INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT BIRCH BUDS (Betulaegemmae)

Composition:

Active substance: birch buds;

1 pack contains 50 g of birch buds;
1 sachet contains 10 g of birch buds.

Dosage form. Buds.

Main physico-chemical properties: buds are elongated-conical, pointed or blunt, often sticky. Bud color is brown, sometimes greenish at the base.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Non-thiazide diuretics with moderately expressed activity. ATC code C03BX.

Pharmacological Properties

Pharmacodynamics.

Birch buds contain essential oil, saponins, flavonoids (apigenin, isorhamnetin), tannins, resins, ascorbic and nicotinic acids, carotene, and hyperoside. The birch bud infusion exerts diuretic, choleretic, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, wound-healing, expectorant, antiviral, and antiparasitic effects.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Chronic inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and urinary bladder; urolithiasis; cardiac edema; liver diseases and biliary tract disorders with impaired bile secretion; laryngitis, bronchitis, tracheitis.

Contraindications.

Renal failure, acute inflammatory kidney diseases, hypersensitivity to biologically active components of the drug, history of bleeding from pelvic organs; anemia; epilepsy.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

Unknown.

Usage instructions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not administer during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery. No effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage

Place 1 tablespoon of buds into an enameled container, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and let stand on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, squeeze the residue into the strained infusion. Adjust the volume of the infusion to 200 ml with boiled water. For adults, take warm, ⅓ cup 2–3 times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals. Children aged 12–14 years: ¼ cup; children aged 14 years and older: ⅓ cup, 2–3 times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals. The infusion should be shaken before use.

Place 10 g of buds into an enameled container, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and let stand on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, squeeze the residue into the strained infusion. Adjust the volume of the infusion to 200 ml with boiled water. For adults, take warm, ⅓ cup 2–3 times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals. Children aged 12–14 years: ¼ cup; children aged 14 years and older: ⅓ cup, 2–3 times daily, 15–20 minutes before meals. The infusion should be shaken before use.

The prepared infusion should be stored in the refrigerator (at 2–8 °C) for no more than 2 days.

The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.

Children. Not intended for children under 12 years of age.

Overdose. No reports of overdose have been received.

Side effects.

Diarrhea. Possible signs of irritant effect of the infusion on kidney tissue; allergic reactions, including itching, skin rash, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, hyperemia and skin swelling. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the product and consult a physician.

Shelf life. 2 years.

Do not use after the expiry date.

Storage conditions. Store in the original packaging, in a place inaccessible to children, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Packaging. 50 g in cartons with inner pouch; 10 g in packets.

Availability category. Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer/Applicant. JSC "Liktravy", Ukraine.

Manufacturer's address and location of business activity / Applicant's address.

Ukraine, 10001, Zhytomyr Oblast, city of Zhytomyr, Kyivske Shose, building 21.