Elderberry Cough Syrup - Kids

Medicinal Ingredients: Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina, bark), Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis, root), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, herb top and root), Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis or Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra - berry juice concentrate), Catnip (Nepeta cataria, herb top), Anise (Pimpinella anisum, seed), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris leaf)

Non-medicinal Ingredients: Distilled water, organic honey, organic alcohol, organic vegetable glycerine, organic lemon peel essential oil (citrus limon), organic cinnamon bark essential oil (cinnamomum verum).

Children and adolescents (10-13 years): 3 tsp (15 ml or 1 tbsp; Children (5-9 years): 1.5 tsp (7.5ml or 1/2 tbsp); Children (2-4 years): 1 tsp (5 ml). All doses should be taken 3 times daily a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks.

Caution: Consult a health care practitioner before use: if you are breastfeeding; if you have an autoimmune disorder or are taking immunosuppressants; if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and/or HIV infection. Consult a health care practitioner if cough worsens, persists for more than 7 days, or is accompanied by a high fever. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms reoccur or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store at room temperature.

Contraindications: do not use: if you are pregnant; if you are allergic to plants of the Apiaceae family.

Known adverse reactions: Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) can occur, in which case, discontinue use. Discontinue use in case of gastrointestinal upsets, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Diuretic effect may occur.