Blackmores Immuno ShieldTM

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Blackmores Immuno Shield combines botanical medicines and nutrients for the optimal support of healthy immune function. Features and benefits * Supports healthy immune and mucous membrane function * Supports the body's natural resistance * Supports antioxidant defences against free radicals How it works Blackmores Immuno Shieldﾙ contains the herbs echinacea, andrographis and garlic for the optimal support of healthy immune function. Along with vitamin C and zinc, these herbs support a wide range of the body's immune cells, including those responsible for maintaining resistance. Betacarotene is converted in the body into vitamin A, which supports the healthy functioning of the mucous membranes, including those of the nose, throat and airways. Dosage Adults - Preventative Dose: Take 1 tablet daily with main meal. Treatment Dose: Take 1 tablet 3 times per day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. Children - For children over 2 and under 12 years we recommend Blackmores Echinacea Liquid. Cautions * If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. * Discontinue at least 2 weeks prior to surgery (garlic may increase the risk of bleeding associated with surgery) Side Effects May occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms at treatment dosage. Active Ingredients Per Tablet Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) extract equiv. to dry root and rhizome 600mg Echinacea angustifolia (Echinacea) extract equiv. to dry root 600mg Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) extract equiv. to dry leaf (standardized to contain andrographolides 25mg) 1g (1000mg) Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 500mg Allium sativum (Garlic) deodorized freeze-dried powder equiv. to fresh bulb (standardized to contain alliin 1.3mg) 500mg 166.7mg Natural Beta-carotene 3mg Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) (from calcium pantothenate 55mg) 50.3mg d-alpha Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E 100IU) 82.6mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 25mg Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 5mg) 25mg Medicine interactions * Vitamin C may increase the absorption of aluminium if administered within 2 hours of aluminium containing preparations. * Garlic and Vitamin E many increase the risk of bleeding with aspirin. * Zinc may decrease the absorption of tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics.