TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Innomane Inc., a Canadian pharmaceutical company, announces today the Health Canada approval and Canadian launch of Diaronex^®, a natural and herbal remedy made from the herb Holarrhena, which is recognized by World Health Organization to help relieve diarrhea.

Millions of Canadians suffer in silence from diarrhea-related illnesses, leaving a devastating impact on one's personal and professional life.¹  86 per cent of acute gastrointestinal illnesses in Canadian cities involve diarrhea.¹ It's estimated that five million Canadians suffer from IBS.¹ One-third of those individuals will experience diarrhea as the primary symptom.¹ Up to 70 per cent of travellers may experience traveller's diarrhea while on vacation.²

"We are excited to offer this effective herbal remedy to Canadians suffering from diarrhea-related illnesses. Healthcare practitioners now have a new time-trusted, natural alternative to recommend to their patients," says Ian Millar, Vice-President, Innomane Inc. "We are a proud Canadian company. Diaronex^® tablets are manufactured and quality tested at a GMP certified, FDA and Health Canada compliant facility in Toronto."

About Diaronex^®
Diaronex^® is a traditional natural and herbal remedy to help relieve diarrhea. The medicinal ingredient within the Diaronex^® tablet is derived from the bark extract of a tree herb called Holarrhena Pubescens (Antidysentrica), that grows predominately in the Himalayas. For centuries, Holarrhena has been used in traditional herbal medicinal science Ayurveda to treat diarrhea and dysentery. A 2010 report published by the World Health Organization on traditional herbal remedies in primary care recognized Holarrhena bark as an effective and safe remedy to treat various types of diarrhea.³ The report states, "Holarrhena bark has anti-diarrheal, antidysenteric, anthelmintic, carminative and digestive properties.³ Clinical studies have shown no adverse effects in patients treated with Holarrhena within the recommended dose".³ Scientific studies since 1985 have proven the use of Holarrhena in treating diarrhea.^4,5

"Current over-the-counter remedies only reduce gut motility and reduce secretions and they also contain chemicals," says Hitesh Tailor, a registered pharmacist in Toronto. "Studies have shown that the natural alkaloids in the Holarrhena bark form a protective layer in the gut and act broadly on the diarrhea-causing organisms as it relieves symptoms."

For more information on Diaronex^®, please visit www.diaronex.com.

About Innomane Inc.
Headquartered in Toronto, ON, Innomane Inc. is a pharmaceutical company with a mission of bringing innovative wellness products for mainstream use in North America. Its vision is to address the current unmet health needs of individuals and improve their quality of life with time-trusted herbal formulations.

References:

1. Canadian Digestive Health Foundation. Link: www.cdhf.ca/en/statistics
2. Conner, BA. Chapter 2: Travelers' Diarrhea. In: Brunette GW, Kowarsky PE, et al. CDC Health Information for International Travel.
3. WHO Report on Traditional Herbal Remedies for Primary Care Page 32: www.searo.who.int/entity/medicines/documents/9290221887/en/
4. Clinical Studies on Amoebiasis and Giardiasis evaluating the efficacy of Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysentrica) in Entamoeba Histolytica Cyst passers. K,P Sign et al. (1985)
5. A Randomized Single Blind Parallel Group Study Comparing Monoherbal Formulation Containing Holarrhena Antidysenterica Extract with Mesalamine in Chronic Ulcerative Colitis Patients, Sarika Johari and Tejal Gandhi (2016)

Health Canada Approved: Natural Product Number: 80073125. Medicinal Ingredients (per dose unit). Holarrhena (Holarrhena Pubescens, stem bark) 350 Milligrams. Recommended use: Traditionally used in herbal medicine Ayurveda to help relieve diarrhea. Recommended dose: Adults: 2 tablets, 3 times per day. Take with warm water, before meal. Duration of use: For use beyond 3 days, consult a healthcare practitioner. Cautions/warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have hypertension or if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you have bloody or black stools. Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing. Consult a healthcare practitioner if you're taking other medications. Keep out of reach of children. If you have a central nervous system disorder, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Known adverse reactions: Some people may experience constipation.

SOURCE Innomane Inc