Gelomirtol forte

Gelomirtol Forte is a herbal preparation.

Indications Gelomirtola forte

It is used for the treatment of sinusitis or bronchitis, which have an acute or chronic stage of development.

Release form

The release is made in the form of capsules that dissolve inside the intestine. 1 box of the drug contains 10 such capsules.

Pharmacodynamics

The medicine facilitates expectoration processes and reduces the viscosity of secreted sputum, and at the same time has fungicidal and antimicrobial properties. The drug also has a deodorizing effect and protects against the effects of free radicals (antioxidant therapeutic effect).

Improves the function of the ciliated epithelium by changing pH values, and at the same time reduces the viscosity of the contents secreted by the bronchi by improving the functional properties of the mucociliary system.

Pharmacokinetics

It is absorbed, penetrating into the small intestine, and reaches peak values after 2 hours. The substance is excreted by the lungs.

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Dosing and administration

The capsules are taken orally, 0.5 hours before meals. The portion dose is 0.3 g, and it should be taken up to 4 times a day (if the disease is acute) or twice a day (if the pathology is chronic). In the chronic stage of bronchitis, it is necessary to take 1 capsule in the evening - so that the morning discharge of sputum is easier.

The duration of the treatment cycle is selected by the doctor for each patient individually.

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Use Gelomirtola forte during pregnancy

It is prohibited to prescribe Gelomirtol Forte at the stage of the 1st trimester. It should be used with caution in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, because there is no information regarding the safety of using the drug during this period.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• bronchial asthma;
• the presence of severe intolerance to the components of the drug;
• cholelithiasis or nephrolithiasis.

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Side effects Gelomirtola forte

The use of medicinal capsules can provoke the occurrence of signs of allergy, pain in the stomach, dyspeptic symptoms, and also exacerbation of nephrolithiasis or cholelithiasis.

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Overdose

In case of poisoning with a drug, severe vomiting with nausea develops, and in addition, seizures occur.

To eliminate the disorders, vaseline oil should be used (at a dosage of 3 ml/kg). Gastric lavage with a 5% solution of baking soda is also required.

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Storage conditions

Gelomirtol Forte should be kept in a place out of reach of children. Temperature values are a maximum of 25°C.

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Shelf life

Gelomirtol Forte is allowed to be used within 24 months from the date of release of the therapeutic drug.

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Application for children

The use of the medication is permitted only in children over 10 years of age.

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Reviews

Gelomirtol Forte is considered a quality medicine that effectively copes with bronchitis, sinusitis and tracheitis (both complex treatment and monotherapy). There are many reviews that claim that when even antibiotics could not help with bronchitis, a course of treatment using this medication allowed to quickly remove all signs of the disease: first, the process of removing accumulated sputum was facilitated, and then there was a complete elimination of the cough.

In the treatment of sinusitis, relief of respiratory function and acceleration of the removal of pus from the nasal sinuses were observed.

The advantages of the medication also include its herbal base and ease of use.

On the downside, some reviews mention negative effects such as stomach pain and nausea.