It can sometimes be difficult to tell. Flu(or influenza) produces similar symptoms to the common cold but these are usually more severe. In addition, you may experience fever, sweats and muscle aches. Yotsawimonwat S, Rattanadechsakul J, Rattanadechsakul P, Okonogi S. Skin improvement and stability of Echinacea purpurea dermatological formulations. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2010;32(5):340-346. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2494.2009.00559.x It can sometimes be difficult to tell. Flu (or influenza) produces similar symptoms to the common cold but these are usually more severe. In addition, you may experience fever, sweats and muscle aches. 3. I already have a cold /flu / sore throat...is it too late for me to start using Echinaforce®? Lim TK. Echinacea purpurea. Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants. 2013;340-371. doi:10.1007/978-94-007-7395-0_23 Greenish round biconvex and bevelled tablets having a sweet, aromatic taste and anaesthetic effect.

A herbal medicinal product for the supportive therapy in treating the symptoms of colds, influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions, sore throats and mild lower urinary tract infections.A 2012 study found, for example, that Echinacea might help to protect against the development of respiratory symptoms during a period of travel. Those using Echinacea from two weeks before travel, to two weeks after returning, experienced fewer respiratory tract infections than those who did not take any Echinacea. 5 If you are allergic to Echinacea or plants from the Asteraceae or Compositae family e.g artichokes, daisies, marigolds

Yes you can, this was confirmed by a Canadian study and, more recently by a Norwegian cohort study which confirmed no increased risk of malformation or adverse pregnancy outcomes after the use of Echinacea during pregnancy. 7. Can I take Echinaforce® if I am on chronic medicines? Echinaforce ® Echinaceatablets are a traditional herbal remedy used for the symptomatic relief of colds, influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions. Always read the leaflet. Echinaforce tablets leaflet.

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Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance, to plants of the asteracea (compositae) family or salvia. Patients that suffer from any form of an auto-immune disease, must please consult with their healthcare practitioner or homoeopath before using this product. Echinacea can reduce the risk of repeated cold or flu infections so it can be particularly helpful for anyone who finds they are prone to these. 2 Echinaforce Chewable/Tablets Karsch-Völk M, Barrett B, Kiefer D, Bauer R, Ardjomand-Woelkart K, Linde K. Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;2014(2):CD000530. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000530.pub3 Both Echinaforce Chewable and our Echinaforce Tablets help to strengthen the immune system and help fight current episodes of cold or flu. You can start taking these tablets at the first sign of an infection or take them longer-term for more general immune support.

Aucoin M, Cardozo V, McLaren MD, et al. A systematic review on the effects of Echinacea supplementation on cytokine levels: Is there a role in COVID-19?. Metabol Open. 2021;11:100115. doi:10.1016/j.metop.2021.100115No, these are similar infections and although they may give rise to different symptoms they will behave and respond to treatment in the same way. Echinaforce forte tablets are recommended for the protection from and the treatment of: acute or chronic cold and flu symptoms, weakened immune system, sore throats and lower urinary tract infections. This extra-strength formula is the most concentrated echinacea preparation of the Echinaforce family. Round amber glass jar containing 30 tablets.