Althaea syrup, bottle, 125ml

Composition

Active ingredient: Marshmallow medicinal root extract (dry marshmallow root extract) (containing the amount of reducing monosaccharides in terms of glucose-1.0%) – 25 g; excipients: sodium benzoate, sucrose (sugar), purified water.

Pharmacological action

Marshmallow syrup has a reflex expectorant, as well as local anti-inflammatory effect, reduces the viscosity of bronchial secretions.

Indications

Diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by a cough with difficult-to-separate sputum (tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchitis).

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Use during pregnancy and lactation is possible if the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and child. You should consult your doctor.

Recommendations for use

Marshmallow syrup is taken orally: Children under 12 years of age – 1 teaspoon of syrup, previously diluted in ¼ cup of warm water,4-5 times a day after meals. Children over 12 years of age and adults – 1 tablespoon of syrup, previously diluted in ½ cup of warm water,4-5 times a day after meals. The duration of treatment is 10-15 days. It is possible to increase the duration and conduct repeated courses of treatment in consultation with the doctor.

Contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. Sucrose/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Interaction

Marshmallow syrup should not be used simultaneously with drugs containing codeine and other antitussive medications, as this makes it difficult to cough up thin sputum.

Overdose

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting. Treatment: withdrawal of the drug, gastric lavage.

Special instructions

Information for patients with diabetes: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) contains 0.4 XE (bread units),1 tablespoon (15 ml) – 1.2 XE. The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms and engage in other dangerous activities that require special attention and quick reactions.

Storage conditions

In a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Active ingredient

Marshmallow Medicinal Root Extract

Dosage form

oral solution