{"id":13320,"date":"2021-09-04T06:07:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T06:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13320"},"modified":"2021-11-10T09:13:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T09:13:17","slug":"galexir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/galexir\/","title":{"rendered":"Galexir | Extracts of artichoke, golden gentian, and turmeric | uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oral&nbsp;solution<br>Extracts of artichoke, golden gentian, and turmeric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Galexir is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Galexir is a traditional herbal medicine used for occasional indigestion such as bloating and flatulence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The indications for traditional herbal medicine are based solely on the experience of long-term use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Galexir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Galexir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to artichoke, gullgentiana, turmeric or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to basket-flowered plants (eg red sun hat, grebe, daisy or wormwood).<\/li><li>in&nbsp;ulcers&nbsp;or ulcers of the&nbsp;duodenum&nbsp;a.<\/li><li>in case of blockage in the bile ducts, bile duct inflammation, liver disease,&nbsp;gallstones&nbsp;and other biliary&nbsp;tract diseases&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Galexir is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age, as experience is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Galexir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drugs can affect each other&#8217;s effects.&nbsp;It cannot be ruled out that Galexir may potentiate the effect of blood thinners (so-called&nbsp;anticoagulants, such as Warren) when used concomitantly.&nbsp;It is therefore important that you tell your doctor that you are taking Galexir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of contact with a doctor or other healthcare professional, remember to tell them that you are taking or have recently taken this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of adequate data, Galexir should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The potential effect of the drug on&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;has not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Galexir has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Galexir contains fructose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Galexir contains 4 &#8211; 8 g of fructose per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.&nbsp;This should be considered by patients with&nbsp;diabetes mellitus.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Galexir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults, the elderly, and adolescents from 12 years:<\/em>&nbsp;20 &#8211; 40 ml 3 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not recommended for children under 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The supplied dosage measurements should be used for proper&nbsp;dosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking the&nbsp;dose, the bottle should be tightly closed and immediately placed in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galexir is intended for temporary use.&nbsp;You should consult a doctor if the symptoms worsen or do not improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Galexir than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Galexir can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, allergic reactions affecting the skin and respiratory tract may occur.&nbsp;Cases of diarrhea, cramping abdominal pain, headache,&nbsp;tachycardia&nbsp;(palpitations), and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;have been reported.&nbsp;Milder symptoms such as dry mouth, flatulence, and stomach irritation may occur.&nbsp;The frequency of these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Galexir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unopened packaging is stored at a maximum of 25\u00baC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened packaging should be stored in a refrigerator (2\u00baC &#8211; 8\u00baC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened packaging is durable for 4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacy staff to discard medicines that are no longer used.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance in Galexir (1 ml) is 470 mg of liquid extract of artichoke, golden gentian, and turmeric, corresponding to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32 mg dried leaf from artichoke (&nbsp;<em>Cynara scolymus<\/em>&nbsp;L.),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 mg dried root of golden gentian (&nbsp;<em>Gentiana lutea<\/em>&nbsp;L.),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 mg dried turmeric rootstock (&nbsp;<em>Curcuma longa<\/em>&nbsp;L.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transparent to slightly cloudy light brown to brown liquid with herb-like smell and sweet herb-like very bitter taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galexir is available in packs of 250 ml solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SALUS-HOUSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bahnhofstrasse 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>83052 Bruckm\u00fchl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information is provided by<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Midsona Sverige AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 505 77<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>202 15 Malm\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer contact: 040-660 20 40<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Galexir is a traditional herbal medicine used for occasional indigestion such as bloating and flatulence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2207],"tags":[14725,14718,14721,14727,14726,14719,14724,14720,14723,14722],"class_list":["post-13320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-g","tag-benefits-of-galexir","tag-extracts-of-artichoke","tag-galexir","tag-galexir-dosage","tag-galexir-side-effects","tag-golden-gentian","tag-side-effects-of-galexir","tag-turmeric","tag-what-galexir-is-used-for","tag-what-is-galexir"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13320"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15607,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13320\/revisions\/15607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}