GeloMyrtol forte
GeloMyrtol forte: 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 forte
ATX code: R05C
Active ingredient: myrtol (myrtol)
Manufacturer: G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Description and photo updated: 22.11.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 396 rubles.
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GeloMyrtol forte is a phytopreparation with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, mucolytic action.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - enteric capsules: gelatinous soft, transparent, oblong; the capsules contain a colorless transparent liquid with a characteristic odor (in a cardboard box 2 blisters of 10 capsules).
Composition of 1 capsule:
- active substance: myrtol - 300 mg (standardized for the minimum content: limonene - 75 mg; cineole - 75 mg; α-pinene - 20 mg);
- auxiliary component: rapeseed oil;
- capsule: sorbitol, gelatin, 85% glycerol, 13% hydrochloric acid solution;
- enteric capsule shell: dextrin, hypromellose acetate succinate, ammonium glycyrrhizinate, triethyl acetate, talc, sodium lauryl sulfate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The active component of GeloMirtola forte is myrtol, a plant-derived substance with mucolytic, expectorant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, fungicidal, deodorant activity. By changing the pH, it has an effect that reduces the viscosity of bronchial secretions; facilitates the excretion of sputum, activating the activity of the ciliated epithelium.
Pharmacokinetics
Myrtol is well absorbed in the small intestine.
The maximum plasma concentration of the substance in the blood is reached after taking the drug within 1-3 hours.
Excretion of myrtol and its metabolites: with urine - about 60%; with feces - 5%; lungs - about 2%.
The substance can pass through the placental barrier and into breast milk.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, GeloMyrtol forte is prescribed as part of the complex treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, including sinusitis and acute / chronic bronchitis.
Contraindications
- bronchial asthma;
- gallstone and urolithiasis;
- age up to 10 years;
- I trimester of pregnancy and lactation;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
GeloMyrtol forte in the II-III trimesters of pregnancy can be used only after the doctor has assessed the ratio of the expected benefit with the possible risk.
Instructions for the use of GeloMirtol forte: method and dosage
GeloMyrtol forte is intended for oral administration.
The recommended single dose is 1 capsule.
The frequency of use is determined by the indications and age:
- acute inflammation: children 10-18 years old - 2 times a day; adults - 3-4 times a day;
- chronic inflammation: children 10–18 years old - once a day; adults - 2 times a day.
In order to facilitate sputum discharge in the morning, adults are additionally prescribed 1 capsule before bedtime.
It is advisable to take capsules with enough room temperature water, 30 minutes before meals.
The doctor determines the duration of the course individually.
Side effects
Possible side reactions: tachycardia, shortness of breath, allergic reactions (in the form of itching, skin rash, facial edema, bronchospasm), xerostomia, stomach pain, vomiting, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, increased mobility of stones in the gall bladder and kidneys.
Overdose
The main symptoms are: convulsions, vomiting, nausea; in severe cases, breathing disorder or coma. After severe intoxication, in rare cases, the work of the cardiovascular system may be disrupted.
Therapy: gastric lavage with baking soda (5% sodium bicarbonate solution), liquid paraffin (3 ml / kg), ventilation of the lungs with oxygen.
special instructions
There is no information.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
- I trimester of pregnancy and lactation: therapy is contraindicated;
- II – III trimesters of pregnancy: GeloMyrtol forte can be prescribed only after the doctor has assessed the ratio of the expected benefit with the possible risk.
Pediatric use
Prescribing drug therapy to patients under 10 years of age is contraindicated.
Drug interactions
Data on the interaction of GeloMyrtol forte with other drugs are not presented.
Analogs
An analogue of GeloMirtol forte is GeloMirtol.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from moisture at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about GeloMirtol forte
According to reviews, GeloMyrtol forte is most effective when used as part of a combination treatment. Among the advantages are its natural composition and fast action. The disadvantages of the drug include the high cost and development of side effects.
Price for GeloMyrtol forte in pharmacies
The approximate price for GeloMyrtol forte (20 capsules) is 334-510 rubles.
GeloMyrtol forte: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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GeloMyrtol forte 300 mg enteric capsules 20 pcs. 396 r Buy |
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Gelomirtol forte capsules enteric solution. 300mg 20 pcs. 409 r Buy |
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, 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!
