Treatment and prophylaxis of nausea and emesis in cases of motion sickness and pregnancy . Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Dosage
One to two capsules 2-4 times a day for the treament of nausea and vomiting.
For the treatment of motion sickness one – two capsules half to one hour before the trip is used in adults and children older than 6 years of age.
Contraindication
The use of ginger is contraindicated in patients with gallstones. A daily dose of 2g of dried ginger should not be exceeded in pregnancy . Proceed with caution in cases of peptic ulceration or other gastric diseases.
Interactions:
Ginger may increase the absorption of pharmaceutical drugs. Ginger may increase warfarin or aspirin induced hemorrhage.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
No adverse effects are reported so far.
Side effects
Interactions :Ginger may increase the absorption of pharmaceutical drugs. Ginger may increase warfarin or aspirin induced haemorrhage.
Side effects :Ginger at higher doses may show an anticoagulant action and an increase in gastric secretary activity leading to heart burn . Ginger may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Ingredients
The active ingredients of zintoma are :
Alkaloids (eg : gentialutine , gentianine) ,Glycosides ( anaroswerin , amaropanin )
Volatile oils ( bisabolene , zingiberene , gingerols , zingiberole ) .