Maize styli with stigmas
Ukraine
Instructions for Use
I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product CORN SILKS WITH STIGMAS (ZEAE MAYDIS STYLI CUM STIGMATIS)
Composition:
Active substance: corn silks with stigmas (Zea maydis styli cum stigmatibus);
One pack contains: corn silks with stigmas (Zea maydis styli cum stigmatibus) 100 g.
Pharmaceutical form. Cut and compressed silks with stigmas.
Main physico-chemical properties: cylindrical fragments, 4 to 6 mm in diameter, 8–12 mm in length. Surface smooth, shiny, occasionally dull, marbled, uneven at the ends. Color ranges from light to dark brown. Odor weak, characteristic; taste with a sensation of mucilaginousness.
Pharmacotherapeutic group. Agents used in biliary pathology.
ATC code: A05AX.
Pharmacological Properties.
Pharmacodynamics.
The biologically active substances of the drug exert choleretic, diuretic (increase urine output by 150–160%), hemostatic, and hypoglycemic effects; they enhance bile secretion, reduce bile viscosity, decrease bilirubin levels, increase blood prothrombin levels and accelerate blood coagulation, and promote urinary excretion of urates, oxalates, and phosphates.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Cholecystitis, cholangitis, hepatitis with impaired bile secretion; cystitis, urolithiasis, edema; hemorrhagic diatheses, bleeding caused by decreased prothrombin levels (as part of complex therapy).
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to biologically active substances of the drug. Increased blood coagulation, elevated prothrombin index, thrombophlebitis, cholelithiasis with presence of stones larger than 10 mm in diameter, obstructive jaundice, anorexia.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction. Unknown.
Usage features.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. On the prescription of a physician in cases where the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus/child.
Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery. No effect.
Method of Administration and Dosage
Place 1 dessert spoon of the column-shaped pieces with indentations into an enameled container, add 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 to 200 ml with boiled water.
Take warm, every 3–4 hours: adults and children aged 14 years and older – 1–3 tablespoons; children aged 10–14 years – 1 tablespoon; children aged 7–10 years – 1 dessert spoon; children aged 3–7 years – 1 teaspoon. Shake the infusion before use.
Store the prepared infusion at 8–15 °C for no more than 2 days.
The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician for each patient.
Children. The drug may be prescribed to children aged 3 years and older.
Overdose. No cases reported.
Side effects.
Allergic reactions are possible (including redness, rash, rhinitis).
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 30 ºС, in a place inaccessible to children.
Packaging. 100 g per carton with an inner pouch.
Supply category. Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer/Marketing Authorization Holder. JSC "Liktravy", Ukraine.
Address of manufacturer/Marketing Authorization Holder.
Ukraine, 10001, Zhytomyr Oblast, city of Zhytomyr, Kyivske Shose, building 21.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maize styli with stigmas indicated for?
The preparation is used for cholecystitis, cholangitis, and hepatitis accompanied by impaired bile secretion. It is also used for cystitis, urolithiasis, edema, and hemorrhagic diathesis or bleeding caused by low prothrombin levels (as part of complex therapy).
How to correctly prepare a Maize styli with stigmas infusion?
Place one dessert spoon of styli in an enameled vessel, pour in 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and infuse on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. After this, allow it to cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, squeeze the residue, and add boiled water to reach a volume of 200 ml. The infusion should be shaken before each administration.
What is the dosage of Maize styli with stigmas for adults and children?
The infusion is taken warm every 3-4 hours. Adults and children over 14 years of age — 1-3 tablespoons; children 10-14 years of age — 1 tablespoon; children 7-10 years of age — 1 dessert spoon; children 3-7 years of age — 1 teaspoon.
Who should not take this preparation?
Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the components, increased blood clotting, increased prothrombin index, thrombophlebitis, gallstone disease (if stones in the gallbladder are larger than 10 mm), obstructive jaundice, and anorexia.
What are the possible side effects?
Allergic reactions are possible, including rash, skin redness, or rhinitis.
Can the preparation be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Use is only possible upon medical prescription, if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child.
How should the prepared infusion be stored?
The prepared infusion can be stored at a temperature of 8 to 15 °C for no more than 2 days.
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Last data check: July 21, 2026 · Data source: Державний реєстр лікарських засобів України