Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(5): 194-197 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.047
Over-the-counter immunostimulants
- Lékárna Aspasia, Milevsko
This article deals with over-the-counter immunostimulants used for prevention of respiratory diseases. The most used immunostimulants
are products containing echinacea, oyster mushroom and beta-glucans. Importance of an ascorbic acid and probiotics
in the prevention of respiratory infection is often discussed question. Current market offers only few immunostimulant drugs and
a lot of immunostimulant food supplements. The role of a pharmacist is to select an appropriate product with special regard to
pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Keywords: immunostimulants, respiratory tract infection, echinacea, beta-glukans, ascorbic acid, zinc, probiotics
Published: October 1, 2016 Show citation
