SIDROGA

SIDROGA throat and pharynx soothing tea filter pack

Important notes (mandatory information)

Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea, herbal tea. Indications: for the relief of irritation in the case of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and associated dry cough.

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


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea, herbal tea for use in adults and adolescents aged 12 and over
Active ingredients: marshmallow leaves, marshmallow root, liquorice root, anise

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this package leaflet or exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

• Keep the package leaflet. You may want to read it again later.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects not listed in this package leaflet (see section 4).
• If you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days, contact your doctor.

What this package leaflet contains

1. WHAT IS SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE USING SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA?
3. HOW TO USE SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA?
4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?
5. HOW TO STORE SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA?
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea is a herbal medicine. Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea is used to relieve irritation in the case of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and associated dry cough. If you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days, contact your doctor.

2. WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE USING SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA?

Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea must not be used:

• if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to marshmallow leaves, marshmallow root, liquorice root, anise or other umbellifers such as caraway, celery, coriander, dill or fennel as well as anethole.
• in the case of liver diseases caused by bile congestion, liver cirrhosis, high blood pressure, reduced potassium levels in the blood, severe renal impairment.
• if you are pregnant.

Warnings and precautions

Special care should be taken when using Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea:

• in the case of fever, shortness of breath, purulent or bloody sputum, as well as in the case of symptoms that last longer than one week or unclear symptoms. In these cases, a doctor should be consulted.
• if you are taking Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea, you should refrain from consuming liquorice root-containing products (e.g. liquorice) at the same time.
• if you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease or low serum potassium levels in your blood, as you are more sensitive to liquorice root-related side effects. You should consult a doctor.

Children

The use of Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea in children under 12 years of age is not recommended.

Use of Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea together with other medicines

The following interactions are possible: Potassium losses caused by other medicines, e.g. thiazide and loop diuretics, can be increased. Potassium loss increases the sensitivity to digitalis glycosides. Note: The absorption of other medicines taken at the same time may be delayed. Liquorice root can lower the effect of blood pressure-lowering medicines. Medicines containing liquorice root (and foods, e.g. liquorice) should not be taken together with certain medicines that increase urinary excretion (e.g. thiazides), medicines that strengthen the heart muscle (cardiac glycosides), cortisone and cortisone-like substances, stimulant laxatives or other medicines that lead to electrolyte changes. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or intend to take any other medicines.

Use of Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea together with food and drink

If you are taking Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea, you should refrain from consuming liquorice root-containing foods (e.g. liquorice) at the same time.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

The safety during pregnancy and breast-feeding has not been investigated. The use of Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea is not recommended for pregnant and breast-feeding women. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicine.

Driving and using machines

No studies have been conducted.

3. HOW TO USE SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this package leaflet or exactly as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is: Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and adolescents aged 12 and over should drink one cup of the freshly prepared tea infusion 3 times a day.

Method of administration

For drinking after preparing a tea infusion.

Preparation

2 filter bags of Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea are poured over with boiling water (approx. 150 ml), covered and left to infuse for about 10 to 15 minutes, and the filter bags are removed.

Duration of use

Without medical supervision, the intake should not last longer than 7 days. In the case of persistent symptoms of illness or the occurrence of side effects other than those mentioned in the package leaflet, the user should consult a doctor or other qualified person in a medical profession. Do not use for more than 4 - 6 weeks per year without medical advice.

If you have taken more Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea than you should

Overdose symptoms with Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea have not been reported to date. Cases of overdose symptoms have been reported with long-term use or consumption of large amounts of liquorice root (liquorice). These correspond to the side effects described. If you experience any side effects, please notify your doctor. He/she can decide on any necessary measures.

If you forget to use Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea

Continue taking the medicine as directed in the dosage instructions. Do not use double the amount to make up for the missed dose.

If you stop using Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea

No special measures are required in this case.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. With prolonged use and higher dosage, mineralocorticoid effects in the form of sodium and water retention, potassium loss with high blood pressure, tissue water accumulation, reduction of potassium levels in the blood with muscle weakness and, in rare cases, reddening of the urine due to the addition of myoglobin may occur. Occasionally, allergic reactions of the skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract may occur.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, Dept. of Pharmacovigilance, Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger Allee 3, D-53175 Bonn, website: www.bfarm.de. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. HOW TO STORE SIDROGA THROAT AND PHARYNX SOOTHING TEA?

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet/folding box after "Use by". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Storage conditions

Do not store medicines above 25°C and in the original container to protect the medicine from light and moisture.

6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION

What Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea contains

The active ingredients are: marshmallow leaves, marshmallow root, liquorice root, anise. 1 filter bag (at 1.75 g) contains: Active ingredients: 0.61 g marshmallow leaves, 0.44 g marshmallow root, 0.44 g liquorice root, 0.26 g anise. The other ingredients are: none.

What Sidroga Throat and Pharynx Soothing Tea looks like and contents of the pack

Herbal tea in a folding box with 20 paper filter bags in aroma protection packaging.

Pharmaceutical entrepreneur and manufacturer

Sidroga Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsprodukte mbH
Arzbacher Straße 78
56130 Bad Ems
Telephone: 02603 9604 710
Telefax: 02603 9604 711
info@sidroga.com

This package leaflet was last revised in April 2018.

Source: Information from the package leaflet
Status: 12/2019
Indications: for the relief of irritation in the case of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and associated dry cough.