Eyebright (augentrostkraut, Euphrasia officinalis, ocularia)
Classes: Ear, Eye, Nose & Throat, Herbals
Suggested dosing of Augentrostkraut, Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright)
Topical
Rinse eyes with a 2% solution TID/QId
Oral
PO: 2 caps BID/TID (cap sizes vary)
Tincture: (1:5 in 45% alcohol) 2-6 mL TId
Liquid Extract: (1:1 in 25% alcohol) 2-4 mL TId
Administration
PO: take with water at mealtimes
Suggested uses of Augentrostkraut, Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright)
Eye inflammation & irritation
Augentrostkraut, Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright) adverse (side) effects
None reported
Warnings
None reported
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Augentrostkraut, Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Contains antioxidants, astringents & antibiotics
Efficacy: not established
