<p>ArmaForce® For Juniors provides vitamins A and C as well as zinc, for normal healthy immune system function. Vitamin C supplementation helps to reduce the severity of symptoms and duration of the common cold. Vitamin A maintains healthy mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. It also contains elderberry which is traditionally used in western herbal medicine (WHM) as an expectorant and for the symptomatic relief of colds. Plus echinacea traditionally used in WHM to help relieve the symptoms associated with mild upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold.</p>

<p>Delicious watermelon and berry flavoured powder. Easy, flexible dosing provides immune support for all ages from two and up.</p>

• Echinacea purpurea (echinacea) root 250 mg (equiv. to dry 1.5 g, equiv. to cichoric acid 1.5 mg, equiv. to alkylamides 7.4 micrograms)
• Sambucus nigra (black elder) fruit 10 mg equiv. to dry 500 mg (equiv. to anthocyanidins calculated as cyanidin chloride 600 micrograms)
• Sambucus nigra (black elder) flower 333.4 mg (equiv. to dry 2 g)
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 400 mg
• Quercetin dihydrate 200 mg
• Zinc (as amino acid chelate) 5 mg
• Retinol acetate 176.9 micrograms (equiv. vitamin A 150 micrograms retinol equivalents)

Mix powder in 100 mL of water or juice and consume immediately. Take as recommended or as professionally prescribed.

Children 2-9 years: Give 2.5 g (1/2 scoop) once a day.

Children 10-12 years: Give 5 g (1 scoop) once a day.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Echinacea may cause allergic reactions in some people.

If you have a severe reaction (such as anaphylaxis) stop use and seek immediate medical attention. Use only under adult supervision.

Not recommended for children under 2 years without medical advice.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.

If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate.

Contains max. 2.5g xylitol, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.

Contains sugars, ethanol, sulfites and soya bean products.

If you have any pre-existing conditions, are on any medications, always talk to your health professional before use.

Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional.

Avoid combination -

Echinacea: Etoposide - Other antineoplastic agents

Probable etoposide interaction with Echinacea.

Vitamin A: Acitretin - Acne, keratolytics and cleansers

TGA Online Product Information: Acitretin

Vitamin A: Isotretinoin - Acne, keratolytics and cleansers

TGA Online Product Information: Isotretinoin

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.

Quercetin: Cyclosporin

Effect of quercetin on the pharmacokinetics of oral cyclosporine

Quercetin: Midazolam

Effect of quercetin on CYP3A activity in Chinese healthy participants.

Quercetin: Talinolol

Effect of single-dose and short-term administration of quercetin on the pharmacokinetics of talinolol in humans - Implications for the evaluation of transporter-mediated flavonoid-drug interactions.

Vitamin C: Indinavir - Antiviral agents

Effect of high-dose vitamin C on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of the protease inhibitor indinavir in healthy volunteers.

Vitamin C: Propranolol - Beta-adrenergic blocking agents

Influence of vitamin C on the absorption and first pass metabolism of propranolol.

Vitamin C: Warfarin - Anticoagulants, antithrombotics

Possible warfarin resistance due to interaction with ascorbic acid: Case report and literature review

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.

Inconclusive -

Elderflower: Morphine - Narcotic Analgesics

Interaction of Sambucus nigra Flower and Berry Decoctions with the Actions of Centrally Acting Drugs in Rats

Elderflower: Pentobarbitone

Interaction of Sambucus nigra Flower and Berry Decoctions with the Actions of Centrally Acting Drugs in Rats