T h e r a p e u t i c I n d e x 246 Bacterial infections of skin: • Furuncles, carbuncles, and boils • Paronychia Dermatitis: • Infective • Allergic Systemic mycoses: • Ringworm • Candidiasis Parasitic infections of skin: • Scabies • Pediculosis Papulosquamous disorders: • Psoriasis Dosage Capsule: 2 capsules twice daily. Syrup: Children: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) twice daily. Adults: 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) twice daily. Adverse Effects No adverse effects have been reported. Contraindications No known contraindications. Drug Interactions No clinically significant drug interactions have been reported. Presentation Syrup: Pilfer-proof bottle of 120 mL. Tablet: Sealed pack of 60 tablets. Pharmacological Actions of Principal Ingredients 1. Antimicrobial action: Curcuma longa, Azadirachta indica, Embelia ribes, Andrographis paniculata, and Tinospora cordifolia have remarkable antimicrobial activity against common bacteria. Curcuma longa and Azadirachta indica have antiviral property. 2. Anti-allergic action: Curcuma longa significantly inhibits OVA-induced allergy that extends anti-allergic action. Tinospora cordifolia also has potent anti-allergic activity. Talekt® (syrup, tablet)
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