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Echinaforce^® Protect 120 Tablets
Previously known as Echinaforce^®

Indication	Free From	Good to Know	Dosage
Contra-Indications	Active Ingredient	Plant Profile

Recommended Retail Price
120 Tablets: A$ 29.15 (GST incl)

Indication
May assist in the treatment of colds and influenza by reducing the severity and durations of symptoms.

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Free From
Added salt, yeast, gluten, wheat, corn, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colours and flavours.
No animal by-products.

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Good to Know
20 Days Supply
Daily Cost of Product if taken as directed A$ 1.45
Herbal Plant Medicine
Product of Switzerland
*Organically grown plant; Certified according to EU-Eco Regulation No 2092/91.
No pesticides, insecticides, fungicides or chemical fertilisers.
The fresh plant is harvested at its prime and processed within 24 hours.
GMO-GE Free
No animal testing
Non-habit forming

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Dosage
Internally: Adults and children 12 years and over:
Place 2 tablets under the tongue, 3-5 times daily, 30 minutes before meals. Allow tablets to slowly dissolve in the mouth.
Children 5 to 11 years:
Give half the adult dose, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

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Contra-Indications

Not recommended in cases of progressive systemic disorders and auto-immune diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB), Leucosis, Collagenoses, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), SLE RA and AIDS or HIV infections.
Echinaceae in ESCOP Monograph 2nd Edition page 129-136 (2003)

Not recommended during pregnancy or breast feeding.
Not recommended for people taking medication prescribed by their doctor.
Bioforce Policy

Not recommended for people with allergies to plants such as: Arnica species, Chamomile flowers (Matricaria species),
Marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis),Yarrow flowers (Achillea species), Ragweed (Ambrosia species), Asters (Aster tataricus), Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum species)
Echinacea in ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs page 85-96

Warnings
Always read the label.
Use as directed.
Keep out reach of children.
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2007

If ring at the bottom of cap is missing, broken or separate do not use.
Code of Practice for the Temper Evident Packing of Therapeutic Goods 2003

Contains Ethanol.
Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.
If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.
TGA mandatory warnings

The tingling effect in the mouth is due the active component in Echinacea
Bioforce Policy

Interactions
Warfarin
Immunosuppressant medications
Bioforce Policy

Undesirable Effects
In rare cases skin rash can occur.
Echinaceae in ESCOP Monograph 2nd Edition page 129-136 (2003)

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Active Ingredient
Each tablet contains herbal extracts equiv. to fresh:

Echinacea purpurea*
(Purple coneflower) herb                   16mg
Echinacea purpurea*
(Purple coneflower) root                868mcg

Non-active ingredient: Lactose

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Plant Profile
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

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Reference
Product Code: 0326
EAN Barcode: 7610313411689
AUSTL 56995
AQIS Import Ref: