Herbion syrup primrose, 150 ml

Colds, Bronchitis, Cough, Respiratory tract infections, Tracheitis

The drug is used as an expectorant in the treatment of inflammatory respiratory diseases accompanied by cough with sputum difficult to remove (including bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis).

Indications

The drug is used as an expectorant in the complex treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by a cough with difficult to separate sputum (including bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis).

Pharmacological effect

herbal expectorant

Special instructions

Contraindicated in children under 2 years of age and in children who have suffered acute obstructive laryngitis (croup).

It is recommended to take the drug internally with a sufficient amount of warm water.

Children aged 2 to 5 years

½ measuring spoon (2.5 ml) of syrup 3 times a day after meals

Children aged 5 to 14 years

1 measuring spoon (5 ml) of syrup 3 times a day after meals

Children over 14 years old

2 measuring spoons (10 ml) of syrup 3-4 times a day after meals

1 measuring spoon – 5 ml.

Contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, sucrase/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

1 scoop of syrup (5 ml) contains 3.16 g of sucrose. If the recommendations for the use of the drug specified in the instructions are followed, the patient receives from 3.16 g (1 measuring spoon – 5 ml, corresponding to 0.316 bread units) to 9.48 g (3 measuring spoons – 15 ml, corresponding to 0.948 bread units) of sucrose.

The use of the drug Gerbion® primrose syrup does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher, operator).

Active ingredient

Primrose roots extra., Common thyme herbs extra.

Composition

5 ml of syrup contains:

Active components:

1Primrose spring roots and common thyme herbal liquid aqueous extract 3.08 g

Excipients:

Levomenthol, sucrose, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)

13.08 g Primrose spring roots and common thyme herb liquid aqueous extract prepared from:

Spring primrose roots (Primula veris L., primrose family – Primulaceae) 0.22 – 0.51 g

Common thyme herb (Thymusvulgaris L., Lamiaceae family) 0.62 g

Purified water (extractant)

Pregnancy

Pregnant and lactating women are contraindicated to take Gerbion® primrose syrup (due to insufficient data on the safety of the drug in this group of patients).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as to drugs containing active substances of plants of the primrose family and the Lamiaceae family, children after acute obstructive laryngitis (croup), bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, sucrase/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, children under 2 years of age.

Side Effects

Allergic reactions are possible. Possible in very rare cases: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. If side effects occur, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

Interaction

Gerbion® primrose syrup should not be used simultaneously with antitussives and drugs that reduce the formation of sputum, as this makes it difficult to cough up liquefied sputum.

Overdose

There have been no reports of cases of drug overdose.

In case of an overdose of saponin-containing drugs, gastrointestinal disorders manifested by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are possible.

Treatment: symptomatic.

Clinical pharmacology

The drug has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect; helps reduce the viscosity of sputum and improve its discharge.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, in the original packaging. Do not store in the refrigerator.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years.

The syrup must be used within 3 months after opening the bottle.

Do not use the drug after the expiration date.

Manufacturer

KRKA dd Novo Mesto, Slovenia