UMCKALOABO 20 mg film-coated tablets, 30 pcs

Area of application

A cold usually starts with a sore throat and an unpleasant scratchy throat.A runny nose, headache and body aches are usually other side effects of a respiratory infection.The onset of a cough usually initially manifests itself in the form of a dry, irritating cough.Within a few days, mucus increasingly forms in the bronchi and a so-called “productive cough” occurs.Umckaloabo 20 mg film-coated tablets are a herbal medicine for the symptomatic and causal treatment of acute bronchitis.Its use is recommended for adults and teenagers aged 12 and over.

Mode of action

The active ingredient contained in Umckaloabo 20 mg film-coated tablets from the root of Pelargonium sidoides non-specifically stimulates important defense mechanisms in our body.The immune response to invading microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses is strengthened and tough mucus, a breeding ground for bacteria, is removed more easily.The extract also has direct antibacterial, antiviral and cell-protective properties.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Ingredients of Umckaloabo 20 mg film-coated tablets: 1 film-coated tablet contains the active ingredient 20 mg Pelargonium sidoides root extract (1:8-10), dried, [Auszugsmittel: Ethanol 11% (m/m)].The tablet contains maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, precipitated silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (Ph. Eur.), hypromellose, macrogol 1500, iron (III) hydroxide oxide x H2O (E 172), iron (III) oxide (E 172), titanium dioxide (E 171), talc,Simeticone, sorbic acid (Ph. Eur.) and methylcellulose.

Contraindications

The product must not be taken if there is known hypersensitivity to any of the components, if there is an increased tendency to bleeding and if anticoagulant medications are used, if there are severe liver and kidney diseases, by children under 12 years of age and during breastfeeding.During pregnancy, the medicine may only be used after careful consideration and consultation with a doctor.

Dosage

Recommended use of Umckaloabo 20 mg film-coated tablets: Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and children over 12 years of age take 1 film-coated tablet 3 times daily.Take the tablets morning, afternoon and evening, preferably with a glass of water and not while lying down.Continue taking it for several days after the symptoms have subsided to prevent a relapse.The duration of treatment should not exceed 3 weeks.

Intake

To be taken.Please take the film-coated tablets morning, afternoon and evening with some liquid (preferably a glass of drinking water).Do not take film-coated tablets while lying down.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when taking the medication if there is no improvement within a week, if a fever persists for several days, or if shortness of breath or bloody sputum occurs.In these cases, a doctor should be consulted immediately.Stop taking the product and consult a doctor if you experience signs of liver damage (e.g. yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, severe pain in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite).This medicine is not intended for use in children up to 12 years of age.

Pregnancy

There are insufficient data on the safety of using the product in pregnant women.It should therefore not be taken during pregnancy.Since it is not known whether effective components of the preparation pass into breast milk, a risk to the infant cannot be ruled out.Therefore, if you are breast-feeding, you should not take the medicine.

Notes

Umckaloabo 20 mg film-coated tablets contain lactose.No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Manufacturer

Dr.Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG, Willmar-Schwabe-Straße 4, 76227 Karlsruhe

Herbal help for acute bronchitis

A scratchy throat, cough and a feeling of mucus in the airways are the typical symptoms of bronchitis.In most cases, viruses are the trigger for the inflamed bronchi.Here, an anti-infective can help fight the infectious pathogens and loosen the thick mucus from the respiratory tract.Umckaloabo is a herbal anti-infective.The alcohol-free film-coated tablets contain an extract from Capeland pelargonium, which is effective against cold viruses.

Dried special extract

The most valuable thing about the South African Capeland pelargonium are the roots.These contain the active ingredient that is used in Umckaloabo tablets. The extract from the Pelargonium sidoides roots has a threefold effect: it makes it more difficult for infectious pathogens to penetrate and adhere to the mucous membranes, so that a bacterial infection can be prevented.The multiplication of the most important cold viruses is inhibited by the herbal medicine.In addition, the mucus can be removed more quickly because the activity of the cilia is increased.As a result, the medicine Umckaloabo not only relieves the symptoms, but can also shorten the duration of the illness by an average of two days.

Your advantages

Umckaloabo offers you herbal help for acute bronchitis.The duration of the illness can be shortened and thick mucus is loosened.The film-coated tablets are alcohol-free and contain a dried special extract from the roots of the Capeland pelargonium.

How do I take the tablets?

Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over take one film-coated tablet each morning, midday and evening.When taking it, drink some liquid, for example a glass of drinking water.Do not take the tablet lying down.

What should I pay attention to when taking it?

After the symptoms of the disease have subsided, you can continue treatment with Umckaloabo tablets for a few days to avoid a relapse.The application should not last longer than three weeks.

Note from our pharmacists

In general, we are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter.As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.