ArmaForce ® Cough Relief contains thyme and elecampane, traditionally used in western herbal medicine (WHM) as expectorants. Elecampane helps in the symptomatic relief of mild bronchial coughs. Marshmallow is traditionally used in WHM to relieve throat irritation and relieve dry unproductive cough. Zinc helps to maintain healthy immune function. The great tasting formula is flavoured with honey and manuka honey.

• Echinacea purpurea (echinacea) root 250 mg (equiv. to cichoric acid 458.25 micrograms, equiv. to alkylamides 230 micrograms)
• Hedera helix (ivy leaf) leaf 57 mg (equiv. to hederacoside C 1.14 mg)
• Althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root 750 mg
• Inula helenium (elecampane) root 375 mg
• Thymus vulgaris (thyme) leaf 250 mg
• Verbascum thapsus (mullein) leaf 250 mg
• Zinc (as gluconate) 1.25 mg

Shake well before use.

Adults - Take 10mL three times a day, or as professionally prescribed.

Children (12 - 14 years) - Take 5mL three times a day, or as professionally prescribed.

Children (15 - 17 years) - Take 10mL three times a day, or as professionally prescribed.

Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Contains potassium sorbate and honey.

Interactions - Ingredients: Drug Class

Avoid combination

Echinacea: Etoposide - Other antineoplastic agents

Probable etoposide interaction with Echinacea.

Zinc: Demeclocycline - Tetracyclines

Interactions with the absorption of tetracyclines.

Zinc: Minocycline - Tetracyclines

Interactions with the absorption of tetracyclines.

Zinc: Norfloxacin - Quinolones

Norfloxacin interaction with antacids and minerals.

Zinc: Tetracycline - Tetracyclines

Effect of zinc sulphate on the absorption of tetracycline and doxycycline in man.

Caution -

Echinacea: CYP3A4 substrates

Analysis of the Inhibitory Potential of Ginkgo biloba, Echinacea purpurea and Serenoa repens on the Metabolic Activity of Cytochrome P450 3A4, 2D6 and 2C9

In vivo assessment of botanical supplementation on human cytochrome P450 phenotypes: Citrus aurantium, Echinacea purpurea, milk thistle, and saw palmetto

Echinacea: Caffeine - CYP1A2 substrates

In vivo assessment of botanical supplementation on human cytochrome P450 phenotypes: Citrus aurantium, Echinacea purpurea, milk thistle, and saw palmetto

The effect of echinacea (Echinacea purpurea root) on cytochrome P450 activity in vivo

Echinacea: Midazolam - Sedatives, hypnotics

The effect of echinacea (Echinacea purpurea root) on cytochrome P450 activity in vivo.

In vivo assessment of botanical supplementation on human cytochrome P450 phenotypes: Citrus aurantium, Echinacea purpurea, milk thistle, and saw palmetto

Echinacea: Tolbutamide - Hypoglycaemic agents

The effect of echinacea (Echinacea purpurea root) on cytochrome P450 activity in vivo

Echinacea: Warfarin - Anticoagulants, antithrombotics

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions of echinacea and policosanol with warfarin in healthy subjects.

Elecampane: CYP3A4 substrates

Mechanism-based inhibition of Alantolactone on human cytochrome P450 3A4 in vitro and activity of hepatic cytochrome P450 in mice.

Zinc: Cephalexin - Cephalosporins

The Effect of Staggered Administration of Zinc Sulfate on the Pharmacokinetics of Oral Cephalexin

Zinc: Penicillamine - Antirheumatoid agents

Treatment of Wilson's disease with zinc: XI. Interaction with other anticopper agents.

Controlled trial of D-penicillamine in rheumatoid arthritis. Dose effect and the role of zinc.