Effortil

Effortil in detail

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

How should it be used?
Take the medicine.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor.

Overdosage?
An overdose can lead to an increase in blood pressure, sweating, nausea and vomiting. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for 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.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored protected from frost.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- High blood pressure
- Heart diseases, such as
- Coronary heart disease (circulatory disorders of the heart muscle)
- Narrowing of a heart valve
- Heart muscle disease with severe thickening and narrowing of the heart chamber (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
- Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- Urinary disorders, such as
- Enlargement of the prostate with residual urine formation
- hyperthyroidism
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumor)
- Narrow-angle glaucoma

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Cor pulmonale (weakness of the right heart due to lung disease)
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Impaired kidney function
- Disorders of the salt balance, such as
- Elevated calcium levels
- Potassium deficiency
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)

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: According to 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?

- Gastrointestinal complaints
- nausea
- headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- restlessness
- states of anxiety
- Trembling
- Sweating
- High blood pressure
- palpitations
- Pulse acceleration
- Rhythm disturbance of the ventricles
- Angina pectoris

If you notice a change in your condition 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.
- The ability to react 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) that could injure you.
- This medicine contains substances that may be classified as doping substances. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this.
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- Sulphites (E 220 - E 228) can cause hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea) and cramping of the respiratory tract.
- There may be medicinal products with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking 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 does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient interacts with special binding sites (so-called receptors) and thus influences the blood vessels and the heart. It has a constricting effect on blood vessels and increases the heartbeat, which stimulates the circulation and increases blood pressure.

Application

- Orthostatic hypotension (circulatory disorders due to low blood pressure)

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:2-5 drops3 times a dayInfants and children up to 2 years of agein the morning, at midday and in the afternoon, before a meal5-10 drops3 times a dayChildren from 2-6 years of agein the morning, at midday and in the afternoon, before a meal10-20 drops3 times a dayChildren from 6 years of age and adultsin the morning, at midday and in the afternoon, before a mealMake sure you drink plenty of fluids.