Gerbicvet (Syrup) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Ivanovo Pharmaceutical Factory PJSC (Russia)

ATC Code

R05CA10 (Expectorants in combination)

Active Substances

Thyme (Ph.Eur. European Pharmacopoeia)

Primulae radix (DAB German Pharmacopoeia)

Dosage Form

Gerbicvet

Syrup: jar or bottle 50 ml, 60 ml, 100 ml, 130 ml, 150 ml, or 200 ml

Dosage Form, Packaging, and Composition

Syrup brown in color with a characteristic odor; opalescence is allowed.

Excipients: levomenthol, methylparahydroxybenzoate, sucrose.

50 ml – orange glass jars (1) – cardboard packs.
60 ml – orange glass jars (1) – cardboard packs.
100 ml – orange glass jars (1) – cardboard packs.
130 ml – orange glass jars (1) – cardboard packs.
200 ml – orange glass jars (1) – cardboard packs.
50 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard packs.
60 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard packs.
100 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard packs.
130 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard packs.
150 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard packs.
200 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard packs.

Clinical-Pharmacological Group

Herbal preparation with expectorant effect

Pharmacotherapeutic Group

Drugs used for cough and colds; expectorants, excluding combinations with antitussives; expectorants

Pharmacological Action

Herbal medicine. It has expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial action, helps to reduce the viscosity of sputum and improve sputum discharge.

Indications

As an expectorant in the complex therapy of: inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract accompanied by cough with difficult-to-discharge sputum (including bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis); for acute respiratory diseases accompanied by a dry cough.

ICD codes

Dosage Regimen

Administer the syrup orally. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Adhere to the following dosing schedule three to four times daily.

For adults and adolescents aged 14 years and older: take 5 ml to 7.5 ml per dose.

For school-age children from 6 to 13 years: take 2.5 ml to 5 ml per dose.

For young children from 2 to 5 years: take 2.5 ml per dose.

Use the measuring cup supplied with the package for accurate dosing.

The standard course of treatment is two to three weeks.

Do not exceed the recommended duration without medical supervision.

Consult a physician to extend treatment or for a repeat course of therapy.

Adverse Reactions

Possible allergic reactions.

Rarely nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Contraindications

Children after acute obstructive laryngitis (croup); bronchial asthma; diabetes mellitus; hereditary fructose intolerance; children under 2 years of age; hypersensitivity to the components of the combination, as well as to drugs containing active substances of plants of the Primulaceae family and the Lamiaceae family.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

It is not recommended to use the drug for pregnant and breastfeeding women (due to insufficient data on the safety of the drug in this category of patients).

Pediatric Use

Contraindicated for use in children after acute obstructive laryngitis (croup) and under the age of 2 years.

Special Precautions

If side effects occur, the patient should stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.

Drug Interactions

Should not be used simultaneously with antitussive drugs and drugs that reduce sputum formation, as this makes it difficult to cough up liquefied sputum.

Storage Conditions

Store at 2°C (36°F) to 25°C (77°F). Keep in original packaging, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Dispensing Status

Over-the-Counter

Important Safety Information

This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before use. Dosage and side effects may vary. Use only as prescribed.