Lung Care contains Adhatoda, traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as an expectorant to clear respiratory tract mucous and relieve coughs and mild fever.
Lung Care contains Licorice, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a demulcent to soothe irritated tissues and maintain lung health.
Lung Care contains Elecampane, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a lung tonic to enhance lung health and relieve coughs.
Lung Care supports immune system health and contains antioxidants vitamins C and E plus selenium to reduces free radicals formed in the body.
Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 tablet, twice daily, with food, or as directed by your health professional.
Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, animal products, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
WARNINGS:
This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.
Not to be used in children under 5 years for relief of mild fever.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Caution with potassium-depleting drugs (e.g thiazide diuretics and laxatives) and cardiac glycosides - Licorice may increase potassium loss.
Caution with corticosteroids - Licorice may potentiate the pharmacologic effects corticosteroid drugs and cause potassium depletion.
Caution with warfarin - Licorice can induce CYP450 enzymes and decrease warfarin levels. Monitor INR.
Caution with aluminum-based antacids - vitamin C increases the amount of aluminum absorbed. Separate dose by 2 hours.
CAUTIONS:
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Licorice is contraindicated in cholestatic liver disorders, liver cirrhosis.