GELOMYRTOL

GELOMYRTOL forte gastro-resistant soft capsules

Important information (mandatory information)

GeloMyrtol forte 300 mg, gastro-resistant soft capsules. Indications: For mucus solution and relief of coughing in acute and chronic bronchitis. For mucus solution in inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis). For use in adults, adolescents and children from 6 years of age. Warning: Contains sorbitol.

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


Clears the airways - shortens the duration of the illness.

• Activates self-cleaning in the airways
• Combats pathogens
• Shortens the duration of the illness

For sinusitis and bronchitis with cough, cold and pressure headache
Head stuffy? Nose blocked? Cough? GeloMyrtol forte is the herbal expectorant for cold-related symptoms such as cough, cold and pressure headache. It dissolves the mucus and promotes the healing process. The result: You can breathe noticeably more freely again, have fewer coughing fits and are fit again more quickly.
Tip: Take GeloMyrtol forte at the first signs of a cold. This way you can prevent it from getting worse and shorten the duration of the illness.

Herbal expectorant for the airways

The effect of GeloMyrtol forte is based on the special combination of high-quality essential oils. In a special process, a special distillate is obtained from four different plants: eucalyptus, sweet orange, myrtle and lemon. The purely herbal active ingredient acts like an inhalation from within. The natural self-cleaning powers of the respiratory tract are activated: the mucus in the bronchi and paranasal sinuses is dissolved, the removal of harmful bacteria and viruses from the respiratory tract is improved and the duration of the illness is shortened.

Dosage GeloMyrtol forte

Acute sinusitis and bronchitis

Adults and adolescents over 12 years 3-4 x 1 capsule daily
Children from 6 to 12 years 1-3 x 1 capsule daily

Chronic sinusitis and bronchitis

Adults and adolescents over 12 years 2-3 x 1 capsule daily
Children from 6 to 12 years 1-2 x 1 capsule daily

For the entire respiratory tract

The mucous membrane of the upper and lower respiratory tract forms a common unit. Therefore, the nose, paranasal sinuses and bronchi are often affected by a respiratory infection at the same time.

GeloMyrtol forte has a comprehensive effect in both the upper and lower respiratory tract: for symptoms such as cough, cold and pressure headache.

Inhalation from within

GeloMyrtol forte has a liberating and soothing effect like an

Inhalation from within

The active ingredients are absorbed by the body and reach the lungs and paranasal sinuses via the bloodstream. From there, the essential oils are exhaled. You can feel and smell GeloMyrtol forte like an inhalation.

Benefits in chronic bronchitis

Cough and expectoration are the typical signs of bronchitis. It is considered chronic if the symptoms persist for at least three months per year on most days in two consecutive years. Studies show that regular intake of GeloMyrtol forte has a positive effect on the course of chronic bronchitis.

Gelomyrtol forte and antibiotics

A respiratory infection is usually caused by viruses. In some cases, however, it is aggravated by bacteria - an antibiotic may be necessary. It is possible that your doctor will recommend that you take GeloMyrtol forte in addition to the prescribed antibiotic. This makes sense because it dissolves the mucus and promotes the healing process. Symptoms such as cough, cold, pressure headache are relieved. This way you will get fit again faster.

Effective in every phase of the cold

GeloMyrtol forte is a good choice in every phase of the cold. Taking it at the first signs of a cold can ward off the illness before it takes hold. The self-cleaning mechanism of the respiratory tract is activated. If the infection has already spread, the herbal active ingredient dissolves the mucus in the upper and lower respiratory tract. With GeloMyrtol forte you can breathe noticeably more freely again.

For children from 6 years

Children are particularly prone to symptoms such as cold and cough, which can quickly develop into bronchitis. The herbal expectorant GeloMyrtol forte is suitable for children from 6 years of age and is well tolerated. GeloMyrtol forte is also available as a smaller capsule: Myrtol. The smaller, oval capsules are particularly easy to swallow.
Tip: Taking it with applesauce or yogurt is very popular with children.

Frequently asked questions &

Answers

Why should GeloMyrtol forte be taken before meals?
Taking GeloMyrtol forte half an hour before meals ensures the fastest onset of action. In order for the active ingredients to develop their full effect, take the capsule with a glass of water. This allows the capsule to reach the small intestine undamaged, where the special distillate of essential oils is best absorbed. Interactions of GeloMyrtol forte with food are not known.

Can GeloMyrtol forte also be taken over a longer period of time?
There are no concerns about long-term use. GeloMyrtol forte is also successfully used for chronic bronchitis and sinusitis. In decades of therapeutic use in clinics and practices, it has proven to be very well tolerated and effective. Many patients with chronic sinusitis or chronic bronchitis have had very good experiences with the long-term use of GeloMyrtol® forte over many years. In a large clinical study over 6 months, it was shown that the intensity and frequency of acute infections could be significantly reduced by administering GeloMyrtol forte over the winter months in patients with chronic bronchitis.*
* Meister et al.: Efficacy and tolerability of standardized myrtol in the long-term treatment of chronic bronchitis; Arzneim.-Forsch./Drug Res. (1999) 49(I) 4: 351-358

Source: Manufacturer's information
Status: 03/2023
Indications: For mucus solution and relief of coughing in acute and chronic bronchitis. For mucus solution in inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis). For use in adults, adolescents and children from 6 years of age. Warning: Contains sorbitol.