Cold & Flu Strike contains herbs including Echinacea, plus vitamin C and zinc to support immune system health.

Cold & Flu Strike contains Andrographis to relieve the severity of symptoms of common colds and reduce common cold duration.

Andrographis relieves the symptoms of sore throats and mild upper respiratory tract infections, including coughs.

Cold & Flu Strike contains Elderberry, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve symptoms of common colds and flu, including mild fever.

Vitamin C and zinc acts as antioxidants, reducing free radicals formed in the body.

• Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) herb extract 120mg, derived from dry herb 6g (stand. to contain andrographolides 60mg)
• Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) whole plant extract 66.7mg, derived from dry whole plant 1g
• Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) fruit juice powder 57.1mg, derived from fresh juice 2g
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 250mg
• Zinc amino acid chelate equiv. zinc 10mg

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 tablet, once or twice daily, with food, or as directed by your health professional.

Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.

Not to be used in children under 5 years for relief of mild fever.

Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, animal products, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

WARNINGS:

Andrographis may cause allergic reactions in some people. If you have a severe reaction (such as anaphylaxis) stop use and seek immediate medical attention. Andrographis may cause taste disturbance including loss of taste. If you develop any adverse symptoms, stop use and seek medical advice.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Caution with immunosuppression agents (e.g. cyclosporine) - Cold & Flu Strike may interfere with immunosuppression agents due to its immunostimulant activity.

Caution with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs - additive effects are theoretically possible as Andrographis has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation in animals. Observe for increased bruising or bleeding.

Caution with NSAIDs, penicillamine, cefalexin and tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics - zinc forms complexes with these drugs, reducing absorption of both. Separate dose by 3 hours.

Caution with aluminium-based antacids - vitamin C increases the amount of aluminium absorbed. Separate dose.

CAUTIONS:

Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Contraindicated in states of hyperacidity, especially duodenal ulcers (Andrographis).

Caution in individuals with autoimmune conditions.

Caution in individuals with bleeding disorders. Andrographis may inhibit platelet aggregation and increase the risk of bleeding.

Caution in people with conditions of iron overload, such as hemochromatosis, as vitamin C increases iron absorption.

Discontinue use one week before surgery.

Separate from mineral supplementation or coffee by 2 hours - coffee reduces zinc absorption and minerals may interfere with zinc absorption.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Side effects are rare. High doses of Andrographis can (rarely) cause gastric discomfort, anorexia and vomiting. Long-term high-dose

Andrographis has been associated with temporary loss of taste sensation.

Andrographis may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. In the case of a severe reaction (such as anaphylaxis), stop use and seek immediate medical attention.

COMPANION PRODUCTS:

Elderberry Echinacea & Olive Leaf

Mushroom 5 Complex

Probiotic 55 Billion

Zinc Forte + C