Sinus Forte combines the herbs Eyebright, Golden Rod, Echinacea purpurearoot, Golden Seal and Cayenne. These five powerful herbs contribute iridoid glycosides (especially aucubin), saponins, flavonoids, diterpenoid lactones, caffeic acid derivatives (especially cichoric acid), alkylamides, alkaloids (especially hydrastine and berberine), pungent principles (particularly capsaicin), carotenoids and other compounds. These herbs and the compounds within them work together to: Feature maintain healthy and normal mucus secretion in nasal passages support a healthy response to environmental stresses support healthy mucous membranes (particularly of the nose and sinus) assist in maintaining healthy breathing passages to support free and clear breathing encourage a healthy environment to help maintain normal respiratory flora maintain normal respiratory tract function support outer ocular health* Ingredients: Each tablet contains: Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright) extract 1.3 mL derived from herb dry 650 mg Solidago virgaurea (Golden Rod) extract 1.3 mL derived from herb dry 650 mg Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) extract 740 microlitre derived from root dry 370 mg Hydrastis canadensis (Golden Seal) extract 375 microlitre derived from root rhizome dry 125 mg Capsicum annuum (Cayenne) extract 30 microlitre derived from fruit dry 10 mg Calcium phosphate dibasic, Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium stearate, Maltodextrin, SilicaSodium starch glycolate. No added: Gluten, soya bean, milk, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacea, egg, sesame seeds, artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours.Suitable for vegans and vegetarians Dose: Adult takes 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily Children 6-12 years: 1 tablet 1 to 2 times daily. Warning: Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice Use caution during pregnancy The risk of allergic reaction to Echinacea is very small, especially if preparations of the root are used since these are free of pollens. Echinacea is contraindicated for long-term use in patients taking immunosuppressant medication (e.g. transplant patients) - short-term therapy only is suggested in this instance. Caution is advised in patients receiving midazolam by injection Caution in those taking theophylline as Cayenne may increase its absorption and bioavailability Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice.
