Wilko Herbal Cold And Flu Sachets
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Galpharm Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Sainsbury’s Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Asda Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Tesco Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Morrisons Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Superdrug Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Wilko Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets Boots Herbal Flu Relief Sachets Herbalstore Herbal Cold and Flu Sachets
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each sachet contains:
71.5 mg extract (dry extract) from Echinacea purpurea root (6-7:1)
(equivalent to 429 - 500 mg of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, root)
Extraction solvent: Ethanol 30% v/v
Ancilliary vitamins / minerals
Zinc 5 mg
(as 13.73 mg sulphate monohydrate)
Ascorbic Acid 60 mg
Excipients:
Each sachet contains 45 mg aspartame and 104 mg sodium.
For full list of excipients, see 6.1
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Powder for oral solution.
Off white powder.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
A traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold and influenza type infections based on traditional use only.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: 1 sachet 3 times a day.
For oral administration after dissolution in water. Pour the contents of one sachet into a mug. Fill it with hot, not boiling, water and stir until dissolved and drink.
Start at first sign of common cold or influenza type infection. Do not use the medicinal product for more than 10 days.
If symptoms worsen during the use of the product or persist for more than 10 days, a physician or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age (see section 4.4 ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Echinacea, zinc or ascorbic acid or to the plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family.
Because of its immunostimulating activity, Echinacea must not be used in cases of progressive systemic disorders (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis), autoimmune diseases (e.g.: collagenoses, multiple sclerosis), immunodeficiencies (e.g.:HIV infection; AIDS), immunosuppression (e.g.: oncological cytostatic therapy; history of organ or bone marrow transplant), diseases of the white blood cell system (e.g.: agranulocytosis, leukemias) and allergic diathesis (e.g.: urticaria, atopic dermatitis, asthma).
Children under 12 years of age.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Do not exceed the stated dose.
If the condition worsens or high fever occurs during the use of the product or if symptoms persist for more than 10 days, consult a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
This formulation is not suitable for children under 12 years.
There is a possible risk of anaphylactic reactions in atopic patients. Atopic patients should consult their doctor before using Echinacea.
Contains aspartame (E951) a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria. See section 2.
Contains sodium. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet. See section 2.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Not to be used concomitantly with immunosuppressant medications such as ciclosporin and methotrexate.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
In the absence of sufficient data the use in pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Limited data (several hundreds of exposed pregnancies) indicate no adverse effects of Echinacea on pregnancy or on the health of the foetus/newborn child. Data concerning the immune system of the newborn child are not available. To date, no other relevant epidemiological data are available. The potential risk for humans is unknown.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, angioedema of the skin, Quincke edema, bronchospasm with obstruction, asthma and anaphylactic shock) may occur. Echinacea can trigger allergic reactions in atopic patients. Association with autoimmune diseases (encephalitis disseminata, erythema nodosum, immunothrombocytopenia, Evans Syndrome, Sjogren syndrome with renal tubular dysfunction) has been reported.
Leucopenia may occur in long-term use (more than 8 weeks).
The frequency is not known.
If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
4.9 Overdose
Symptomatic and supportive measures should be taken as appropriate.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Not required as per Article 16c(1)(a)(iii) of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Not required as per Article 16c(1)(a)(iii) of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Tests on reproductive toxicity, genotoxicity and on carcinogenicity have not been performed with Echinacea purpurea root.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Excipients of the herbal preparation;
Maltodextrin
Silica, colloidal anhydrous
Maltodextrin Sodium Citrate Citric Acid Acesulflame K Aspartame (E951)
Quinoline Yellow (E104)
Lemon Flavour F/29088 Lemon Flavour F/29089 Lemon Flavour F/28151 Lemon Flavour 501.476/AP05.04
6.2 Incompatibilities
None applicable.
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf life of product as packaged for sale 36 months.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
Paper/foil laminate sachets consisting of:
Bleached MG paper outer - 40 g/m2 LD Polyethylene - 12 g/m2 Aluminium foil 12 - 15 microns Surlyn 25 g/m2
Five or ten sachets are contained in a boxboard carton.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
None.
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Wrafton Laboratories Limited
Braunton
Devon
EX33 2DL
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
THR 12063/0010
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
23/03/2010
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
23/03/2010