HEDELIX sa oral drops
Hedelix ®
Active ingredient:
ivy leaf extract.
Application:
colds of the respiratory tract, to improve the symptoms of chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases.
For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.
As of: 07/15-1.
Krewel Meuselbach GmbH, 53783 Eitorf
For colds of the respiratory tract and to improve the symptoms of chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases.
Active ingredients
- 40 mg ivy leaf extract (2.2-2.9:1); Extracting agent: ethanol 50% (V/V), propylene glycol (98:2)
Excipients
- Spearmint aroma
- Eucalyptus oil
- Mint oil
- Star anise oil
- Levomenthol
- 837 mg propylene glycol
- Glycerol
Indication :
- The medicine is a herbal medicine for colds of the respiratory tract.
- The medicine is used for colds of the respiratory tract and to improve the symptoms of chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases.
- If symptoms persist for a long time or if shortness of breath, fever or purulent or bloody sputum occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately.
Dosage :
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Always take the medicine exactly as described or exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
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Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
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for adults and children over 10 years:
- 31 drops 3 times a day (corresponding to 300 mg of drug per day);
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for children aged 4 - 10:
- 21 drops 3 times a day (corresponding to 200 mg of drug per day);
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for children aged 2 - 4 years:
- 16 drops 3 times a day (corresponding to 150 mg of drug per day);
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for adults and children over 10 years:
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Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
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Duration of application
- Do not take this medicine for more than a few days without medical advice.
- Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak.
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If you have taken more than you should
- If you take more of this medicine than you should, please tell your doctor.
- This can decide on any necessary measures. The listed side effects may occur more frequently.
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If you forget to take it
- Do not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose.
- If you have any further questions about taking the medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Way :
- To take.
- Please take the drops undiluted and drink plenty of fluids (preferably drinking water).
Side effects :
- Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
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possible side effects
- Very rarely, allergic reactions (shortness of breath, swelling, reddening of the skin, itching) can occur after taking medicines containing ivy. Sensitive people may occasionally experience gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
- In appropriately sensitized patients, essential oils can trigger hypersensitivity reactions (including shortness of breath).
- If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects that are not specified.
Interactions :
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Taking together with other medicines
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
- No interactions are known.
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Take with food and drinks
- There are no special features to consider.
Contraindications :
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The medicine must not be taken
- if you are allergic to ivy leaves or any of the other ingredients of this medicine;
- in arginine succinate synthetase deficiency (metabolic disease of the urea cycle);
- in children under 2 years of age due to the possible risk of worsening respiratory symptoms.
- Other preparations are available for infants and children up to 2 years old.
Pregnancy and breast feeding period :
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding as there are no sufficient studies.
Patient information :
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Warnings and Precautions
- Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.
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Ability to drive and use machines
- There are no special precautions required.