SIDROGA

SIDROGA Fennel Tea Filter Bags

Important notes (mandatory information)

Sidroga Fennel, herbal tea. Areas of application: for the treatment of respiratory diseases, for digestive problems such as mild, cramp-like gastrointestinal problems, a feeling of fullness and flatulence, and for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.

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


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Sidroga Fennel, herbal tea for use in adults, children and infants
Active ingredient: Bitter fennel

Read the entire package leaflet carefully as it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without a prescription. However, Sidroga Fennel must be used as directed in order to achieve the best possible treatment results.

• Keep the package leaflet. You may want to read it again later.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, you must consult a doctor.
• If any of the side effects listed occur to a significant extent or if you notice any side effects not listed in this package leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

This package leaflet contains

1. WHAT IS SIDROGA FENNEL AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE TAKING SIDROGA FENNEL?
3. HOW TO TAKE SIDROGA FENNEL?
4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?
5. HOW TO STORE SIDROGA FENNEL?
6. FURTHER INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS SIDROGA FENNEL AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Sidroga Fennel is a herbal gastrointestinal remedy. Sidroga Fennel is a herbal medicine for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Sidroga Fennel is used for digestive problems such as mild, cramp-like gastrointestinal problems, a feeling of fullness and flatulence, and for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.

2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE TAKING SIDROGA FENNEL?

Sidroga Fennel must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to fennel.

Special care should be taken when taking Sidroga Fennel if the symptoms described in section 1 worsen, last longer than 7 days or recur periodically. Consultation with a doctor is recommended in this case.

When taking Sidroga Fennel with other medicines

Interactions with other medicines have not been reported to date. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using or have recently taken/used any other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.

Children

There is no evidence of any risks arising from the widespread use of fennel as a medicine or in food. Sidroga Fennel can therefore be recommended for use in children and infants.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

There is no evidence of any risks arising from the widespread use of fennel as a medicine or in food. However, there are no adequate studies on the use of fennel during pregnancy. Sidroga Fennel should therefore only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor. There is extensive experience with the use of fennel during breast-feeding. No risks have been observed. Sidroga Fennel can therefore be recommended for use during breast-feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using any medicines.

Driving and using machines

No special precautions are required.

3. HOW TO TAKE SIDROGA FENNEL?

Always take Sidroga Fennel exactly as described in this package leaflet. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, drink a cup of the tea infusion prepared as follows 2 to 3 times a day. Preparation: Pour boiling water (approx. 150 ml) over 1 to 2 Sidroga Fennel filter bags, cover and let steep for about 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the filter bags. Note: For infants and toddlers, the tea infusion can also be used to dilute milk or baby food. Do not take Sidroga Fennel without medical advice if the symptoms persist for more than 7 days or recur periodically. Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Sidroga Fennel is too strong or too weak.

If you have taken a larger amount of Sidroga Fennel than you should and you notice any symptoms due to the higher dosage, please inform your doctor. He/she can decide on any necessary measures.

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

4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?

Like all medicines, Sidroga Fennel can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Possible side effects

Very rare (in less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated, or unknown) allergic reactions of the skin and respiratory tract.

Reporting of side effects

If you get 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 FENNEL?

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the envelope/folding box after < Expiry date >. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Storage conditions: Please store the medicine in its original packaging to protect the contents from light and moisture.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Sidroga Fennel contains

The active ingredient is: Bitter fennel 1 filter bag (at 2.0 g) contains 2.0 g of bitter fennel.

What Sidroga Fennel looks like and contents of the pack

Original pack with 20 filter bags at 2.0 g each.

Pharmaceutical entrepreneur and manufacturer

Sidroga Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsprodukte mbH,
56119 Bad Ems
Tel.: o 26 03-96 04 710
Fax: o 26 03 - 96 04 711
info@sidroga.com

This package leaflet was last revised in January 2014.

Source: Information from the package leaflet
Status: 11/2016
Areas of application: for the treatment of respiratory diseases, for digestive problems such as mild, cramp-like gastrointestinal problems, a feeling of fullness and flatulence, and for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.