Instruction for use: Althaeae radixe radix

Active substance lthaeae officinalis radices

Pharmacological group

Secretolytics and stimulators of motor function of the respiratory tract

Nosological classification (ICD-10)

J04.1 Acute tracheitis

Bacterial tracheitis, Tracheitis

J06 Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified

Frequent colds viral diseases, Infections of the upper respiratory tract, Acute respiratory disease influenza character, for colds Pain, Acute colds,Cold, respiratory infection,Seasonal colds, Pain in infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, Bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract, Bacterial respiratory infections, Viral disease of the respiratory tract, Viral respiratory tract infections, Inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory tract, Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract disease, Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract illness with difficult sputum, Inflammatory airway disease, Secondary infections with colds, Shortness of sputum in acute and chronic respiratory diseases, Upper respiratory tract infection, Infections of the upper respiratory tract, Respiratory Tract Infections, Infections of the respiratory tract and lungs, Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract and ENT-organs, Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract in children and adults, Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, Infectious inflammation of the airways,respiratory infection, Qatar upper respiratory tract, Catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, Catarrhal disease of the upper respiratory tract, Catarrhal symptoms of the upper respiratory tract, Coughing with a cold, SARS, ARI, ARI with rhinitis phenomena, Acute respiratory infection, Acute infectious and inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory tract, Acute respiratory disease, Sore throat or nose, Respiratory viral infections, Respiratory diseases, Respiratory infections, Recurrent respiratory infections, Secondary infection with influenza, cold in the chest, Feverish condition with flu usitis, acute sinusitis, genyantritis, purulent sinusitis

J22 Acute respiratory infection of lower respiratory tract, unspecified

Bacterial respiratory disease, Bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract, Bacterial infections of the respiratory system, Viral respiratory disease, Viral respiratory tract infections, Inflammatory respiratory diseases, Difficult sputum separation in acute and chronic respiratory diseases, Respiratory tract infections, Respiratory and lung infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, Infections of the lower respiratory tract, Infectious inflammation of the respiratory tract, Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, Infectious diseases of the lungs, Infectious diseases of the respiratory system, Respiratory tract infection, Cough for colds, Pulmonary infection, Acute respiratory tract infection, Acute respiratory viral infection, Acute inflammatory airway disease, Acute respiratory disease, Respiratory infection, Respiratory and viral infections, Respiratory syncytial viral infection in young children, Respiratory diseases, Respiratory infections

J40 Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

wheeze bronchitis, Allergic bronchitis, Bronchitis asthma, Rinotraheobronhit, Asthmatic bronchitis, Bacterial bronchitis, Bronchitis, Bronchitis smoker, Inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, bronchi disease, Qatar smoker, smokers Cough, Cough in inflammatory diseases of the lung and bronchus, Violation of bronchial secretions, Violation of the functions of the bronchi, Acute bronchitis, Subacute bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, Chronic lung disease

R05 Cough

Cough, Cough in the preoperative period, Cough with allergic conditions, Cough with bronchitis, Cough in inflammatory diseases of the lung and bronchus, Cough in diseases of the upper respiratory tract, Coughing with a cold, Cough with difficult expectoration of viscous, Cough with difficult expectoration, dry Cough, nonproductive cough, paroxysmal cough, Paroxysmal non-productive cough, productive cough, Reflex cough, Coughing, spasmodic cough, Dry painful cough, The dry non-productive cough, Dry irritating cough, Cough with bronchial asthma, Cough in tuberculosis

Composition

Shredded roots

Althaeae radix - 30-100 g

Description of dosage form

Pieces of roots of various shapes. Color - yellowish-white or grayish-white. The smell is weak, peculiar. The taste of water extract is sweet with a sensation of mucous.

Characteristic

Roots contain mucous substances, starch; pectin and other biologically active substances.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacological action - expectorant.

Pharmacodynamics

The infusion from the roots of the Althaeae radix possesses reflex expectorant as well as local anti-inflammatory action; reduces the viscosity of bronchial secretions.

Indications

In the complex therapy of infectious-inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by a cough with hard-to-recover sputum (including bronchitis, tracheitis).

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to the drug;

children's age (up to 3 years).

pregnancy and lactation

Perhaps, if the expected benefit for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and the baby. It is necessary to consult a doctor.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Interaction

Not described.

Dosing and Administration

Inside, after eating.

Method of preparing the infusion. About 6 g (1 tbsp) of roots are placed in enameled dishes, poured into 200 ml (1 glass) of cooled boiled water, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered, the remaining raw material is squeezed. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

Take 3-4 times a day: adults and children over 14 years - 1 / 2-1 / 3 cups, children from 6 to 14 years - 1-2 tablespoons, children from 3 to 5 years - 1 des .loss.

The course of treatment - 2-3 weeks. Repeated courses are possible on the recommendation of a doctor. Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

Prepared infusion stored in a cool place for no more than 2 days.

Overdose

To date, cases of overdose have not been documented.

special instructions

If there is no improvement with the drug for 1 week, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms. The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including vehicle management, work with moving mechanisms).

Form of issue

Roots are ground. For 30, 50, 60, 75 or 100 g in packs of cardboard with an inner package.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Without recipe.

storage conditions

In a dry place protected from light.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years.

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.