Echinaforce^® Echinacea is made from fresh extracts of Echinacea purpurea herb (95%) and root (5%). It is available as drops (tincture in 50ml & 100ml bottles) and as tablets:

Echinacea is a plant native to America but is now cultivated extensively in Europe. The plants which go into our product are cultivated organically in Switzerland at our own herb farms.

Up to 10 species of Echinacea have been identified, but only three (E. purpurea, E. angustifolia and E. pallida) are used medicinally. Echinacea purpurea is considered to be the one which has been most widely researched and this is the species we use.

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

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.

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 (Alcohol)
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)