Plantago major – What are the indications, contraindications, drug interactions?
January 2, 2021 7:24 amPlantago major (plantain) is a demulcent.
Indications:
- Dry cough
- Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
- Gastritis, hyperchlorhydria, peptic ulCer disease, GERD
- Interstitial cystitis
Contraindications:
- Wet cough
Interactions:
- Polysaccharides can decrease absorption of all drugs and should not be taken simultaneously (especially with cardiac glycosides, diuretics, antiarrhythmics, corticosteroids, etc.)
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