BITTER

BITTER Elixir

Important notes (mandatory information)

BITTER Elixir, syrup.

Indications

According to anthroposophical knowledge of man and nature. These include: Stimulation of peptic digestive activity by harmonising motor and secretory functions, e.g. loss of appetite, feeling of fullness, nausea.

For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Bitter Elixir, syrup
Active ingredient: Aqueous extract of gentian root, ginger root, calamus root, peppercorns and wormwood

Composition

10 g (= 8.5 ml) contain: Aqueous extract of 0.2165 g gentian root, 0.133 g ginger root, 0.02 g calamus root, 0.004 g peppercorns and 0.1665 g wormwood 6 g. Other ingredient: Sucrose. Contains sucrose (sucrose/sugar).

Indications

According to anthroposophical knowledge of man and nature. These include: Stimulation of peptic digestive activity by harmonising motor and secretory functions, e.g. loss of appetite, feeling of fullness, nausea.

Contraindications

BITTER Elixir must not be used:

• in case of known hypersensitivity to ginger and pepper.
• in case of stomach and intestinal ulcers.
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Use only after consulting a doctor in case of gallstones.

Precautions for use and warnings

There is not enough documented experience with the use of this medicine in infants. It should therefore not be used in children under 6 years of age. This medicine contains sucrose. Please only take Bitter Elixir after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from an intolerance to certain sugars. 1 tablespoon (15 ml) contains 7 g sucrose (sugar). You should take this into account if you are on a diabetic diet. Bitter Elixir can be harmful to teeth (caries).

Dosage and method of administration

Unless otherwise prescribed:

• Children from 6 to under 12 years of age: Take 1 teaspoon of Bitter Elixir 1 to 3 times a day, undiluted or diluted with water before meals.
• Adults and children aged 12 and over: Take 1 tablespoon of syrup 1 to 3 times a day, possibly diluted with water, before meals.

Duration of use

Treatment should be completed after 5 days. If there is no improvement within this period, a doctor should be consulted.

Side effects

None known.

Contents

180 ml

Pharmaceutical entrepreneur and manufacturer

WALA Heilmittel GmbH
Dorfstraße 1
73087 Bad Boll/Eckwälden

This package leaflet was last revised in January 2018.

Source: Information from the Wala catalogue
Status: 04/2019
Indications: According to anthroposophical knowledge of man and nature. These include: Stimulation of peptic digestive activity by harmonising motor and secretory functions, e.g. loss of appetite, feeling of fullness, nausea.