Camillosan

Kamillosan in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Method of use?

Inhale the medicine. Prepare the medicine and inhale the vapours for 10 minutes.
Or: Prepare the medicine and rinse the mouth or gargle with it.
Or: Prepare the medicine and apply a compress to the affected body part(s) or wash or rinse the affected body part(s).
Or: Prepare a warm bath with the medicine.
Or: Prepare the medicine and ingest it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to use the medicine.

Duration of use?

You should not use the medicine for longer than 1 week without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdose?

If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Alcohol poisoning can occur, especially in children. In this case, there is a danger to life.
In general: Ensure a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage

The medicine may be used for a maximum of 12 months after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation!

What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Hypersensitivity to similar medicines (cross-allergy)
Patients with alcohol addiction should not take the medicine or use it for mouthwashes and inhalation.
What age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: The medicinal product must not be used.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Based on current knowledge, the medicinal product should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: Based on current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.
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 use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects can occur?

- Hypersensitivity to similar medications (cross-allergy)
- Hypersensitivity, in case of contact with mucous membranes, especially if liquid medications are not used properly
- Shortness of breath (dyspnoea), in case of contact with mucous membranes, especially if liquid medications are not used properly
- Swelling of the face, in case of contact with mucous membranes, especially if liquid medications are not used properly
- Circulatory collapse (circulatory collapse), in case of contact with mucous membranes, especially if liquid medicinal products are not used properly
- Allergic shock, in case of contact with mucous membranes, especially if liquid medicinal products are not used properly
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on adverse reactions occurring in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

What should you be aware of?

- Reactivity may be impaired even when used as directed, especially at higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Pay particular attention if you are driving or operating machinery (including household machinery) with which you could injure yourself.
- Take care when inhaling the medicine: there is a risk of being scalded by the hot water vapour.
- Take care if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Take care if you are allergic to spices such as aniseed, mugwort, dill, fennel, carrot, coriander, caraway, paprika, parsley, celery and tomatoes!
- Take care if you are allergic to composite plants (Latin name = composites), e.g. arnica, marigold, celery and tomatoes!e.g. arnica, marigold, yarrow, coneflower and camomile!
- The medicine contains alcohol and therefore poses a risk to liver patients, alcoholics, epileptics, brain-damaged patients, pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children.
- Solubilisers (e.g. poly(oxyethylene)) are used in the preparation.
- Solubilisers (e.g. poly(oxyethylene) castor oils) can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.
- Solubilisers (e.g. poly(oxyethylene) castor oils) can cause skin irritation.
- There may be medicinal products with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.

How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The extract and the ôl from the camomile flower have an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and wound-healing effect.

Application

- Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract

- Inflammatory skin changes and inflammation of the mucous membranes

- Inflammation of the mouth and throat, such asB.

- Inflammation of the oral mucosa (stomatitis)

- Sore throat

- Inflammation of the gums

- Inflammation of the after

- Inflammation in the area of the genitals

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such asB.

- Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract

- Cramp-like discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract

See your doctor if there is no improvement within 7 days or in the case of extensive inflammation or purulent skin changes.

Dosage

Diseases of the upper respiratory tract: For inhalation, the medicine is diluted with hot water (1 litre):

- 20 ml

- one to several times a day

- children from 6 years of age, adolescents and adults

- regardless of the time of day

Mucosal inflammation of the mouth and throat: for mouth rinsing and gargling, the medicine is diluted with warm water (100 ml):

- 5 ml

- 3 times a day (several times if necessary)Children from 6 years of age:

- 5 ml

- 3 times a day. children from 6 years of age, adolescents and adults

- spread over the day

Inflammatory skin changes: For compresses, washes and rinses, the medicine is diluted with water (1 litre):

- 45 ml (1 1/2 measuring cup)

- once or several times a day

- children from 6 years of age, adolescents and adults

- regardless of the time of day

Inflammation in the anal area and in the area of the genital organs: For sitz and partial baths, the medicine is diluted with water (1 litre):

- 30 ml (1 measuring cup)

- one to several times a day

- children from 6 years of age, adolescents and adults

- regardless of the time of day

Do not use as a partial or sitz bath for open wounds, large skin injuries, acute skin diseases, high fever and severe infections.

Inflammation of the anal area and genitals: For douching, dilute the medicine with water (1 litre):

- 45 ml (1 1/2 measuring cup)

- once or several times a day

- children from 6 years of age, adolescents and adults

- regardless of the time of day

Gastrointestinal complaints: To take, dilute the medicine with warm water (100 ml):

- 3-4 ml

- 1-4 times daily

- children from 6-12 years

- regardless of meal time and time of day5 ml (1 teaspoon)

- 1-4 times daily

- children over 12 years

- regardless of meal time and time of day

- 5 ml (1 teaspoon)

- 1-4 times daily

- Adults regardless of meal time and time of dayChildren under 12 years of age: The medicine should only be taken after consultation with your doctor.

- Dosing aid: The medicine comes with a measuring container for correct dosing.

- Dosing aid: The medicine is also available with a special inhaler.