Althea Roots - Instructions For Use, Indications, Doses, Analogues

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Marshmallow roots

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Indications for use
3. 3. Contraindications
4. 4. Method of application and dosage
5. 5. Side effects
6. 6. Special instructions
7. 7. Drug interactions
8. 8. Analogs
9. 9. Terms and conditions of storage
10. 10. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Prices in online pharmacies:

from 45 rubles.

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Marshmallow roots - a drug with local anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects.

Release form and composition

Dosage forms of Althea roots release:

• Shredded roots: of various shapes, grayish-white or yellowish-white, with a weak, peculiar smell; the aqueous extract has a sweetish taste with a slimy feeling (in bags of 30, 50, 60, 75 or 100 g, 1 bag in a cardboard box);
• Shredded vegetable raw materials (in packages of 35, 40, 50, 75 g, 1 package in a cardboard box).

Active substance: marshmallow roots (containing mucous substances, pectin, starch and other biologically active substances) - 100%.

Indications for use

Althea roots are prescribed in combination with other drugs for the treatment of respiratory diseases of an infectious and inflammatory genesis, occurring with a cough with difficult sputum (including tracheitis, bronchitis).

Contraindications

• Age up to 3 years;
• Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Althea roots are prescribed for lactating and pregnant women after a balance of benefits for the mother with a possible risk to the health of the child (you need to consult a specialist).

Method of administration and dosage

Althea roots are taken orally (as an aqueous infusion).

To prepare 200 ml of infusion, 1 tablespoon (about 6 g) of raw materials must be poured with 200 ml chilled boiled water and heated for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath. After cooling (45 minutes at room temperature), strain the infusion, squeeze out the remaining raw materials and bring with boiled water to a volume of 200 ml.

Recommended dosing regimen (single dose at a frequency of administration from 3 to 4 times a day):

• Adults and children from 14 years old: 1 / 3-1 / 2 glass;
• Children 6-14 years old: 1-2 tablespoons;
• Children 3-5 years old: 1 dessert spoon.

Shake the infusion before taking it.

The average duration of the course is 14-21 days. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe repeated courses.

Side effects

During the application of Althea roots, the development of hypersensitivity reactions may be observed.

special instructions

In cases where the condition does not improve within 7 days from the start of treatment, it is necessary to consult a specialist.

Drug interactions

There are no data on the significant interaction of Althea roots with other substances / drugs in the instructions.

Analogs

Analogs of the preparation Althea roots are: Althea syrup, Altheyny syrup, Mukaltin, Mukaltin-Lekt, Breast collection No. 1.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dark, dry place out of reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

The prepared infusion can be taken within 48 hours if stored in a cool place.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Althea roots: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Marshmallow roots raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 45 Buy

Marshmallow roots chopped vegetable raw material 75 g 1 pc. RUB 50 Buy

Marshmallow roots raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 56 Buy

Althea roots raw plant. grind. 50g RUB 64 Buy

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!