buchu

Action and Spectrum

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined  

GI irritation  

Renal and hepatic toxicity 

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning:  

None  

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution:  

Contraindications  

Hypersensitivity  

Pregnancy   

Bleeding disorders  

Pediatrics  

Cautions  

Renal impairment  

Hepatic impairment  

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy Warnings: 

Pregnancy category: N/A 

Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknown 

Pregnancy categories: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women. 
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women. 
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology:  

Buchu has various pharmacological activities which includes diuretic action attributed to Diospenol.  

Buchu extracts shows good antibacterial activity, particularly against gram-positive bacteria.  

Pharmacodynamics:  

Buchu with its aromatic leaves is known for its diuretic and antiseptic effects which are attributed to its essential oil. 

Pharmacokinetics:  

Limited information available on ADME.  

Adminstartion

Administration:  

It is taken orally.  

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet  

Generic Name: buchu 

Why do we use buchu?  

Buchu is herbal drug used in diuretic preparations. 

It is used to treat inflammation, kidney, and urinary tract infections.