VOVCHUG
UkraineIt is used to facilitate defecation in cases of chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.
Frequently asked questions
How should Vovchug be taken correctly?
The tincture should be taken orally 30 minutes before meals. The dosage is from 1/2 to 1 teaspoon, dissolved in 1/4 cup of water, 2–3 times a day. Shake the bottle before use. The course of treatment usually lasts 2–3 weeks.
What are the possible side effects of Vovchug?
Allergic reactions are possible. In case of overdose, diarrhea, allergy, or decreased blood pressure may occur.
Who should not take this medicine?
The drug is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to its components. It is not recommended for individuals who abuse alcohol, as well as for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women.
Can you drive a car during treatment?
While using the drug, you should refrain from driving vehicles or operating dangerous machinery, as it contains alcohol.
How long can the tincture be taken?
Due to the ethanol content (96%), it is not recommended to take the tincture for an extended period of time.
Instructions for use
INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT VOVCHUG
Composition:
1 vial contains: active substance: field or cultivated licorice root tincture (Ononidis radix), powdered alcoholic tincture (1:5) – 100 ml;
excipients: ethanol (96%), purified water.
Pharmaceutical form. Oral tincture.
Main physicochemical properties: clear liquid, light brown in color with an orange tint to brown with a reddish tint, with a specific odor.
Sediment formation may occur during storage.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Laxatives. ATC code A06AB.
Pharmacological properties.
Pharmacodynamics.
The roots of Vernonia contain isoflavonoids (ononin, onospiin, oncerein), tannins, triterpenoid saponins, resins, citric acid, starch, and essential oil. Vernonia tincture belongs to laxative agents, whose mechanism of action is due to stimulation (chemical irritation) of intestinal mucosal receptors. The laxative effect develops gradually with regular use of the preparation over 2–3 weeks.
Pharmacokinetics.
Not studied.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Relief of defecation in hemorrhoids, anal fissures, chronic constipation.
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Not recommended for individuals who abuse alcohol.
Special precautions.
Since the formulation contains 96% ethanol, the tincture is not recommended for long-term use.
Shake well before use.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.
Not known.
Instructions for use.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not use.
Ability to affect reaction speed when driving vehicles or operating machinery.
Avoid driving vehicles or operating potentially hazardous machinery during the use of this medicinal product, since it contains ethyl alcohol.
Administration and Dosage.
Take Wolf's bane tincture orally, 30 minutes before meals: 1/2–1 teaspoon of the tincture should be taken in 1/4 glass of water 2–3 times daily. The treatment course lasts 2–3 weeks.
Children.
Not recommended for use in children.
Overdose.
Symptoms: possible reduction in arterial blood pressure, allergic reactions, diarrhea.
Treatment – symptomatic.
Adverse reactions.
Allergic reactions are possible.
Shelf life.
3 years.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Sediment formation may occur during storage.
Packaging.
100 ml in bottles No. 1.
Dispensing category. Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer.
JSC "Lubnyfarm".
Manufacturer's location and address of business activity.
16, Barvinkova Street, Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine
INSTRUCTION
for medical use of medicinal product
STALNIK
Composition: 1 bottle contains:
Active substance: Field or cultivated restharrow roots tincture (Ononidis radix) powdered, alcoholic extract (1:5) – 100 ml;
Excipients: ethanol (96%), purified water.
Pharmaceutical form. Tincture for oral administration.
Main physicochemical properties: clear liquid ranging from light brown with an orange tint to brown with a reddish tint, with a specific odor. Sediment formation may occur during storage.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Laxatives. ATC code A06AB.
Pharmacological properties.
Pharmacodynamics.
Restharrow roots contain isoflavonoids (ononin, onospin, oncérin), tannins, triterpene saponins, resins, citric acid, starch, and essential oil. Restharrow tincture belongs to laxative agents whose mechanism of action is due to stimulation (chemical irritation) of intestinal mucosa receptors. The laxative effect develops gradually with regular use of the drug over 2–3 weeks.
Pharmacokinetics.
Not studied.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Facilitation of defecation in hemorrhoids, anal fissures, chronic constipation.
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Not recommended for individuals who abuse alcohol.
Precautions during use.
Since the formulation contains 96% ethanol, prolonged use of the tincture is not recommended.
Shake well before use.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.
Not known.
Special precautions.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Not recommended.
Ability to affect reaction rate while driving or operating machinery.
During treatment, patients should refrain from driving vehicles or operating potentially hazardous machinery, as the drug contains ethyl alcohol.
Administration and dosage.
The restharrow tincture is taken orally, 30 minutes before meals: dissolve 1/2–1 teaspoon of tincture in 1/4 cup of water and take 2–3 times daily. The treatment course lasts 2–3 weeks.
Children.
Not recommended for children.
Overdose.
Symptoms: possible decrease in blood pressure, allergic reactions, diarrhea.
Treatment: symptomatic.
Adverse reactions.
Allergic reactions are possible.
Shelf life. 3 years.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Sediment formation may occur during storage.
Packaging. 100 ml in bottles No. 1.
Dispensing category. Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer.
JSC "Lubnyfarm".
Manufacturer's location and address of business activity.
16, Barvinkova Street, Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine
The original data is available in the language of the country of manufacture.
Data source: State Register of Medicinal Products of Ukraine
Data last verified: August 13, 2026