Description

Icterene is an inorganic chemical compound of Tamarix dioica and is an effective treatment for jaundice, infective haemolytic or toxic. It has also been found clinically useful in Jaundice Neonatarum.

Indications

Besides its specific use in jaundice, Icterene has also been successfully employed in oliguria or where diuresis is required. In mild infective febrile states Icterene acts as diaphoretic and lowers down the body temperature.

Directions

Usually for adults two tablets three times a day in between meals for three days are enough to effect a clinical relief of jaundice. In severe cases, eight tablets in twenty-four hours' duration can be given in divided doses without any harm. In case a satisfactory response is not obtained, a further course for three days more be given to the patient with the usual dosage. Plenty of drinks, glucose water and fruit juices, should be taken. Meat and fats be avoided totally.

Presentation

30 tablets blister packing.