Herbal medicine to eliminate the symptoms of colds

Colds are not uncommon, especially in the autumn-winter period, when it gets cold outside, the central heating system turns on, drying out the air, and people are constantly indoors, communicating closely, exchanging germs. After the first symptoms of the disease appear, you should seek help from a doctor in order to get specialist advice, find out the diagnosis, and begin treatment faster.

Linkas ARVI is an antiviral agent containing only natural plant components. The wide spectrum of action of the medicine quickly and, most importantly, effectively solves the problems of high body temperature, facilitating the discharge of sputum, and eliminating inflammatory processes.

Linkas ARVI granules composition (in 1 sachet)

Active ingredient - 400 mg of thick aqueous extract (1:5) from:
Whitebark willow (Salix alba L., family Salicaceae) 750 mg*, Leaf vascular adatodes (Adhatoda vasica Nees., family Acanthaceae) 300 mg*, Violets fragrant leaves and flowers (Viola odorata L., family Violaceae) 100 mg*, Licorice naked rhizome with roots (Glycyrrhiza glabra L., family Fabaceae) 550 mg*, Chinese tea leaves (Thea sinensis L. Kuntze, family Theaceae ) 125 mg*, Fennel fruit (Foeniculum vulgare Mill., family Apiaceae) 75 mg*, Eucalyptus globulus Labill, family Myrtaceae) 35 mg*, Valerian medicinal rhizome with roots (Valeriana officinalis L., family Valerianaceae) 100 mg*

*This amount of dried plants is used to prepare a thick aqueous extract).

Excipients: levomenthol 5 mg, corn starch 20 mg, sucrose up to 5.6 g.

In granules with anise flavor additionally: anise oil 0.028 ml.

In granules with cardamom flavor additionally: cardamom oil 0.023 ml.

In coffee-flavored granules additionally: coffee flavoring Coffee D-0818 0.084 ml.

In lemon-flavored granules additionally: lemon flavor Lemon Lime S-8946 0.056 ml,

In granules with chocolate flavor additionally: Chocolate flavoring Chocolate D-0970 0.067 ml, cocoa bean powder 0.056 mg.

Description

Granules without additional taste: Granules are brown in color with a faint menthol odor when crushed.

Brown granules with an anise smell when rubbed (anise granules). Brown granules with a cardamom smell when crushed (cardamom granules).

Brown granules with a coffee smell when crushed (coffee granules). Brown granules with a lemon smell when rubbed (lemon granules). Brown granules with a chocolate smell when crushed (chocolate granules):

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Herbal remedy.

Pharmacological properties

It has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, and antipyretic effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Since the drug is a multicomponent herbal medicine, studying its pharmacokinetics is not possible.

Composition and mechanism of action of the drug

Linkas ARVI, which has natural properties, has a complex effect on the body of a sick person:

• improves the discharge of sputum and mucus;
• lowers elevated body temperature;
• relieves pain (headache, joint, muscle);
• eliminates spasms;
• removes swelling of mucous membranes.

The wide range of action of the medicine is ensured due to its composition, which includes extracts of violet, pepper fruits, licorice, hyssop, athatoda, cordia, marshmallow, onosma, galangal, alpinia, jujube.

Linkas ARVI can have several dosage forms: lozenges, granules, syrup - all of them fight the symptoms of a viral infection with equal effectiveness.

Each component of this medication makes its own contribution to relieving a person of unpleasant catarrhal symptoms:

• licorice accelerates the process of removing phlegm, athatoda relieves vasospasm. Together, these substances have a pronounced expectorant effect; the saponins and glycyrrhizins contained in them improve the secretion of surfactants, promote the thinning of mucus, and the active removal of sputum outside the body. In addition, these components relieve allergic manifestations in the form of swelling and itching, facilitating nasal breathing;
• the rhizome and fruits of pepper have several types of effects at once: they kill bacteria, reduce allergic manifestations, tone the body and remove mucus from the bronchi and lungs;
• galangal actively eliminates foci of inflammation, has an antibacterial effect, helps mucus take a liquid form, which facilitates its removal, as well as the release of respiratory canaliculi;
• marshmallow has the ability to dilute sputum, increase the component that provokes the expectoration process;
• Jujube relieves spasms, relieves pain in the head and throat, and kills bacteria.

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Linkas ARVI granules summary (instructions for use) in photographs

Photo instructions for use of Linkas ARVI powder

Photo instructions for use of Linkas ARVI powder, part 2

Indications and contraindications

An acute respiratory infection caused by viral exposure is transmitted by airborne droplets. A person can catch it in a public place, after touching common objects, during close contact with an infected person (when he sneezes, coughs, speaks loudly, when droplets of saliva from a sick person fall on the mucous membranes of another).

An infected person may not immediately feel the signs of ARVI; the incubation period of this disease can last from two to five days. It all depends on the strength of the immune system, the state of health of the person, and the type of virus.

A viral infection that has affected the respiratory organs can be identified by the following characteristic symptoms:

• headache, nasal congestion;
• lacrimation;
• rhinitis;
• sneezing;
• cough;
• a sore throat;
• increase in body temperature;
• general weakness and drowsiness.

All these signs arise due to the fact that viruses penetrate the cells of the human body, where they begin to actively reproduce, which provokes intoxication. Internal organs stop working smoothly and adequately; after the breakdown products of viruses enter the bloodstream, the body is slowly poisoned by toxins.

