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IMMUNOPLEX ET^®

Alternative to antiretroviral therapy

Improving access to medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS presents a challenge for all countries and an even greater challenge for the developing nations. By the end of 2002, UNAIDS estimated that the total number of people living with HIV/AIDS stood at 42 million including 5 million new infections. In the same year, an estimated 3.1 million people died of the disease. Over 95% of the people infected live in developing countries. The high price of many of the HIV-related medicines offered by common suppliers especially antiretroviral medicines is one of the main barriers of their availability in developing countries. Traditional medicines are being used empirically in many countries for the treatment of AIDS. Evaluation of these treatments in persons infected with HIV is a new challenge, especially since 5-6 million people are estimated to be infected, and all possible resources must be made available for the benefit of the affected populations.

Composition:
Each caplet contains;

 
Pharmacological Actions:

Allium sativum : Garlic contains allicin, alliin, S-methyl-L-cystine sulfoxide, protein, trace minerals including selinium, vitamins, glucosinolates and enzymes. Garlic is a good natural supplement for immunoenhancement and anti-microbial properties.

Andrographis paniculata : WHO has recently been reported that 11 of 27 medicinal herbs used in Chinese traditional medicines showed in vitro inhibitory activity against HIV. Andrographis paniculata, containing andrographolide is one of the potent plant for HIV. Andrographolide, an active principle which is a bitter diterpene lactone, is isolated from leaves of the plant.

Curcuma longa : Tumeric contains antioxidant properties and it can prevent cell damage in HIV infected patients. It also enhance the cellular immunity.

Emblica officinale : Amla is the richest natural source of vitamin C. Amla contains phyllemblin which is good for enhancing immunity and gut absorption.

Glycine soja : The soybean is packed with valuable nutrients. It is one of the few plant foods that comes close to providing all the essential amino acids in the proper amounts. The real benefits of soy are having many phytonutrients that enhance immune function.

Glycyrrhiza glabra : Licorice can enhance mucous secretion from the gastric mucosa by its flavonoids, reduce inflammation and increase the T-cell production. Licorice contains glycyrrhizin which can inhibit the growth of HIV-1.

Momordica charantia : It has been recently reported that bitter gourd contains a & b-momorcharin which inhibit the growth of HIV-1. Other compound MAP 30 can also inhibit HIV in three different phases.

Morinda citrifolia : The main active principle of Noni fruit is proxeronine which converts into xeronine to influence the biochemical process of the body. Xeronine also acts as immunoenhancement properties.

Panax ginseng : Ginseng contains saponin glycosides or ginsenosides, most of them can stimulate the hypothalamus to release corticotrophin, which in turn acts on the pituitary gland to release ACTH, which acts on adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids. Some types of ginsenosides have adaptogenic effects, to maintain the body within physiological limits. Ginseng is also good for immunomodulation, chronic fatigue syndrome and promote anabolic effects for HIV/AIDS patients.

Zingiber officinale : The pharmacologically active compounds of Ginger are Gingerol, Zingeroe and Shogaol which possess antiemetic action, antispasmodic action and prompt relief of respiratory tract infection by its antiviral action.

Actions:

1. Antiviral
2. Immunoenhancement
3. Prevent secondary infection
4. Nutritional supplement

Indications:
Immunodeficient patients.

Side Effects:
Allergy and mild gastrointestinal symptoms.

Dosage:

1. Normal healthy person should be administered
   one caplet two times daily after meal.

2. Subjects who have weight-loss or are febrile
   should be administered two caplets two times
   daily after meal.
3. Subjects with HIV(+) with no signs and
   symptoms and those with CD4 count over 300
   cells/µl should be given three caplets two times
   daily after meal.
4. Subjects with AIDS should be administered five
   caplets two times daily after meal.
    

Preparation:
10 caplets in one strip. Three strips in one box.

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