oral antidiabetic agents; they also have anti-inflammatory, diuretic, choleretic, and astringent effects.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Mild forms of diabetes mellitus.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the active substances of the drug; biliary tract dyskinesia.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction. Unknown.

Usage features.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The safety and clinical efficacy of the medicinal product during pregnancy or breastfeeding have not been studied.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

No effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage

Place 1 tablespoon of the herb in an enameled container, pour 200 mL of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and let steep in a water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, then strain and squeeze the residue into the strained infusion. Adjust the volume of the infusion to 200 mL with boiled water.
Adults should take the warm infusion in doses of ⅓–½ cup three times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals.
Children aged 3 years and older, under medical supervision and according to age, should take from 1 dessert spoon to ¼ cup three times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals.
The infusion should be shaken before use.

Place 2 filter bags into a glass or enameled container, pour 200 mL of boiling water, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
Adults should take the warm infusion in doses of ½–1 cup three times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals.
Children aged 3 years and older, under medical supervision and according to age, should take from 2 dessert spoons to ½ cup three times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals.

Store the prepared infusion in the refrigerator (at 2–8°C) for no more than 2 days.

The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.

Children

The drug is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported.

Side effects.

Allergic reactions (hyperemia, rash, itching, and swelling of the skin) are possible in individuals hypersensitive to the active ingredients of the drug. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the product and consult a physician.

Shelf life.

3 years. Do not use after the expiry date.

Storage conditions.

Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C, in a place inaccessible to children.

Packaging.

75 g in packages with an inner pouch; 1.5 g in filter bags, 20 filter bags per package, or in a package with an inner pouch.

Availability.

Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer/Marketing Authorization Holder.

JSC "Liktravy".

Manufacturer's address.

21 Kyivske Shose, Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr region, 10001, Ukraine.