GeloMyrtol forte in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.How to use?
Take the capsules whole with plenty of cold liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
The duration of use is not limited. If your symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to nausea, vomiting, cramps and shortness of breath. Consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
The medicine must
- protected from heat
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
What are the arguments against using it?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases
- Inflammation of the biliary tract
- Severe liver disease
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: The medicinal product must not be used.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Inflammation of the stomach lining
- Infectious inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract
- Nausea
- vomiting
- Diarrhea due to medication
- Digestive problems due to medication
- Disturbance of the taste
- hypersensitivity, such as
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Swelling of the face
- skin rash
- Hives (urticaria) due to medication
- Itching (pruritus)
- headaches
- Dizziness
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Caution: Patients with nasal polyps, chronic respiratory tract infections, asthma or a tendency to allergic reactions such as hay fever: the medicine may trigger an asthma attack or a severe allergic skin reaction. Therefore, consult your doctor before use.
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?
The active ingredient loosens thick mucus in the airways and sinuses and stimulates its removal. The mucus can be coughed up more easily or drained through the nose.
Use
- Bronchitis- SinusitisConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever, purulent or bloody sputum.Dosage
For acute inflammatory diseases:1 capsule1-3 times dailyChildren aged 6-12 years before a meal (approx. 30 minutes), possibly also before going to bed1 capsule3-4 times dailyAdolescents over 12 years and adultsBefore a meal (approx. 30 minutes), possibly also before going to bed1 capsule also before going to bedFor chronic bronchitis:1 capsule1-2 times dailyChildren aged 6-12 years before a meal (approx. 30 minutes), possibly also before going to bed1 capsule2-3 times dailyAdolescents over 12 years and adultsbefore a meal (approx. 30 minutes), possibly also before going to bedAdvantages
- Route of administration: Take capsules unchewed with cold liquid
- Duration of use: adjust individually, consult a doctor if symptoms persist for a longer period of time
- Overdose: shortness of breath, vomiting, consult a doctor
Ingredients
1 capsule contains: | |
Eucalyptus oil distillate | + |
orange peel oil distillate | + |
myrtle oil distillate | + |
Lemon oil distillate | + |
(corresponding) mixed distillate of eucalyptus oil, sweet orange oil, myrtle oil and lemon oil, each rectified (66:32:1:1) | 300 mg |
Rapeseed oil, refined (HST) | + |
Gelatine (HST) | + |
Glycerol 85% (HST) | + |
Sorbitol 70 (HST) | + |
Hypromellose acetate succinate (HST) | + |
triethyl citrate (HST) | + |
sodium dodecyl sulphate (HST) | + |
talc (HST) | + |
dextrin (HST) | + |
Ammonium glycyrrhizate (HST) | + |