echinacea purpurea · Medicine question

Is it safe if I have asthma or eczema?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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The selected product is contraindicated in people prone to allergic conditions, including asthma, eczema or hives, because severe allergic reactions can occur.

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Care Echinacea Cold & Flu Relief Tablets / EchinEeze Echinacea Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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