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Umkalor

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Internist, pulmonologist
, medical expert
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

Infectious diseases cause a lot of inconvenience to a person. They lead to the appearance of negative symptoms and interfere with normal life. A special drug Umckalor will help cope with the hardships of existence.

ATC classification

R05 Препараты, применяемые при кашле и простудных заболеваниях

Active ingredients

Экстракт из корней пеларгонии очитковой

Pharmacological group

Другие противомикробные, противопаразитарные и противоглистные средства

Pharmachologic effect

Противомикробные препараты

Indications Umkalor

Umckalor is widely used to eliminate acute infectious diseases. The main indication for the use of Umckalor is the removal of chronic diseases caused by microorganisms.

The product helps to cope with upper respiratory tract lesions. Umckalor actively fights bronchitis of any type, eliminates pharyngitis and tracheitis. The drug is recommended for use in diseases of the ENT organs, of various courses. It can cope with the symptoms of chronic and acute forms of the disease. The product eliminates frontal sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis and sinusitis.

Umckalor is famous for its effectiveness. Despite this, it can not be used by everyone. This issue should be discussed with the attending physician on an individual basis. The active components of the product can have not only a positive effect, but also cause harm.

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Release form

The product is produced exclusively in the form of a solution. It is intended for oral use. The release form is bottles of various sizes, with a solution. The bottle can contain 20 or 50 ml of the drug. The bottle is in a cardboard package.

One gram of solution contains: extract from the root of Pelargonium reniforme/sidoides and auxiliary components in the form of ethyl alcohol. The product is completely safe, due to its natural composition. One gram of the drug is equal to 20 drops, this volume contains 800 grams of extract from the root of Pelargonium reniforme/sidoides. Ethyl alcohol is added in 11% concentration.

The medicine has no other components. The plant extract flavored with alcohol is quite enough to eliminate many diseases. The main thing is not to overdo it with the dosage and not to go beyond the permissible limits.

Pharmacodynamics

The drug is an antiviral drug. It has antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. Umckalor is based on plant components. The pharmacodynamics of the drug is a pronounced effect on the immune system.

The extract of the root of Pelargonium reniforme/sidoides has a wide range of action. It is able to protect cells and tissues from the negative impact of infection. The component restores functions in the period after the elimination of the disease. The active substances of the main component are coumarins, flavonols and organic acids. They cope well with strains of many diseases.

The active substances have a pronounced effect on the immune system. They activate the mechanisms of specific and non-specific immunity. Umckalor is able to increase the phagocytic activity of macrophages. This occurs due to the induction of interleukins synthesis.

The drug contains Umckalin and gallic acid, they are able to induce NO synthesis to activate macrophages. This allows to enhance their activity and leads to inactivation of phagocytized pathogens. Umckalor is able to have a cytoprotective effect. This process is an important link in the therapy of infectious diseases. The action of gallic acid is aimed at the synthesis and release of interferon.

Quercetin regulates oxidation-reduction processes. It is capable of exerting an antioxidant effect and stimulating tissue respiration processes. The component removes radionuclides and metabolic products from the body.

In addition to all of the above, the product has a pronounced mucolytic effect. It can increase the amount of mucous secretion in the bronchi, which allows mucus to easily separate and exit the respiratory tract.

Pharmacokinetics

The drug is based on an extract from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides. During the studies, it was proven that the component has a wonderful effect on the disease and leads to its suppression. The pharmacokinetics of the drug also includes antioxidant properties. Additional studies have proven the effectiveness of Umckalor.

The product is capable of stimulating non-specific defense mechanisms, the frequency of contraction of the ciliated epithelium and the activity of NK cells. In addition, the extract of the root of Pelargonium sidoides modulates the synthesis of interferon and has antimicrobial effects.

Umckalor has an antibacterial and antiviral effect. It affects the growth and inhibition of adhesion of A-streptococci. The drug inhibits beta-lactamases and has cytoprotective properties. Its effectiveness cannot be underestimated. Umckalor has repeatedly proven its competence in the treatment of acute infectious diseases.

Dosing and administration

The dosage of the drug depends on the patient's condition. In the acute stage of the disease, the method of administration and doses of Umckalor are prescribed by the attending physician. So, adults and children need 30 drops up to 3 times a day. This will reduce negative symptoms and alleviate the general condition. Children aged 6 to 12 years are recommended to use 20 drops 3 times a day. If the child is small and under 6 years old, a minimum dose of 10 drops up to 3 times a day will suffice.

Umckalor is actively used as a preventive measure. In this case, it should be taken 10-20 drops 3 times a day. The duration of the course of therapy depends on the symptoms. Usually, this period does not exceed 10 days. The drug should be taken half an hour before meals. The drops are not used in pure form, they are diluted in a small amount of liquid.

