Blackmores Sinus and Hayfever formerly Horseradish Garlix + C 50 Tablets
A specially formulated combination of four therapeutic ingredients: horseradish, garlic, fenugreek and vitamin C, traditionally used to provide relief for sinusitis, hayfever and nasal congestion
Features and benefits
- Contains horseradish, a nasal and bronchial dilator of benefit in the relief of nasal congestion
- Helps to relieve the symptoms of hayfever
- Helps to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis by clearing the sinuses and reducing mucous congestion
- Contains vitamin C which may reduce the duration of colds
How it works
Mustard oils, the pungent compounds found in horseradish, are thought to be the constituents which give it its traditionally recognised decongestant effect. Horseradish has been found to have antibiotic properties and clears the respiratory passages.
Garlic has traditionally been used for the relief of respiratory catarrh, recurrent colds, and flu. Garlic has been shown to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiprotozoal and antiparasitic properties.
Garlix®, contains both alliin and allinase and exhibits a standardised allicin-releasing potential equivalent to 1.4 mg of allicin per tablet (allicin is one of the sulphur-containing compounds responsible for the antimicrobial action of garlic).
Fenugreek acts as a demulcent which helps to soothe inflamed mucous membranes. Vitamin C is important in immunity as it is involved in the function of white blood cells and antibodies. It is therefore beneficial in dealing with mild respiratory tract infections.
Dosage
Adults – Take 1 to 2 tablets twice a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. For more severe congestion take 2 tablets 3 times a day with meals.
Children under 12 years - We recommend Blackmores Odourless Garlic tablets.
Contraindications and cautions
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional
- Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones). Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi. .
- Consult your healthcare professional before use if taking warfarin. Garlic may increase the risk of bleeding with this medication.
- Discontinue use at least 2 weeks before surgery. Garlic may increase the risk of bleeding associated with surgery.
- May occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms.
Active ingredients per tablet
| Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish) extract equiv. to dry root |
600 mg |
Allium sativum (Garlic) freeze-dried powder equiv. to fresh bulb 400 mg
(standardised to contain alliin 3.3 mg) |
134 mg |
| Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) extract equiv. to dry seed |
100 mg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) |
250 mg |
Physical description
A cream with pink tinge, medium oval shaped tablet with opaque coating.
