Icelandic Moss Extract

Pharmacological properties

The preparation gerbion syrup of Icelandic moss contains a thick extract of Icelandic moss, which has an antitussive, immunostimulating, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. The main components of the extract of Icelandic moss are mucus in the form of water-soluble polysaccharides, mainly lichenin and isolechenin, as well as bitter lichen acids. polysaccharides exhibit an enveloping effect on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, forming a protective layer that has a calming effect on the surface of the mucous membranes, thereby reducing the cough reflex caused by external irritants, and softening dry and irritating coughs. mucus also combines with water on the surface of the mucous membrane and thus has a local enveloping effect on irritated and dry mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.

Indications

Dry, irritating cough and hoarseness;

• dry mucous membranes in the dry air of residential premises or in insufficiently moistened office rooms during the heating period, as well as with limited nasal breathing or during sports activities;
• heavy load on the vocal cords.

Application

Shake the bottle before use. used in adults and children inside, using a measuring spoon.

Adults and children over the age of 16: 15 ml of syrup 4 times a day (which corresponds to 360 mg of a thick extract of Icelandic moss per day).

Children aged 10-16 years: 10 ml of syrup 4 times a day (which corresponds to 240 mg of a thick extract of Icelandic moss per day).

Children aged 4–10 years: 5 ml of syrup 4 times a day (which corresponds to 120 mg of a thick extract of Icelandic moss per day).

Children aged 1 to 4 years: 2.5 ml of syrup 4 times a day (which corresponds to 60 mg of a thick extract of Icelandic moss per day).

It is recommended to drink Gerbion syrup of Icelandic moss with a large amount of tea or another warm drink, but not earlier than 20 minutes after taking the drug, since the drug is quickly removed from the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and throat.

The duration of treatment depends on the course and severity of the disease and is determined individually by the doctor. After the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of the disease, it is recommended to take the drug for several more days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any excipients.

Side effects

In rare cases, allergic reactions can occur. in the event of any unwanted adverse reactions, treatment should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

special instructions

In case of shortness of breath, fever, sputum with an admixture of pus or blood, hoarseness of the voice or spotting from the nose, you should consult a doctor.

If improvement does not occur 4–5 days after the start of administration, you should consult a doctor.

The preparation Gerbion syrup of Icelandic moss contains sorbitol. Patients with rare hereditary fructose intolerance should not take this drug.

This drug contains a small amount of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg / dose.

Use during pregnancy and lactation. Since clinical data on the use of Icelandic moss extract during pregnancy and lactation are limited, syrup is not recommended for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. There are no data on the effect of this drug on fertility.

Children. The drug is used in children aged 1 year.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with other mechanisms. There is no data on the negative effect of the preparation Gerbion syrup of Icelandic moss on the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with other mechanisms.

Interactions

The effect of the herbion syrup of Icelandic moss on the effect of other drugs was not reported. no interaction studies were performed.

Overdose

Do not take doses that are higher than recommended. no cases of overdose have been noted.

Storage conditions

The drug should be used within 3 months after the first opening of the vial.

Do not chill.