If you forget to take Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus:

If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need further advice.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

Like all medicines this product can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them.

If any of the following or other side effects occur, including allergic reactions, stop taking this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist:

•    allergic reactions e.g. rash, hives, swelling of the skin due to fluid, swelling of the facial area (Quincke's oedema)

•    shrinking of the airways in the lungs (bronchospasm)

•    asthma and life-threatening reactions (anaphylactic shock).

Association with autoimmune diseases have been reported such as inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, painful lumps on the shins, low blood platelet count, destruction of blood cells by antibodies (Evans Syndrome), dryness of the mouth and eyes with renal tubular dysfunction (Sjorgen syndrome).

A decrease in the number of white blood cells (Leucopenia) may occur in long-term use (more than 8 weeks).

Making medicines safer:

Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5.    HOW TO STORE POTTER'S ELIXIR OF ECHINACEA PLUS:

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus after the expiry date. The expiry date is printed on the label and base of the carton. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.

Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal.

6.    FURTHER INFORMATION:

Each 5ml of oral liguid contains:

0.64 ml Liguid Extract Echinacea angustiMa (Echinacea angustiMa (D.C.)) (1:1) (eguivalent to 0.64 gm Echinacea angustiMa Root) Extraction solvent: Ethanol 45% v/v.

0.175 ml Liguid Extract Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria R.Br.) (1:1) (eguivalent to 0.175 gm Wild Indigo Root)

Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.

0.16 ml Liquid Extract Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis L.) (1:1) (equivalent to 0.16 gm Fumitory herb)

Extraction solvent: Water.

This product also contains:

Ethanol, Star Anise Oil, Coriander Oil, Lemon Oil, Orange Oil, Elixir Saccharin (saccharin sodium, water, 90% ethanol), Colour Solution (caramel, glycerin, 90% ethanol, water), Glycerin, Fluid Extract Glycyrrhizae Special (water, glucose liquid, caramel, 90% ethanol, liquorice liquid extract, sorbitol), Syrup (sucrose), Water.

Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus is a dark brown liquid and is available in a 135 ml bottle. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer:

Potters, Wigan WN5 0JZ

Traditional Herbal Registration number:

THR 44893/0007

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

ELIXIR OF ECHINACEA PLUS

WITH EXTRACTS OF ECHINACEA

(Echinacea angustifolia), WILD INDIGO & FUMITORY

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus carefully to get the best results from it.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 10 days.

•    If you experience any of the side effects listed in the leaflet, or if you notice any other side effects, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

IN THIS LEAFLET:

1.    What Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus

is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus

3.    How to take Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus

6.    Further information

1.    WHAT POTTER'S ELIXIR OF ECHINACEA PLUS IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR:

Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold and flu type infections and minor skin conditions, based on traditional use only. Containing extracts of Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia), Wild Indigo and Fumitory.

For full details, see Section 6.

2.    BEFORE YOU TAKE POTTER'S ELIXIR OF ECHINACEA PLUS:

Do not take Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus:

•    if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or other plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family e.g. daisy, artichokes or marigolds

•    if you suffer from freguent allergic reactions such as hives, eczema, asthma; tuberculosis; sarcoidosis; auto immune diseases e.g. collagenosis, multiple sclerosis; conditions which decrease your resistance to infection e.g. HIV infection or AIDS; white blood cell disorders e.g. agranulocytosis, leukemia

•    if you are on therapy to reduce natural response to infection e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, history of organ or bone marrow transplant

•    if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

•    if you are under 12 years of age

•    if you are taking medicines known to interact with alcohol e.g. metronidazole or immunosuppressant medications such as ciclosporin and methotrexate.

Consult your doctor:

•    if there is a family history of allergic reactions.

Taking other medicines:

Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

You should not use Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so.

Driving and using machines:

This product contains Ethanol (alcohol) and therefore it is advised that you do not take this medicine if you are going to drive or use machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients in Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus:

This product contains Sucrose (syrup), Glucose and Sorbitol.

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

This product also contains 19% v/v Ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 760 mg per dose, eguivalent to 19 ml beer and 7.9 ml wine per dose. It may be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism and high-risk groups such as pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and patients with liver disease or epilepsy.

3. HOW TO TAKE POTTER'S ELIXIR OF ECHINACEA PLUS:

It is important that you follow these instructions carefully.

Shake bottle well before use.

Start at first signs of common cold.

For oral use.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:

One 5 ml teaspoonful three times a day.

The use in children under 12 years is not recommended.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not use this product for more than 10 days.

If your condition worsens, symptoms persist for longer than 10 days or you get a high fever, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take too much Potter's Elixir of Echinacea Plus:

Stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.