Eucalyptus Tincture

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Eucalyptus tincture: 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 rack

Latin name: Eucalypti tinctura

ATX code: J01XX

Active ingredient: eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves (eucalupti viminalis folia)

Producer: Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Kirov Pharmaceutical Factory OJSC (Russia), Tver Pharmaceutical Factory OJSC (Russia), Yaroslavl Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), etc.

Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11

Prices in pharmacies: from 8 rubles.

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Eucalyptus tincture is a herbal remedy with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action.

Release form and composition

The drug is produced in the form of a tincture: a clear greenish-brown liquid, with a peculiar odor (25, 30, 40, 50, 80 or 100 ml each in an orange / colorless glass bottle; 15, 25, 30, 40, 50, 80 each), 90 or 100 ml in a dark glass bottle; 20, 25, 40 or 50 ml in an orange glass dropper bottle; 25 or 100 ml in a dark glass jar; in a cardboard box 1 bottle / can or dropper bottle.: in a cardboard box 154 bottles or 120 cans of 25 ml, or 40 bottles of 40 ml; in shrink film 130, 154 bottles / cans or 108 cans of 25 ml; in a plastic canister or glass bottle of 1, 5, 10 or 20 liters, or 18 kg; in a polyethylene canister - 4; 4.5 or 8 kg).

To prepare 1000 ml of tincture you need:

active substance: eucalyptus root leaves - 200 g;
auxiliary substance (extractant): ethanol 70% - a sufficient amount to obtain 1000 ml of tincture.

Pharmacological properties

The phytopreparation has a local anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Eucalyptus tincture is recommended for use as part of the combined treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis), pharynx and upper respiratory tract (laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis).

Contraindications

whooping cough, bronchospasm and bronchial asthma - during inhalation of Eucalyptus tincture;
age up to 3 or 12 years (depending on the manufacturer);
hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Instructions for the use of Eucalyptus tincture: method and dosage

Eucalyptus tincture is intended for topical use and oral administration (depending on the manufacturer).

Means for taking orally 3 times daily for 15-30 drops dissolved in ¹ / ₄ cups of water.

For rinsing and steam inhalation Eucalyptus tincture is used in 10-15 drops, diluted in 1 glass of water. Rinsing should be carried out 3-4 times a day, inhalations - 1-2 times. The duration of treatment on average can be 10 days. If necessary, after consulting a doctor, it is possible to carry out repeated courses (with or without two-week intervals).

Side effects

During drug therapy, allergic reactions may occur.

Overdose

Cases of overdose of herbal remedies with topical application have not been reported to date.

special instructions

There is no data.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms

When used locally, the drug does not adversely affect the ability to drive motor vehicles or other mechanisms.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the drug can be used only after agreement with the attending physician, in the case when the intended benefits of treatment for the mother significantly exceed the possible threat to the health of the fetus / child

Pediatric use

The phytopreparation is contraindicated for children under 3 or 12 years old (depending on the manufacturer).

Drug interactions

There is no data.

Analogs

The analogs of Eucalyptus tincture are Galenophillipt, Chlorophyllipt, Chlorophyllin-Oz, Eucalyptus leaf, Eucalyminum, Eucalyptus leaf, etc.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dark place out of reach of children at a temperature of 15-25 ° C.

The shelf life is 3 or 5 years (depending on the manufacturer).

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Eucalyptus tincture

According to many reviews, Eucalyptus tincture is an effective antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent used for gargling with colds - the drug relieves perspiration, relieves pain, and facilitates the swallowing process. Also, rinsing, according to patients, helps to get rid of many inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, is useful in treating stomatitis and strengthens the gums well. In addition, it is noted that the tincture demonstrates a good result when conducting inhalations as part of the complex therapy for rhinitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis. The advantages of a herbal remedy include its natural base, pleasant taste, availability and low cost.

The disadvantages of the drug are considered a significant amount of alcohol in its composition, the presence of contraindications. In some reviews, a very weak effect of the phytopreparation is noted.

Price for Eucalyptus tincture

The price of Eucalyptus tincture is approximately 10–20 rubles per 25 ml bottle.