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An ideal choice for chronic amoebic dysentery. |
Composition
Each 5ml contains
| Kurchi (Holarrhena antidysenterica) |
55 mg |
| Bilwa (Agel mermelos) |
30 mg |
| Darimba twak (Punica granatum) |
30 mg |
| Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) |
20 mg |
| Jaiphal (Myristica fragrance) |
2 mg |
Phytochemistry
Main chemical components of Agel mermelos are marmelosin, alloimperatorin, marmelide, tannic acid, marmin, fatty acids and beta-sitosterol¹. The principle ingredient of Holerrhina antidysenterica is antidysentericine and other alkaloids². Main constitutes of Punica granatum are punicalagin, ellagic acid, luteolin, quercetin, and EA-glycosides³. Principle ingredients of Myristica fragrance are trpinen-4-ol, Pinene, Sabinene, Cineole, Camphene, Myristicin. Zingiber officinale is composed of Zingiberene (A & B), Zingiberol, Diarylhepatanoids 4.
Clinical Pharmacology
Amproz syrup exhibits powerful anti amoebic actions (clinical cure rate -
77% patient shows complete elimination of E. histolytica) 5 and ensures immediate resolution of symptoms in cases of amoebic dysentery and in chronic intestinal amoebiasis. The potent anti-spasmodic action decrease intestinal motility
and its astringent property exerts powerful anti secretory action. Amproz syrup restores normal intestinal flora along with facilitates proper digestion & absorption.
Indications
Amoebic dysentery, chronic intestinal amoebiasis.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Adverse Effects
Not found in therapeutic dosages.
Special Precautions
None.
Dosage
Adult: 2teaspoonful twice daily
Children: 1 teaspoonful twice daily
Or as directed by the physician
Presentation
60 ml in pet bottle.
References
| 1 |
Kamalakkanna, J. Ethanopharmacology, 2003, Aug;87 (2-3) 207-210) |
2
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Kumar A, Ali M, Fitoterapia. 2000 Apr, 71 (2): 101-4 |
| 3 |
Das, A.K. et.al., Phytotherapy Research 2001 Nov; 15 (7): 628-629) |
| 4 |
Peena, S.C., Mederios, M.V. Phytomedicine 2003; 10(5):381-385 |
