Immunal

Immunal: immune stimulator from Slovenia

Immunity is the body’s most important defense system, which ensures its ability to fight infectious diseases and other external influences. In modern life, when a person is constantly exposed to adverse environmental factors, lacks adequate nutrition and is engaged in sedentary work, immunity can weaken. In such cases, immune stimulating agents such as Immunal can help.

Immunal is a drug produced in Slovenia by the pharmaceutical company Lek. It is a means of stimulating immune processes. Immunal is available in two forms: oral drops and tablets.

The main active ingredient of Immunal is Echinacea purpurea extract. Oral drops contain Echinacea purpurea juice in a 20% ethanol solution, and tablets contain dried juice obtained from freshly harvested flowering Echinacea purpurea herb.

Immunal is used to increase immunity in patients with uncomplicated acute infectious diseases, a predisposition to frequent colds, for the prevention of colds and flu, as well as during long-term antibiotic therapy, accompanied by a decrease in immunity.

Despite its effectiveness, Immunal has a number of contraindications, including hypersensitivity (including to plants of the Asteraceae family) and progressive systemic and autoimmune diseases (tuberculosis, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, collagenosis, AIDS or HIV infection). It is also important to be aware of possible side effects, such as allergic reactions, including skin reactions (redness, rash).

The interaction of Immunal with other drugs should also be taken into account. The alcohol included in the drug may change the effect of other medications. Therefore, you should not use Immunal simultaneously with alcohol and cephalosporins (Immunal can be prescribed 3 days after stopping cephalosporins).

It should be noted that when storing Immunal drops, clouding of the solution or formation of a flocculent sediment from the active polysaccharides may occur. Before using the drops, shake them well to evenly distribute the sediment.

In general, Immunal is an effective remedy for stimulating the immune system. However, you should consult your doctor before using it, especially if you have any medical problems or are taking other medications. You should also strictly follow the instructions for use of the drug and not exceed the recommended dose.