Products
Film-coated tablets containing nasturtium herb powder and horseradish root powder Angocin was approved in many countries in 2018. Additional dietary supplements went on sale in the fall. In Germany, Angocin has been available since 1958.
Medicinal drugs and ingredients
Capuchin cress herb (Tropaeoli majus herbae pulvis) and horseradish root (Armoraciae radicis pulvis) contain mustard oil glycosides (glucosinolates). These are prodrugs that are metabolized in the intestine to mustard oils (isothiocyanates) by the plant enzyme myrosinase, which is also present.
Effects
The ingredients exert antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fields of application
- To improve symptoms of acute inflammation of the bronchi and sinuses.
- In female adults with complaints of urinary tract infections (cystitis).
Dosage
According to the professional information. The tablets are taken between three to five times a day, unchewed with sufficient liquid after meals.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Acute stomach and intestinal ulcers
- Acute inflammation of the kidneys
- Pregnancy
Full precautions can be found in the drug label.
Interactions
Capuchin cress powder contains vitamin K1. Drug interactions with vitamin K antagonists are possible.
Adverse effects
The most common possible adverse effects include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, upper abdominal pressure, diarrhea, flatulence, or heartburn. Occasionally, allergic reactions and hypersensitivity skin reactions have been reported.