Balkadu (Shishuvin) is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Sandu Pharmaceuticals. It is mainly used in the treatment of Restorative for infants and Tones up metabolism diseases.
Indications and dose
Indications of Balkadu (Shishuvin)
Restorative for infants, Tones up metabolism, Protects from digestive disorders and worms.
Dosage: 5-10 drops according to age thrice daily with little warm water.
Presentation: 100, 200 ml
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Contents
Ingredients of Balkadu (Shishuvin):
Each 5 ml of syrup contains in mg of
Draksha – Vitis vinifera – 125.6
Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa – 24.35mg
Mohaphool -24.35mg
Vasa – Adhathoda vasica Nees – 57.00mg
Brahmi – Bacopa monnieri – 66.00mg
Askand – 7.1mg
Kapila – 6 mg
Yasthimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 6mg
Dalchini – Cinnamomum zeylanicum.- 5.35mg
Nagakeshar – Mesua ferrea – 4.75mg
Vidanga – Embelia ribes – 49.6mg
Karkataka shringi – Pistacia integerrima – 4.2
Keramani ova each – 4.2
Lakdi revachini – 3.5
Gulabhkali – 3.5
Nishotha – Operculina turpethum – 3.5
Indrayav – 3.5
Athivisha – Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. Cat. – 3.5
Raktarohide – 3mg
Bakana nimbu – 3mg
Raktachandan – 3mg
Arjun sal – 3mg
Vekhand – 3mg
Upalsri – 3mg
Chavak – Piper Chaba – 3mg
Chitrak – Plumbago zeylanica Linn – 3mg
Tamalpatra – Cinnamomum Tamala – 3mg
Tankan – 3mg
Manjistha – Rubia cordifolia – 2.4mg
Kutaja – Holarrhena antidysenterica -2.4mg
Avalkathi – Emblica officinalis – 2.4mg
Ova – 2.4mg
Mruddharashringi – 1.5mg
Katuki – Picrorhiza kurrooa -1.5mg
Akalkada – 1.5mg
Kapashipala – 1.5mg
Tetu -1.5mg
Vakeri bhate -1.5mg
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara – 1.5mg
Pippali moola – Piper longum roots -1.5mg
Haridra – Curcuma longa Linn – 1.5mg
Kamalapushpha – 1.5mg
Shuddha Kuchala -1.5mg
Sagargota magaj -1.5mg
Dadima – Punica granatum – 1.5mg – Pomegranate
Katt -1.5mg
Vamshalochan – Bambusa bambos -1.5mg
Samudra phen -1.5mg
Maricha – Piper nigrum -1.5mg
Bilva kachari – 1.5mg
Chandana – Sandalwood 1.5mg
Shunthi – Zingiber officinale -1.5mg
Dikemail -1.5mg
Shathapushpa – Anethum graveolens -1.5mg
Kankol – Piper cubeba – 1.5mg
Pippali – Piper longum – 1.5mg
Jatiphala – Myristica fragrans Henlt – 1.5mg
Lavanga – Syzygium aromaticum – 1.5mg
Madiphala – Citrus medica Linn – 1.20
Kalabola -1
Shivanmoola chiknamoola – 0.75
Fittapada – 0.75
Lodhra – Symplocos racemosa Roxb – 0.75
Morvel – 0.75
Unhali – 0.75
Vala – Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. – 0.75
Jatamamsi – Nardostachys jatamansi – 0.75
Side effects
Side effects of Balkadu (Shishuvin):
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Avoid accidental over dosage.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Shelf life and manufacturer
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Manufactured By: Sandu Pharmaceuticals.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
