Respero Myrtol capsules enteric soluble 120mg, 20pcs

Composition

1 capsule of the drug contains:

Active ingredient: Myrtol standardized 120 mg

Auxiliary substances:  Medium-chain triglycerides

Capsule shell composition: Gelatin, glycerol, sorbitol, hydrochloric acid solution 13%

Enteric capsule shell: Hypromellose acetate succinate, triethyl citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, dextrin, ammonium glycyrrhizinate /

Pharmacological action

Pharmacotherapy group:

Expectorant of vegetable origin.

ATX CODE:  K 05 S

Pharmacological properties:

It has mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects.

Pharmacokinetic properties

It is well absorbed in the small intestine. The maximum concentration in the blood plasma is reached 1-3 hours after taking the drug. Approximately 60% of the drug and its metabolites are excreted in the urine,5% in the faeces, and about 2% in the lungs. It can pass through the placental barrier; into the milk of nursing women.

Indications

It is used in the complex therapy of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract (sinusitis, acute and chronic bronchitis).

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Due to the lack of specific studies during pregnancy (II-III trimester), the drug should be used with caution as prescribed by a doctor, provided that the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus. The use of the drug during breastfeeding is contraindicated.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, cholelithiasis, urolithiasis, bronchial asthma,1 trimester of pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 6 years of age, liver diseases; hereditary fructose intolerance (since the drug contains sorbitol).

Side effects

Side effects are listed below in descending order by frequency of occurrence:

Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

Often: stomach pain; sometimes: gastritis, gastroenteritis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, dry mouth, taste changes.

Disorders of the immune system, skin and subcutaneous tissue damage

Sometimes: allergic reactions (shortness of breath, facial swelling, rash, urticaria, pruritus, bronchospasm); unknown: severe anaphylactic reactions.

Disorders of the nervous system

Sometimes: headache, dizziness.

Kidney and urinary tract disorders

Very rare: increased mobility of existing kidney stones.

Liver and biliary tract disorders:

Very rare: increased mobility of existing gallstones.

If you experience any of the side effects listed in the instructions or they get worse, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Interaction

Respo Myrtol should not be used simultaneously with medications with a narrow therapeutic index. If you are using the above or other medications (including over-the-counter medications), please consult your doctor before using Respo Myrtol.

How to take, course of use and dosage

The drug is taken orally, in adults and children over 6 years of age,30 minutes before meals, with a sufficient amount of water at room temperature.

Children from 6 to 12 years of age with acute inflammation are prescribed 1 capsule 3-4 times a day, with chronic inflammation-1 capsule 2-3 times a day.

Children from 12 to 18 years of age with acute inflammation are prescribed 1 capsule 4 to 5 times a day, with chronic inflammation-1 capsule 2 to 3 times a day.

Adults are prescribed 2 capsules 3 – 5 times a day for acute inflammation (6 – 10 capsules per day),2 capsules 2 – 4 times a day for chronic inflammation (4 – 8 capsules per day). The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms of the disease and is determined by the doctor. Dosage for chronic inflammation is also recommended for long-term treatment. If there is no improvement after treatment within 10 days, or if symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor. Use the drug only according to the indications, the method of use and in the doses indicated in the instructions.

Overdose

An accidental overdose of eucalyptus oil may cause stomach symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting) and shortness of breath. In severe cases, overdose can lead to convulsions, coma, or respiratory failure. In rare cases, after severe intoxication, disorders of the cardiovascular system may occur. Treatment: The need for therapeutic intervention depends on the amount of eucalyptus oil taken orally and the severity of clinical symptoms. If the amount taken orally is small and the patient shows no symptoms or suffers only mild symptoms, such as vomiting or slight drowsiness, it is usually sufficient to observe the patient for several hours.

After ingestion of large amounts of eucalyptus oil or in the case of severe clinical symptoms, gastric lavage after endotracheal intubation and instillation of activated carbon are recommended.

Description

Oval soft translucent gelatin capsules. The contents of the capsules are an oily, transparent, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.

Special instructions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Respo Myrtol.

If symptoms persist or worsen after using the drug, shortness of breath, fever, purulent or bloody sputum appear, you should immediately consult a doctor,

In case of bronchial asthma, whooping cough or other respiratory diseases that are associated with severe hypersensitivity of the respiratory tract, Respo Myrtol is used only after consulting a doctor.

Respo Myrtol contains sorbitol. If you suffer from a rare hereditary problem of fructose intolerance, you should not use Respo Myrtol.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms:

During treatment with the drug, care should be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in potentially dangerous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions, since the use of the drug can in rare cases cause dizziness.

Form of production

Enteric capsules 120 mg. 10 capsules in a blister pack. 2 blister packs together with the instructions for use are placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions

In the original packaging, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Shelf

life is 3 years. Do not use the drug after the expiration date.

Active ingredient

Myrtol

Dosage form

Capsules