GeloMyrtol
GeloMirtol: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Gelomyrtol
ATX code: R05CA10
Active ingredient: Mirtol (Myrtolum)
Manufacturer: Scherer, Germany
Description and photo update: 03.11.2017
Prices in pharmacies: from 307 rubles.
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GeloMyrtol is a drug with mucolytic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - capsules: gelatinous, soft, translucent, oval; content - oily, colorless transparent liquid with a characteristic odor (10 pcs. in a blister, 2 blisters in a cardboard box).
Active ingredient: standardized myrtol - 120 mg, based on the minimum content: cineole - 30 mg, limonene - 30 mg, α-pinene - 8 mg.
Additional components:
- Excipients: medium chain triglycerides;
- The composition of the capsule: sorbitol, glycerol, hydrochloric acid 13%, gelatin;
- The composition of the enteric shell: triethyl acetate, hypromellose acetate succinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, dextrin, talc, ammonium glycyrrhizinate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
GeloMyrtol has the following effects on the body:
- reduces the viscosity of phlegm and facilitates the process of expectoration;
- increases the activity of the ciliated epithelium;
- reduces the viscosity of bronchial secretions.
The drug has antimicrobial, fungicidal and antioxidant effects.
Pharmacokinetics
The drug is absorbed in the small intestine. It takes 1-3 hours to reach the maximum concentration in blood plasma.
GeloMyrtol is excreted as follows:
- with urine - about 60%;
- with feces - about 5%;
- lungs - about 2%.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, GeloMyrtol is used in the complex therapy of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, such as sinusitis, acute and chronic bronchitis.
Contraindications
- Bronchial asthma;
- Urolithiasis disease;
- Cholelithiasis;
- Children under 6 years old;
- I trimester of pregnancy;
- Lactation;
- Hypersensitivity to drug components.
Instructions for the use of GeloMirtol: method and dosage
GeloMyrtol should be taken orally 30 minutes before meals, swallowing capsules whole and drinking plenty of room temperature liquid.
Recommended doses:
- Adults: acute inflammation - 2 capsules 4-5 times a day; chronic inflammation - 2 capsules 3 times a day. To facilitate sputum discharge in the morning, you can additionally take 2 capsules at bedtime;
- Children 10-18 years old: acute inflammation - 1 capsule 4-5 times a day; chronic inflammation - 1 capsule 2-3 times a day;
- Children 6-10 years old: acute inflammation - 1 capsule 3-4 times a day; chronic inflammation - 1 capsule 2-3 times a day.
The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician, depending on the severity of the course of the disease.
Side effects
- Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching, facial swelling and bronchial spasm);
- Dry mouth, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, acorns, vomiting;
- Shortness of breath, tachycardia;
- Increased mobility of kidney stones and gallbladder.
Overdose
Accidental overdose of GeloMyrtol can cause vomiting, nausea, seizures, and in severe cases, respiratory failure or coma. In rare cases, severe intoxication can lead to violations of the cardiovascular system.
Recommended treatment:
- taking vaseline oil (3 ml per 1 kg of body weight);
- gastric lavage with baking soda;
- ventilation of the lungs with oxygen.
special instructions
In the II and III trimesters of pregnancy, GeloMyrtol can be used only as directed by a doctor, who must assess the ratio of the expected benefits to the woman and the possible risks to the fetus.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
The drug can cross the placental barrier and pass into breast milk.
It is forbidden to use GeloMyrtol in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the II-III trimester, the drug is prescribed only after a thorough analysis of the possible harm to the child and the expected benefit to the mother.
Pediatric use
The drug can be used to treat children from 6 years of age.
Drug interactions
There is no information on the interaction of GeloMyrtol with other drugs.
Analogs
There is no information about GeloMirtol analogues.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 25 ºС in a dry place out of reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about GeloMirtol
Reviews of GeloMirtol indicate that this drug is effective in the treatment of bronchitis, sinusitis, tracheitis (as an independent remedy or as part of a combination therapy). When using the drug for the treatment of sinusitis, breathing is facilitated and the process of clearing the sinuses of the nose from purulent contents is accelerated.
Among the advantages of GeloMirtol, many users call the natural composition and ease of use. There are several reviews about the side effects of stomach pain and nausea.
Price for GeloMirtol in pharmacies
The price of GeloMirtol is approximately 390 rubles per pack of 20 capsules.
GeloMirtol: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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GeloMyrtol 120 mg enteric capsules 20 pcs. 307 r Buy |
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Gelomirtol capsules enteric solution. 120mg 20 pcs. RUB 314 Buy |
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GeloMyrtol forte 300 mg enteric capsules 20 pcs. 396 r Buy |
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Reviews GeloMyrtol forte 396 r Buy |
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Gelomirtol forte capsules enteric solution. 300mg 20 pcs. 409 r Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
