Elderberry Cough Syrup for Kids

Medicinal Ingredients: (per tsp, 5ml):

Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina, bark) 0.666 ml (1:2, QCE 333 mg) Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis, root) 0.5 ml (1:1.85 fresh, QCE 270 mg or 1:4 dry, QCE 125 mg) Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, herb top and root) 0.3 ml (1:1, QCE 300 mg) Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis or Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra – berry juice concentrate) 0.2 ml (4.22:1, QCE 844 mg) Catnip (Nepeta cataria, herb top) 0.2 ml (1:4, QCE 50 mg) Anise (Pimpinella anisum, seed) 0.2 ml (1:4, QCE 50 mg) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris, leaf) 0.2 ml (1:4, QCE 50 mg)

Non-medicinal ingredients:

Honey

Distilled water

Certified Organic alcohol

Certified Organic Vegetable glycerine

Lemon peel essential oil (Citrus limon)

Cinnamon bark essential oil (Cinnamomum verum)

Dairy, egg, artificial preservatives, colours, artificial sweeteners, yeast, wheat, corn, or gluten. Vegan.

Children and adolescents (10 - 13 years): 3 tsp (15 ml or 1 tbsp.)

Children (5-9 years): 1.5 tsp (7.5 ml or ½ 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.

Duration of Use

Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks.

Cautions and Warnings

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.

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. Rare cases of severe allergic reactions have been known to occur; use caution if you are allergic to plants of the Daisy family.

Store at room temperature. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.