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Use Umkalor during pregnancy

Umckalor should not be taken during pregnancy. This is due to the fact that its active components can penetrate the placenta into the baby's body. Using Umckalor during pregnancy can lead to the development of serious consequences. Umckalor is especially dangerous in the first months of pregnancy. During this period, the likelihood of abnormal development of the baby increases. There is a risk of threatening gestation and complete termination of pregnancy.

In the last months, the drug is taken with special caution. This process should be supervised by a competent specialist. During breastfeeding, Umckalor is not recommended for use. This is due to insufficient experience of its use during this period. There is no data on its effect on the baby's body. Therefore, it should be abandoned in order to avoid serious consequences.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to use Umckalor in case of individual intolerance to the main components included in its composition. In this case, we are talking about the extract of the root of Pelargonium sidoides. When using Umckalor in this case, the development of negative reactions from the body is possible. Therefore, hypersensitivity is the main contraindication for use.

Umckalor should not be used in children under 1 year of age. It is not known how it can affect the baby's body. Special care should be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The drug can negatively affect the developing fetus and lead to pathological processes.

People suffering from severe liver and kidney diseases should take Umckalor with caution. Umckalor has some effect on the functioning of these organs. Under the guidance of a doctor, the drug is used in case of a tendency to bleeding.

Side effects Umkalor

There have been no cases of side effects from taking the drug. Usually, it is well tolerated by patients. It is not worth excluding the possibility of side effects from Umckalor. Each organism is an individual mechanism, and it can react to the drug in its own way.

In rare cases, the drug can cause allergic reactions. They do not pose a danger to human health. Symptoms include skin itching and urticaria. When changing the dosage of the drug or completely eliminating it, the patient's health improves. Sometimes, Umckalor can cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. This is due to improper use of the drug or an independent increase in the prescribed dose.

Side effects are mild and do not require discontinuing the drug. The body will get used to the effects of the medicinal root and will return to normal on its own. If the symptoms are pronounced, you should seek help from a doctor.

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Overdose

There have been no cases of negative reactions from the body. But this does not exclude the possibility of overdose. It can occur with an independent increase in the dose consumed. The desire to alleviate one's own condition and eliminate the disease as quickly as possible is present in every person. That is why many people take the drug without the doctor's knowledge and independently increase the dose. This can lead to the development of allergic reactions.

If nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain occur, it is necessary to immediately wash out the stomach. This will neutralize the drug and avoid its negative impact on the body. There is no specific antidote. Symptomatic treatment is carried out if necessary. This will normalize the person's condition. You can cope with the symptoms of an overdose both independently and by seeking help at a hospital.

Interactions with other drugs

The product is not recommended for use together with anticoagulants. Such interaction with other drugs may lead to the development of bleeding. There are no other restrictions regarding the intake. Naturally, using the product with other drugs based on the same content is fraught with consequences. This can provoke excessive accumulation of active components in the body and lead to the development of an overdose.

Medicines with the same effect cannot be used simultaneously. They can enhance each other's "work" and lead to a deterioration in a person's condition. Therefore, before using Umckalor, the attending physician must be informed about all the medicines that a person additionally uses. This will reduce the risk of developing side effects. In no case should you make independent adjustments to the treatment plan. This will not allow you to achieve a positive result.

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Storage conditions

Any medicine must meet special conditions. Long-term use of the drug is a guarantee of compliance with storage conditions. Thus, for Umckalor, a certain temperature regime must be observed. The optimal temperature is 25 degrees. There are no other storage requirements. Despite this, the drug must be kept in certain conditions.

Absence of humidity and direct sunlight is a mandatory requirement. This will preserve the positive properties of the drug and will not allow it to spoil prematurely. The optimal storage place is a first aid kit. The main thing is that the child does not have access to it. Due to their ignorance, children can harm themselves by consuming the contents of the bottle.

Do not put the product in the refrigerator, it does not require cooling or freezing. Such conditions will lead to rapid deterioration of the medicine.

Shelf life

Compliance with storage conditions is an important criterion for each drug. But it is necessary to pay attention to the expiration date. Umckalor retains its positive properties for 4 years. But on condition that it will be closed during this entire period of time. If the bottle is opened, it can be used for no more than 3 months. The lack of tightness will allow all the positive properties to evaporate. As a result, the medicine will not be able to provide a therapeutic effect.

Over the course of 4 years, it is necessary to monitor the appearance of the medicine. It should not change consistency, color and smell. It is also worth paying attention to the integrity of the bottle. Otherwise, this indicates the absence of optimal storage conditions. It is necessary to get rid of the drug, a similar requirement is put forward at the end of the expiration date. How the medicine will behave is unknown, the consequences can be severe.

Manufacturer

Др. Вильмар Швабе ГмбХ и Ко. КГ для "ДХУ-Арцнаймиттель ГмбХ & Ко. КГ", Германия


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