Cholagogue collection

Cholagogue collection is a mixture of plant components, which is used for diseases of the liver and bile ducts.

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Indications of the cholagogue

Collection is used as an aid in the treatment of the following biliary pathologies:

• chronic form of the inflammatory process in the gallbladder ( chronic cholecystitis without the formation of stones);
• chronic form of hepatitis;
• disorders of the biliary system, dyskinesia;
• hepatocholecystitis.

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Release form

The drug is available in packs with a package of 50 g; 1,5 g in the amount of 20 filter bags in the package; in a cardboard box of 100 g.

In the composition of the mixture:

• flower immortelle - 4 dosages;
• leaf shamrock - 3 dosages;
• a sheet of peppermint - 2 doses;
• fruit of coriander - 2 doses.

The mixture is finely milled (slices up to 5 mm), has a pleasant medicinal aroma. The taste of the infusion slightly bitter and, at the same time, cools the mucous.

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Pharmacodynamics

The infusion of the cholagogue collection is distinguished by pronounced cholagogic properties, which can be understood from the name. The drug helps to increase the secretory activity of the gallbladder, improves the quality of bile (reduces the total content of bile acids, increases the number of cholates and bilirubin in the biliary composition). In addition to increasing the amount of bile secretion, the infusion from the cholagogue collection has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antispasmodic effect, activates the secretory capacity of the stomach and pancreas, increases diuresis, eliminates bleeding.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the choleretic collection, unfortunately, has not been studied at the present time.

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Dosing and administration

An infusion of cholagogue medicinal plants can be prepared in several ways:

• We put a tablespoon of the mixture in a saucepan, pour a cup of boiling pure water, cover it with a lid and place it on an active water bath for a quarter of an hour. After that, we cool about 1 hour, filter and squeeze the cake. Prepare the infused medication with boiled water to the original volume (one cup or cup) and use inside half a cup three times a day for half an hour before eating;
• two filter bags are put in the teapot, pour a cup of boiling water, cover and insist a quarter of an hour. We take infusion for half an hour before meals, half a glass three times a day;
• A tablespoon of the mixture is poured into two cups of boiling water, we insist about 20 minutes, filter and drink before eating ½ cup.

The duration of treatment is set by the doctor: usually it is from 14 to 30 days. The maximum allowable daily dosage of infusion is 300 ml.

The prepared preparation can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.

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Use of the cholagogue during pregnancy

Cholagogue collection is not intended for use by pregnant and lactating women.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of cholagogue collection are:

• an allergic reaction to any of the constituents of the drug;
• ulcerative processes in the stomach or in the duodenum;
• acute gastritis;
• acute form of the inflammatory process in the pancreas;
• cholelithiasis;
• obstructive jaundice;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• children under 12 years of age.

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Side effects of the cholagogue

When using cholagogue collection, side effects are extremely rare. They can manifest as allergic reactions (rash, redness of the skin, puffiness), and with prolonged admission - in the form of stagnant processes in the liver.

If there are side effects, stop using the herbal preparation and contact the doctor.

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Overdose

An overdose of the drug is rare and can manifest as pain in the heart and in the liver, as well as an increase in blood pressure. If there is a suspicion of overdose, the choleretic collection is canceled.

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Interactions with other drugs

There is no data on the interaction of the cholagogue with other drugs.

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Storage conditions

Cholagogue collection is stored in dry, darkened, inaccessible places for children. The prepared infusion is stored in a refrigerator for up to two days.

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Shelf life

Shelf life - up to 2 years.

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