Tincture Myrrh
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
In vitro and animal studies have demonstrated a wide range of pharmacological activity, including anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, analgesic, cytoprotective, and cytotoxic activities. Barnes 2007 Myrrh also has a wide range of herbal and traditional uses, such as for the treatment of pharyngitis, respiratory catarrh, common colds, wounds and abrasions, and mouth ulcers and gingivitis. Barnes 2007
Indications
In vitro and animal studies have demonstrated a wide range of pharmacological activity, including anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, analgesic, cytoprotective, and cytotoxic activities. Barnes 2007 Myrrh also has a wide range of herbal and traditional uses, such as for the treatment of pharyngitis, respiratory catarrh, common colds, wounds and abrasions, and mouth ulcers and gingivitis. Barnes 2007
Contraindications
Tincture Myrrh is contraindicated in conditions like Uterine bleeding, Pregnancy, Acute internal inflammation.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Tincture Myrrh include Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Sweating, Burning sensations in the throat and bowels.
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended doses or frequencies. Use myrrh for several weeks only to treat an infection and then discontinue use. Do not use myrrh during pregnancy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
1 to 2 ml (1.5 (1.5)) 8 hourly PO — It must be diluted well by adding water before consumption.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Myrrh may interact with warfarin and other coumarin derivatives, resulting in a reduction in the international normalized ratio (INR).
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.