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Diarstat
DIARSTATฎ
Alternative to antibiotic for diarrhea
Composition:
Each capsule contains extracts of dried powder of the following
herbs:
| Quisqualis indica..................... |
1400 mg |
| Eugenia jambolana.................. |
380 mg |
| Leucaena glauca..................... |
380 mg |
| Ferula foetida......................... |
60 mg |
| Acacia catechu ..................... |
60 mg |
| Zingiber officinale.................... |
60 mg |
Pharmacological actions:
Quisqualis indica, Eugenia jambolana and Leucaena glauca possess
antibacterial property against Escherichia coli, Shigella species and
Vibrio cholerae . They do not kill normal bacterial flora of intestine
in vitro model. The extracts of these plants have been also evaluated
for their antibacterial or antidysenteric and antidiarrhoeic activity in
in vitro model.
Ferula foetida :
It has mild intestinal antiseptic and antiflatulent effects.
Acacia catechu :
Black catechu is a strong astringent and clotting agent. It helps
reduce excess mucus in the large bowel.
Zingiber officinale :
Ginger is an excellent remedy for many digestive complaints such as
indigestion, nausea, gas distension and colic. It also has carminative,
antiemetic and spasmolytic actions.
Indications:
Bacilliary dysentery and bacterial diarrhea.
Advantages over antibiotic:
- do not kill normal flora.
- no intestinal absorption.
- no systemic side effect.
- low cost.
Side effects:
None in recommended dose.
Drug combination:
Diarstatฎ can be used together with antibiotic (eg. ciprofloxacin,
chloramphenicol) of western medicine in severe case of diarrhea and
bacillary dysentery. It can also be used together with Dysenziฎ or metronidazole to obtain broad spectrum effet on dysentery.
Caution:
Consult with physician in the case of pregnancy, lactating
mother and children under 2 years. Replace the cap tightly just after
opening. Store in a cool and dry place. Dosage: One capsule two times
daily for five consecutive days before meal.
Preparation:
10 capsules in one strip,one strip per box.Also available as 30 capsules bottle.
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