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Gelomirtol
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Gelomirtol is a phytopreparation.
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Release form
The release is made in the form of soluble inside the intestine capsules, 10 pieces inside the blister plate.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug helps to facilitate the expectoration process, reduces the viscosity of phlegm, and moreover has a fungicidal and antimicrobial effect. Also, the medicine has an antioxidant effect - it protects against free radical activity and deodorizes.
Gelomirtol increases the activity of ciliated epithelium, and in addition, by changing the pH level, reduces the viscosity of the bronchial secretion - improves the motor activity of the mucociliary system.
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Pharmacokinetics
The drug is well absorbed inside the small intestine; Peak indicators are observed after a lapse of 2 hours.
Excretion occurs through the lungs.
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Dosing and administration
Capsules are taken orally, 30 minutes before eating. The dosage is 0.3 g, which must be taken at most 4 times / day for the acute stage of the disease, and also twice for the chronic stage.
With bronchitis, which has a chronic form, take 1 capsule of LS in the evening - to facilitate the process of sputum discharge in the morning.
Children from the age group of up to 10 years are prescribed portions of 120 mg, with use 5 times a day (acute stage) or three times a day (chronic stage).
The duration of therapy is selected individually.
Use of the gelomirtola during pregnancy
Gelomirtol can not be administered on the 1st trimester of pregnancy. There is no information on the safety of its use in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, so if necessary, take the drug very carefully.
Overdose
With intoxication, vomiting develops with nausea, and convulsions also appear.
To eliminate the violations, Vaseline oil is used (in a dose of 3 ml / kg). Gastric washing is also carried out with a 5% solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate.
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Storage conditions
Gelomirtol should be kept out of the reach of small children. The maximum temperature mark is 25 ° C.
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Shelf life
Gelomirtol is allowed to be used for 2 years after the release of the drug.
Application for children
The medicine is allowed for admission to children over 6 years of age. The form of Forte is allowed to use - from 10 years.
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Reviews
Helomirtol excels in eliminating sinusitis, tracheitis, and bronchitis, both in complex treatment and in the case of monotherapy.
In many reviews it is said that even antibiotics could not eliminate bronchitis, and after using this drug all manifestations of the disease quickly passed - at first there was an improvement in the processes of sputum discharge, and after that passed a cough.
Taking capsules during treatment of sinusitis helps to alleviate respiratory processes and accelerate the release of nasal sinuses from the pus present in them.
Many patients note the natural origin of the drug, as well as the convenience of its use. But there are also some comments that mention the presence of certain side-effects - nausea and stomach pain.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Gelomirtol" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.