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Dosage/Direction for Use
Oral Upper respiratory tract symptoms associated with common cold Adult: As soln: 30 drops or 1.5 mL tid. As syr: 1.5 teaspoon (7.5 mL) tid. As film-coated tab: 1 tab tid. Max treatment duration: 2 weeks. As chewable tab: 1 tab 4-5 times daily. Child: 6-11 years As soln: 20 drops or 1 mL tid. As syr: 1 teaspoon (5 mL) tid. As chewable tab: 1 tab 2-4 times daily; ≥12 years As soln/film-coated or chewable tab: Same as adult dose. Renal impairment: Severe: Contraindicated. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Contraindicated. Mouth/Throat Sore throat Adult: As spray: 4 sprays in the back of the mouth tid. Child: ≥12 years Same as adult dose. Renal impairment: Severe: Contraindicated. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Contraindicated. |
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Contraindications
Severe renal and hepatic impairment.
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Special Precautions
Patient with persistent or chronic cough associated with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema; cough with excessive phlegm, risk of bleeding. Treatment with a cough and cold medicine in children should be considered carefully due to potential risks and limited evidence on efficacy. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor lasting or worsening symptoms within 7 days or fever that lasts more than 3 days.
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Adverse Reactions
Gastrointestinal disorders: Gastric pain, heartburn, nausea, diarrhoea.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Allergic skin reactions.
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Drug Interactions
May increase risk of bleeding with anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin).
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Action
Pelargonium sidoides root extract is a traditional herbal medicine. It antagonises the bacterial adhesion to epithelia which prevents bacterial colonisation and infection in the upper respiratory tract. It also antagonises bacterial and viral adhesion in the tonsil and pharynx surface.
Synonym: south African geranium.
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Storage
Mouth/Throat: Store below 30°C. Oral: Store below 30°C.
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