EQUISETI HERBA

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT FIELD HORSETAIL HERB (HERBA EQUISETI ARVENSIS)

Composition:

Active substance: field horsetail herb (Herba Equiseti arvensis);

1 pack contains field horsetail herb (Herba Equiseti arvensis) – 50 g; 1 filter bag contains field horsetail herb (Herba Equiseti arvensis) – 1.5 g.

Pharmaceutical form. Herb.

Main physicochemical properties:

Chopped raw material: fragments of stems and branches, partially with nodes and sheaths, passing through a sieve with 7 mm diameter openings. Greyish-green in color. Slight odor. Slightly sour taste;

Coarse powder: fragments of stems and branches, partially with nodes and sheaths, passing through a sieve with 2 mm diameter openings. Greyish-green in color. Slight odor. Slightly sour taste.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Diuretics.

ATC Code C03BX.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

The biologically active substances of the drug exert diuretic, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and hypotensive effects. It has been experimentally established that infusions of field horsetail herb promote the excretion of lead from the body.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Cardiac and other diseases associated with edema; urinary tract diseases (pyelitis, cystitis, urethritis); pulmonary, nasal, uterine, and hemorrhoidal bleeding; acute and chronic lead poisoning (as part of complex therapy).

Contraindications.

Nephritis, nephroses, nephrosonephritis. Hypersensitivity to the biologically active substances of the drug.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction. Unknown. If simultaneous use of any other medicinal products is necessary, consult a physician.

Special precautions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindicated.

Ability to affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery. No effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage

Place 2 tablespoons of the herb in an enameled container, pour 200 mL of hot boiled water, cover and steep in a water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, squeeze the residue, and add the expressed liquid to the strained infusion. Adjust the total volume of the infusion to 200 mL with boiled water. Shake well before use.

Administer warm, 3–4 times daily, 1 hour after meals: for adults and children aged 14 years and older – ¼ cup; for children aged 12–14 years – 2 tablespoons.

Place 2 filter packets into a glass or enameled container, pour 200 mL of boiling water, cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Administer warm, 3–4 times daily, 1 hour after meals: for adults and children aged 14 years and older – ½ to 1 cup; for children aged 12–14 years – ¼ cup.

The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.

Children. The drug is indicated for children aged 12 years and older.

Overdose.

No cases reported.

Side effects.

Allergic reactions (including hyperemia, itching, and skin rash). May cause irritation of kidney tissue, manifested by lower back pain and pain at the end of urination.

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

Shelf life. 4 years.

Do not use the drug after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging, in a place inaccessible to children, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Prepared infusion should be stored in a cool place for no more than 2 days.

Packaging.

50 g in packs with inner packet; 1.5 g in tea-filter bag; 20 tea-filter bags per pack.

Availability category. Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

69050, Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia, Skladska St., 4.

Marketing authorization holder. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Address of the marketing authorization holder.

69063, Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia, Amosova Akademyka St., 75.