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Aira root
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Aira root is an appetite suppressant.
Its bioactive components affect the taste receptor endings, which increases the appetite and the reflex secretion of gastric juice, and in addition improves digestive function and potentiates hepatobiliary activity. At the same time, the drug increases the tone of the gallbladder and diuresis.
The drug has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, disinfecting, tonic, choleretic, as well as expectorant and anti-bacterial properties.
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ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications The root of Aira
It is used for non-specific disorders of the digestive activity (digestive disorders, bloating, loss of appetite, achilia, problems with excretory gastric function and colic in the intestinal area ), as an integral element of the combined treatment.
In addition, it is prescribed in the case of inflammation affecting the throat and oral cavity.
Dosing and administration
It is required to pour 1 tablespoon of medicine into a container, which is then poured with boiled water (0.2 l), covered with a lid and infused over a half hour in a boiling water bath. The broth must be kept for cooling within 10 minutes, then strain it and squeeze out the residue. The tincture is brought to a volume of 0.2 liters of simple boiled water.
It is necessary to use tincture warm, 3-4 times a day, half an hour before eating. For teens and adults, a serving is ¼ cup. A child of 12-14 years old needs to take 2 tablespoons of tincture, and a child of 7-12 years old should take 1 tablespoon. The medicine must be shaken before use.
The finished tincture, diluted with water (twice / threefold), is used for rinsing the throat and mouth.
Filter bags are used 3 pieces each - they are poured with boiling water (0.2 l), covered with a container and kept for 15-20 minutes.
It is necessary to use tincture warm, 3-4 times a day, half an hour before eating. Teenagers on the 14th anniversary and adults - 0.5 cups. For the age subgroup 12-14 years old, it takes ¼ cup, and the subgroup 7-12 years old requires 2 tablespoons.
The finished tincture is also used for rinsing the throat with the oral cavity.
Ready broth can be kept at temperature indicators of 8-15 ° C to 2 days.
The duration of the therapeutic cycle is chosen by the doctor personally.
Use The root of Aira during pregnancy
You can not use the root of Aira during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side effects The root of Aira
Side effects are allergy symptoms (this includes itching, rashes, swelling, and urticaria).
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Application for children
It is forbidden to appoint children younger than 7 years of age.
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Analogs
Analogues of the drug are substances Apitol, Centaury grass, Wormwood grass, Plantain juice with Trimetabol and Wormwood tincture.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Aira root" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.