It is not recommended to carry out treatment with self-selected medications; it is preferable to first undergo an examination and consult a doctor.

Linkas ARVI is taken to get rid of a viral infection, including its symptoms such as: cough, nasal congestion, difficult to clear sputum, increased body temperature.

Contraindications to the use of this medicine are:

• pregnancy status;
• breastfeeding the baby;
• intolerance to the constituent parts of the medication, causing individual allergies.

This drug is prescribed with caution to people with diabetes mellitus because it contains sucrose (lozenges and syrup).

The simultaneous use of Linkas and other drugs that affect the improvement of the coughing process is not allowed.

Herbal medicine to eliminate the symptoms of colds

Registration number : No. 015958/01 dated 08/20/2009

Trade name : Linkas ARVI

Dosage form : Granules for the preparation of a solution for oral administration, granules for the preparation of a solution for oral administration (anise, cordamom, coffee, lemon, chocolate).

Compound

1 sachet contains extracts:

Excipients:

Levomenthol 5 mg, corn starch 20 mg, sucrose up to 5.6 mg.

In anise-flavored granules additionally: anise oil 0.028 ml

In granules with cordamom flavor additionally: cordamom oil 0.023 ml

In coffee-flavored granules additionally: coffee flavoring Coffee D-0818 0.084 ml.

In lemon-flavored granules additionally: lemon flavor Lemon Lime S-8946 0.056 ml.

In chocolate-flavored granules additionally: chocolate flavoring Chocolate D-0970 0.067 ml, cocoa bean powder 0.056 mg.

Description:

Brown granules with a faint menthol odor when crushed (granules without additional taste).

The granules are brown in color with the smell of anise when rubbed (anise granules).

Brown granules with a cordamom odor when rubbed (cordamom granules).

Brown granules with a coffee smell when crushed (coffee granules).

Brown granules with a lemon smell when rubbed (lemon granules).

Brown granules with a chocolate smell when crushed (chocolate granules).

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Herbal product.

Pharmacological properties:

It has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, and antipyretic effect.

Pharmacokinetics:

Since the drug is a multicomponent herbal medicine, studying its pharmacokinetics is not possible.

Indications for use:

Symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), fever (up to 38º C), headache, nasal congestion, pain when swallowing, cough.

Contraindications for use:

Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, sucrose/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, pregnancy and lactation, children under 18 years of age.

With caution: severe dysfunction of the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system; increased blood clotting.

Directions for use and dosage:

Orally for adults, 1 sachet packet 2-3 times a day after meals. Dissolve the contents of one sachet package in a glass of hot water and drink slowly.

The course of treatment is 7-8 days. Increasing the duration of treatment is possible on the recommendation of a doctor.

Possible side effects:

With increased individual sensitivity, allergic reactions may occur.

Interaction with other drugs:

Simultaneous use with antitussive drugs, as well as with drugs that reduce the formation of sputum, is not recommended, as this makes it difficult to cough up liquefied sputum.

Overdose:

To date, no cases of overdose have been described.

Special instructions:

The granules contain sucrose (0.43 XE in one single dose), which must be taken into account in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, as well as on a low-calorie diet.

In case of an increase in body temperature above 38º C, increased cough, wheezing in the lungs, purulent sputum, rhinorrhea with purulent discharge, sore throat, the drug should be stopped and consult a doctor, antibacterial therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed.

Impact on the ability to drive a car and operate machinery:

The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving a car and other vehicles, working with driving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher and operator, etc.).

Release form:

Granules for preparing a solution for oral administration, granules for preparing a solution for oral administration (anise, cordamom, coffee, lemon, chocolate).

Granules of 5.6 g in sachets, No. 5 and No. 10 sachets along with instructions for use in a cardboard box.

Shelf life: 3 years.

Storage conditions: at a temperature not exceeding 25ºC.

Keep out of reach of children.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies:

Over the counter.

Side effects

Instructions for use of the drug Linkas warns patients that the granules can provoke allergic effects. If a rash accompanied by itching occurs, you should stop using this medication and seek medical help.

Sometimes, against the background of a strong viral infection, a bacterial infection may occur in a person (with weakened immunity). This situation is accompanied by the appearance of the following symptoms:

• increase in body temperature;
• Strong headache;
• swelling of the nasal passages;
• coughing;
• palpable pain behind the sternum;
• weakness.

These symptoms may be signs of incipient pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis or sinusitis. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe antibiotic therapy.

Linkus has absolutely no effect on a person’s ability to concentrate. Therefore, it can be used by people involved in driving a car or working with complex mechanisms.

The fight against ARVI cannot be limited only to the use of medications; it is imperative to adhere to the following recommendations:

• maintain bed rest;
• to sleep more;
• maintain an active drinking regime. Tea with lemon and honey, cranberry and lingonberry juice, rosehip infusion are suitable;
• take ascorbic acid (about 1000 mg per day for an adult);
• ventilate the room where the patient is, maintaining the temperature at 20 degrees and humidity at 70%;
• eat right, without overloading the stomach with fatty, spicy, salty foods.

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Timely treatment will help get rid of an acute respiratory viral infection quickly, without unpleasant consequences in the form of complications.