Mediherb Horsetail 1:2 500ml

MediHerb Horsetail 1:2 is a concentrated single-herb liquid extract prepared from the aerial herb of Equisetum arvense.

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to increase urinary flow and support the natural flushing of the urinary tract, this 500 mL practitioner preparation may be prescribed individually or incorporated into a professionally formulated herbal compound.

Key Benefits

• Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to increase urinary flow
• Supports natural urinary tract flushing
• May be selected as an adjunct for temporary minor urinary complaints
• Concentrated liquid format for individualised practitioner prescribing
• Can be combined with compatible urinary-support herbs where professionally appropriate

European monograph guidance supports Horsetail for increasing urine production to assist urinary tract flushing in minor urinary complaints. This traditional use is not equivalent to strong clinical evidence.

Dosage

Adults: Take 15–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Important: This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 15–40 mL per day. Always confirm the prescribed amount against the current Australian product label before use.

Ingredients

Contains: Ethanol 23% v/v.

Dietary Information

• No added gluten or dairy
• Vegan-friendly

Warnings and Precautions

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Do not use Horsetail for urinary flushing if your doctor has advised you to restrict fluid intake.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have severe heart disease, significant kidney disease, heart failure, kidney failure, medically managed fluid retention or another condition requiring restricted fluids. European monograph guidance contraindicates urinary-flushing use where reduced fluid intake is required.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you take prescribed diuretics or medicines used to manage heart, kidney, fluid-balance or blood-pressure conditions. Do not alter prescribed medicines or fluid instructions independently.

Maintain appropriate fluid intake during use unless medically advised otherwise.

Do not use Horsetail as a substitute for urine testing, antibiotics or medical assessment of a suspected urinary tract infection.

Healthdirect advises seeing a doctor promptly for UTI symptoms because bacterial infections may require antibiotics. Fever, lower-back or side pain, nausea and vomiting may indicate kidney involvement.

Seek medical advice for burning or painful urination, urinary spasms, fever, worsening symptoms or blood in the urine. Visible or test-detected blood in the urine should be medically assessed because it can have several possible causes, including infection, stones and kidney or urinary tract conditions.

Seek urgent medical assessment for severe back or side pain, repeated vomiting, high fever, chills, confusion, difficulty passing urine or a sudden major reduction in urine output.

Allergy Information

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Horsetail or another ingredient in the preparation.

Allergic reactions, including rash and facial swelling, have occasionally been reported with Horsetail preparations. Stop use and seek medical assistance if facial swelling, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another significant reaction develops.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended unless specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner, as adequate safety information is unavailable.

Children

This page provides an adult dosage only. Do not give this practitioner extract to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Other Precautions

Possible adverse effects include mild digestive discomfort and allergic reactions.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.