Thompson's Echinacea Complex, sold for many years as Triplex, is a herbal oral liquid built on three species of echinacea rather than one. Two are root extracts of Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida, and the third is Echinacea purpurea, present twice over as a standardised root extract and as an extract of the flowering herb top, which brings a different balance of plant constituents to the bottle. It comes as a 200 mL liquid, which suits anyone who finds tablets and capsules difficult to swallow, and it is taken diluted in a little water or juice.Product Strengths Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support healthy immune system function. Helps reduce the duration of the common cold. Helps relieve the severity of common cold symptoms. Relieves the symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections. Helps relieve cough and a runny nose. Three echinacea species in one formula, with Echinacea purpurea drawn from both root and flowering herb top. The Echinacea purpurea root extract is standardised to contain 2.4 mg of alkylamides per 5 mL. Liquid format for anyone who struggles with tablets or capsules. Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Pack states no added gluten, lactose, nuts, shellfish, dairy, egg, fish, sesame seeds or soya beans. Suitable For / Not Suitable ForSuitable for: Vegans and vegetarians; Adults taking it for its traditional use in Western herbal medicine to support healthy immune system function.Not suitable for: Anyone with an allergy to the listed ingredients; Children and those avoiding alcohol (contains alcohol).Ingredients Each 5 mL contains Amount Echinacea angustifolia (Echinacea) extract dry conc. (equiv. dry root 250 mg) 62.5 mg Echinacea pallida (Echinacea) extract liquid (equiv. dry root 250 mg) 500 microlitre Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) extract liquid standardised (equiv. dry root min. 1.2 g), std. to contain alkylamides 2.4 mg 2.4 mL Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) extract dry conc. (equiv. dry flowering herb top 2 g) 400 mg Excipients: ethanol, glycerol, maltodextrin, purified water and spearmint oil.Suggested UseAdults: take 5 mL twice daily in a small quantity of water or juice, or as professionally prescribed. Shake well before use. Confirm serving and directions from product label.AllergensMade without added gluten, lactose, nuts, shellfish, dairy, egg, fish, sesame seeds or soya beans, and without artificial colours or artificial flavouring. The formula is vegetarian and vegan friendly. Contains alcohol 38.6% v/v, so it is not suitable for anyone avoiding alcohol. Always review label for full list of ingredients.WarningsNot to be used in children under 2 years of age without medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Contains alcohol 38.6% v/v. Do not use if bottle or cap seal is missing or broken.StorageStore below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children.TGA ListingListed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 385863. Listed medicines carry an AUST L number and are assessed by the TGA for quality and safety, not for efficacy.DisclaimerAlways read the label and follow the directions for use. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Not to be used in children under 2 years of age without medical advice. Contains alcohol 38.6% v/v.
