Broncophen Synergus pastilles N20

ATC code: R05CA 

Active substances: Thymi Herbae Extractum Siccum

Vendor, principal: Kwizda Pharma Gmbh. 
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BRONCOPHEN THYMIA 59.5MG N20

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Broncophen Thymia, pastilles

Common thyme dry extract

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always take Broncophen Thymia exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist has told you.
-   Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
-   Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
-   If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
-   You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.

What is in this leaflet

1.   What Broncophen Thymia is and what it is used for
2.   What you need to know before you use Broncophen Thymia
3.   How to take Broncophen Thymia
4.   Possible side effects
5   How to store Broncophen Thymia
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Broncophen Thymia is and what it is used for

Broncophen Thymia is a traditional herbal product which indication is based on long-term experience. Broncophen is an expectorant for cough with concomitant upper airway viral infection.

2. What you need to know before you use Broncophen Thymia Do not use Broncophen Thymia

- if you are allergic to the active ingredient common thyme or any plants from the Lamiaceae family or any other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions Children

Do not give the medicine to children under 4 years of age.

Other medicines and Broncophen Thymia

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines, including medicines bought without prescription.
No known interaction with other medicines

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

There are no studies evaluating the effects on the ability to drive and use machines. Broncophen Thymia does not contain ingredients that could cause drowsiness.

Broncophen Thymia contains fructose and sorbitol

If you have been told by your doctor that you have intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
One pastille equals approximately 1 bread unit. Diabetic patients should take this into consideration.

3. How to take Broncophen Thymia

Always use Broncophen Thymia exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Posology

If not instructed otherwise by the doctor, the recommended dose is:
Children over 12 years, adolescents, adults and elderly patients:
1.. .2 pastilles every 3-4 hours (4 to 6 times daily)
Children aged 4.12 years 1 pastille every 3-4 hours (4 to 6 times daily)
Oral (for suction; let slowly melt in the mouth)
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.

If you take more Broncophen Thymia you should

Sorbitol might have a slight laxative effect in amounts of more than 20 g daily, which equals to more than 40 pastilles.

If you forget to use Broncophen Thymia

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Broncophen Thymia can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Sporadic cases of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. itch, rash) or gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. nausea, vomiting) have been reported.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via www.ravimiamet.ee. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Broncophen Thymia

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Broncophen Thymia after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 25 °C.
Store in the blisters in outer package, in order to protect from light.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information What Broncophen Thymia contains:

-   The active substance is common thyme. 1 pastille contains common thyme dry extract 59.5 mg (DER = 7...13:1; at least 0.4% of phenols calculated a thymol).
-   The other ingredients are: acacia gum (E414), fructose, sorbitol (E420), maltodextrin, citric acid (E330), saccharin sodium (E954), flavouring agents, liquid paraffin, white beeswax (E901), purified water.

What Broncophen Thymia looks like and contents of the pack

Broncophen Thymia are hexagonal brown pastilles.
Broncophen Thymia is available in blister packages with 20 pastilles.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Kwizda Pharma GmbH Effingergasse 21,
1160 Vienna Austria
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
KBM Pharma OÜ Tähtvere 4 51007 Tartu Tel.: +372 733 8080

The leaflet was last revised in February 2014.

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