Umcka Cold & Flu Description from Nature's Way
African Origin: UMCKA is made from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides, a South African plant used in traditional Zulu medicine to treat coughs and respirtory ailments.
Works Differently: Unlike other remedies that simply mask symptoms, UMCKA speeds recovery.
Top Seller in Europe: Doctor recommendation and high user satisfaction make P. sidoides a leading European medicine.
USES:
-Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/sinus/bronchial infections, and temporarily relieves flu symptoms: chills/fever, congestion/stuffy nose, cough, headache, hoarseness, minor aches/pains, sneezing/runny nose, sore throat.
-Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) to make coughs more productive.
Manufacturer's Directions
Chew or dissolve tablets in the mouth. Do not swallow whole. For best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms cease.
Adults & children 12 years of age and older: take 1 chewable tablet 4-5 times daily
Children 6-11 years of age: take 1 chewable tablet 2-4 times daily.
Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer
Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, and is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomitting, consult a doctor promptly.
Ask a doctor before use if new symptoms occur, symptoms worsen or do not get better within 7 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.