I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product CARAWAY FRUITS (CARVIFRUCTUS)

Composition:

Active substance: caraway fruits.

Pharmaceutical form. Fruits.

Main physico-chemical properties: separate half-fruits, sometimes whole fruits, greyish-brown or brown in colour.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Agents used in functional intestinal disorders.

ATC code A03A X.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

The biologically active substances of the drug exert emetic, spasmolytic, bactericidal, expectorant, laxative, choleretic, and diaphoretic effects, and enhance lactation during breastfeeding.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Intestinal flatulence, intestinal atony, chronic cholecystitis, colitis – as part of combination therapy.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the biologically active substances of the drug.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction. Unknown.

Instructions for use.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Enhances lactation during breastfeeding.

Ability to influence the reaction rate when driving or operating other machinery. No effect.

Administration and Dosage

Place 1 tablespoon of fruit into an enameled container, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and steep in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, then strain and squeeze the residue into the strained infusion. Adjust the volume of the infusion with boiled water to 200 ml.

Administer warm, 2–3 times daily, 20 minutes before meals (if used as a carminative, take after meals): adults and children aged 14 years and older—1/3 to 1/2 cup; children aged 12–14 years—1/4 cup; aged 7–12 years—2 tablespoons; aged 3–7 years—1 tablespoon; aged 1–3 years—1 dessertspoon; children aged 6 months to 1 year—1 teaspoon. Shake the infusion before use. Prepared infusion should be stored at 8–15°C for no more than 2 days.

The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.

Children. The product may be used in children aged 6 months and older.

Overdose. No reports available.

Side effects.

Allergic reactions are possible.

Shelf life. 3 years. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

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

Packaging. 50 g in packages with an inner pouch.

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

Manufacturer/Applicant. JSC "Liktravy".

Address of manufacturer and location of business activity.

Ukraine, 10001, Zhytomyr region, city of Zhytomyr, Kyivske Highway, building 21.