TUSSAMAG

Active material: liquid extract of thyme
When ATH: R05CA
CCF: Drug with expectorant and antimicrobial action
ICD-10 codes (testimony): J04, J20, J37, J42
When CSF: 12.02.04.04
Manufacturer: ratiopharm GmbH (Germany)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Syrup 9% a brown liquid with a smell of thyme.

Excipients: potassium sorbate, citric acid monohydrate, caramel 15750, glycerol 85%, sorbitol 70%, Purified water.

175 g – vials of dark glass (1) – packs cardboard.

◊ Syrup a brown liquid with a characteristic odor of thyme.

Excipients: Sodium benzoate, thick chestnut leaf extract (alcohol), hydrochloric acid 25%, glycerol 85%, caramel CERESTAR 15750, sucrose 66.5%, Purified water.

200 g – vials of dark glass (1) – packs cardboard.

◊ Drops for intake as a clear liquid reddish brown with the smell of thyme.

Excipients: ethanol, Sorbitol liquid (noncrystallizing).

20 g – dark glass bottles with cork-dropper (1) – packs cardboard.
50 g – dark glass bottles with cork-dropper (1) – packs cardboard.

Pharmacological action

Phytopreparation with expectorant; liquefies phlegm and reduces its viscosity, contributing to the better discharge of its.

Active ingredients 9% Syrup – thymol and carvacrol – also have antimicrobial action.

Pharmacokinetics

In accordance with the International Convention (EMEAHMPWG11 / 99) in clinical trials of herbal drugs is not required an isolated study of pharmacokinetic parameters.

Testimony

- Upper respiratory tract infection with obstruction of sputum discharge (bronchitis, tracheitis, traheobronhit).

Dosage regimen

Tussamag Drops for oral administration It can be used undiluted, diluted with water or on a piece of sugar.

Adults appoint 40-60 drop. 3-4 times / day.

Children under the age of 5 years and adolescents appoint 20-50 drop. 3 times / day.

Children aged 1 Year to 5 years appoint 10-25 drop. 2-3 times / day.

Tussamag syrup and syrup 9% It should be taken into, preferably after meals.

Adults appoint 2-3 chain.l. (10-15 ml) 3-4 times / day.

Children under the age of 5 years and adolescents appoint 1-2 chain.l. (5-10 ml) 3-4 times / day.

Children aged 1 Year to 5 years appoint 1 chain.l. (5 ml) 2-3 times / day.

Side effect

Maybe: allergic reactions, nausea (syrup and drops for oral).

Maybe: allergic reactions (syrup 9%).

Contraindications

- Chronic heart failure decompensation;

- Renal failure;

- Liver failure;

- Pregnancy;

- Breastfeeding;

- Children up to age 1 year;

- Hypersensitivity to the drug.

FROM caution should apply Tussamag drops for oral administration in alcoholism, severe liver disease.

FROM caution Tussamag syrup should be used in patients with diabetes.

Pregnancy and lactation

Do not use this drug during pregnancy and lactation.

Cautions

Tussamag drops for oral administration contain 19 vol.% ethanol, syrup and syrup 9% – 4 vol.% ethanol.

In appointing Tussamag syrup 9% (bottle 175 g) patients with diabetes should be considered, what 1 teaspoon of syrup contains sugar 1.85 g sorbitol, what is 0.15 HE.

In appointing Tussamag syrup (bottle 200 g) patients with diabetes should be considered, what 1 teaspoon of syrup contains 3.3 g sucrose, what is 0.28 HE.

The preparation contains a plant extract, therefore the possible slight turbidity of the solution or the appearance of the sediment in the bottle, however, this does not affect the effectiveness of the drug.

Overdose

Until now, data on overdose lacking.

Drug Interactions

Concomitant use Tussamag syrup and drops with oral antitussive drugs, Drug, reduces the formation of phlegm, prevents liquefied sputum expectorate.

Interaction Tussamag syrup 9% with other drugs has not detected.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

Tussamag drops for oral administration should be kept out of reach of children at or above 25 ° C. Tussamag syrup and syrup 9% It should be kept out of reach of children at or above 30 ° C. The drug should not be frozen! Shelf life – 3 year.