Alteika Galichpharm chewable tablets 100 mg blister No. 20

Instructions for use Alteika Galichpharm chewable tablets 100 mg blister No. 20

Composition

active ingredient: 1 tablet contains marshmallow herb (Althaea officinalis L.) dry extract 1:40 (extractant – drinking water) – 100 mg;

excipients: light magnesium carbonate, aspartame (E 951), tartaric acid, povidone, sucrose (sucrose), calcium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide, flavoring (orange).

Dosage form

Chewable tablets.

Main physicochemical properties: tablets of grayish-brown color with inclusions, round shape with a flat surface, a score and a bevel.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Expectorants.

ATX code R05C A05.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Alteika Galichpharm is an effective expectorant, the action of which is provided by secretolytic and bronchodilator properties. The drug has a moderate antitussive effect, reduces the number of coughing attacks and their intensity. Normalizes altered bronchopulmonary secretion, improves sputum discharge: reduces its viscosity and adhesive properties, facilitates the movement of sputum from the lower to the upper respiratory tract and its expectoration.

The drug Alteika Galichpharm is non-toxic and does not have a local irritating effect.

Indication

Cough in acute and chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by the formation of thick and viscous bronchial secretions and/or impaired expectoration: bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

At the moment, there is no information about drug interactions of Alteika Galichpharm. Do not prescribe simultaneously with drugs that suppress cough (codeine). The drug can be taken simultaneously with other antitussive and expectorant drugs.

Application features

Sometimes in patients with chronic inflammatory lung diseases at the beginning of treatment with Alteika Galichpharm, sputum viscosity may increase due to the separation of sputum that has accumulated in the bronchial tree and contains a large amount of detritus, proteins and inflammatory elements. Therefore, in case of diffuse bronchial damage, significant changes in the physicochemical properties of sputum and a decrease in mucociliary transport, therapy with Alteika Galichpharm should be combined with the appointment of mucolytic drugs (bromhexine).

The drug contains sucrose, which should be taken into account by patients with diabetes mellitus. The drug should also not be prescribed to patients with rare hereditary diseases such as fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency.

Due to the aspartame content in the medicinal product, it should not be used by patients with phenylketonuria.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

The drug does not affect the reaction speed when driving or working with other dangerous mechanisms.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

There is no experience of use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Method of administration and doses

Adults and children over 12 years of age should take 1 tablet 4 times a day before meals. The tablets should be chewed and washed down with a small amount of water.

The dose for children aged 3 to 12 years is 1 tablet 3 times a day.

The course of treatment is from 7 days to 1–2 months, depending on the form of the disease.

Children

The drug should not be used in children under 3 years of age.

Overdose

When using the indicated therapeutic doses of the drug, overdose is impossible. With prolonged use or overdose, nausea and vomiting may occur. Therapy is symptomatic.

Adverse reactions

In some cases, allergic reactions are possible, including hives and itching.

If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the drug and consult a doctor.

Expiration date

2 years.

Storage conditions

Store in original packaging, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging

10 tablets in a blister, 2 blisters in a pack.

Vacation category

Without a prescription.

Producer

PJSC "Kyivmedpreparat".

Location of the manufacturer and its business address

Ukraine, 01032, Kyiv, Saksaganskoho St., 139.