Imupret oral drops are used for the following indications:
- treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis);
- prevention of complications and relapses in respiratory viral infections due to a decrease in the body’s defenses.
Composition
100 g of drops contain (active ingredients) 29 g of aqueous-alcoholic extract (extractant ethanol 59% (v/v)) from medicinal plants:
- marshmallow root (Radix Althaeae) – 0.4 g;
- chamomile flowers (Flores Chamomillae) – 0.3 g;
- horsetail herb (Herba Equiseti) – 0.5 g;
- walnut leaves (Folia Juglandis) – 0.4 g;
- yarrow herb (Herba Millefolii) – 0.4 g;
- oak bark (Cortex Quercus) – 0.2 g;
- dandelion grass (Herba Taraxaci) – 0.4 m
Excipients: ethanol 19% (v/v), purified water.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of the active or auxiliary substances of the drug, as well as to plants of the Asteraceae family.
Method of application
Unless otherwise prescribed, the drug should be used in the following doses:
- children aged 1 year:
- for acute manifestations – 5 drops 5-6 times a day;
- after the acute symptoms subside and for preventive therapy – 5 drops 3 times a day;
- children aged 2 to 5 years:
- for acute manifestations – 10 drops 5-6 times a day;
- after the acute symptoms subside and for preventive therapy – 10 drops 3 times a day;
- children aged 6 to 11 years:
- for acute manifestations – 15 drops 5-6 times a day;
- after the acute symptoms subside and for preventive therapy – 15 drops 3 times a day;
- adults and children over 12 years old:
- for acute manifestations – 25 drops 5-6 times a day;
- after the acute symptoms subside and for preventive therapy – 25 drops 3 times a day.
The solution should be shaken before use. The bottle should be held vertically when instilling the drug. The drops are usually taken undiluted. The specified number of drops should be held in the mouth for a short time and then swallowed. If necessary, the drops can be used with a small amount of water. Children can be given the drops by adding them to juice or tea.
Even after the acute symptoms disappear, it is advisable to continue treatment for another week to prevent recurrence of the disease.
The drug is well tolerated, so it can be recommended for long-term use. For basic therapy of chronic respiratory diseases (especially tonsillitis), the drug should be used for at least 6 weeks.
Application features
Pregnant women
The drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Children
The medicine should not be used in children under one year of age.
Drivers
There is no information about the direct effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles or other mechanisms, but it should be borne in mind that the drug contains ethanol.
Overdose
Cases of drug poisoning due to overdose are unknown.
Treatment: symptomatic therapy.
Side effects
Rarely, gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g. abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting) may occur. Allergic reactions (e.g. rash, itching, shortness of breath) may also occur.
When used in combination with preparations containing chamomile flowers, allergic reactions may occur, as well as in patients with hypersensitivity to other plants of the Asteraceae family (for example, yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)).
If any adverse reactions occur, you should stop using the drug and be sure to consult a doctor.
Interaction
Preparations containing oak bark may weaken or block the absorption of alkaloids and other alkaline drugs when used simultaneously.
Storage conditions
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach of children.
Shelf life – 2 years.
An opened bottle is suitable for use within 6 months.
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