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International Nonproprietary Name (Active Ingredient): comb. drug Clinical-Pharmacological Group: Biologically Active Supplements Immunology → Immunomodulators Manufacturer: Walmark Country of Manufacture: Czech Republic Dosage Form: Tablet #30 Dispensing Status: Group III (Over-the-counter) 1 Tablet Contains: Beta Glucan - 200 mg., Bioflavonoids - 25 mg., Vitamin C - 25 mg., Zinc - 7.5 mg. Pharmacological Action: Strengthens the immune system, alleviates and reduces symptoms of colds and flu, shortens the convalescence period, helps maintain general physical tone, increases body resistance. Pharmacological Properties: Beta Glucan is a natural polysaccharide derived from yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Beta Glucan activates macrophages, which activate the main links of the immune system. Beta Glucan can enhance the normal immune response, increase the concentration of secretory immunoglobulin A on mucous membranes; has anti-infective and anti-tumor action, has a radioprotective effect; Bioflavonoids are a group of water-soluble substances of plant origin. They improve blood circulation in organs and tissues, increase the penetration and activity of Vitamin C in them. Vitamin C increases the body's resistance to adverse environmental factors, stress, viral and bacterial infections. Vitamin C ensures the functioning of some links of the immune system; antimicrobial defense, activation of NK cells, lymphocyte proliferation, chemotaxis, delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions. Zinc is part of a number of important enzymes. Zinc is a coenzyme for over 200 enzymes in the human body, essential for the formation of erythrocytes and blood cells. Zinc deficiency in the body leads to immune system deficiency - due to incomplete activity of phagocytes and "natural killers" (NK); the body's resistance to oxidative stress decreases. Zinc increases thymulin secretion and activates cellular immunity. It suppresses rhinovirus replication. Indications: *Recommended during high probability of flu epidemics and colds *Frequent exacerbations of chronic diseases *Physical and mental fatigue *Pre- and post-chemotherapy and radiation therapy periods. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to individual components. Dosage: 1 tablet per day, regardless of meals. Dosage Form: Tablet #30, dietary supplement Pharmacy Dispensing: Over-the-counter.