{"id":5246,"date":"2020-12-14T06:49:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T06:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5246"},"modified":"2021-08-02T07:03:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:03:54","slug":"alpine-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/alpine-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpine Power &#8211; Alpenkraft uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Active substances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain&nbsp;<em>pine<\/em>&nbsp;oil (&nbsp;<em>Pinus mugo<\/em>&nbsp;Turra)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemon oil (&nbsp;<em>Citrus lemon<\/em>&nbsp;(L.) Burman fil.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star anise oil (&nbsp;<em>Illicium verum<\/em>&nbsp;Hooker fil.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitter fennel oil (&nbsp;<em>Foeniculum vulgare<\/em>&nbsp;Miller var.&nbsp;<em>Vulgare<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eucalyptus oil (&nbsp;<em>Eucalyptus globulus<\/em>&nbsp;Labill.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peppermint oil (&nbsp;<em>Mentha x Piperita<\/em>&nbsp;L.)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water distillates from the plants mentioned below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyme (&nbsp;<em>Thymus&nbsp;vulgaris<\/em>&nbsp;L.), herb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linden (&nbsp;<em>Tilia cordata<\/em>&nbsp;Miller), flower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anise (&nbsp;<em>Pimpinella anisum<\/em>&nbsp;L.), fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cumin (&nbsp;<em>Carum carvi<\/em>&nbsp;L.), fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitter fennel (&nbsp;<em>Foeniculum vulgare<\/em>&nbsp;Miller), fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tramp\u00f6rt (\u00a0<em>Polygonum aviculare<\/em>\u00a0L.), herb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Alpenkraft is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpenkraft is a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve the symptoms of colds and temporary coughs.&nbsp;The indications for traditional herbal medicine are based solely on the experience of long-term use.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before taking Alpenkraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take over Alpenkraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances or to any of the excipients in Alpenkraft (See section 6. Other information).<\/li><li>You have known&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;to anethole, menthol, anise, fennel, or other flock-flowering plants.<\/li><li>You have&nbsp;asthma.<\/li><li>You have an inflammatory condition in your stomach, intestines, or gallbladder.<\/li><li>You have impaired liver function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Alpenkraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of concomitant use of other drugs has not been studied.<\/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, use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.<\/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>Alpine power 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 of this leaflet.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alpine power contains sugar and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>15 ml Alpenkraft contains 6 g of sugar, which should be considered by people suffering from&nbsp;diabetes mellitus&nbsp;(diabetes).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpine power can be harmful to the teeth due to the high sugar content.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpine power contains 1% (v \/ v)&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol), ie.&nbsp;up to 200 mg per&nbsp;dose, equivalent to 5 ml strong beer or 2 ml wine per&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Harmful to people with alcoholism.&nbsp;This should be taken into consideration by patients with liver disease or&nbsp;epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpine power contains sucrose, fructose, and&nbsp;glucose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using Alpenkraft.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Alpenkraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and the elderly<\/em>: 15 ml 3-5 times daily.&nbsp;The syrup&nbsp;should be allowed to act in the mouth before swallowing.&nbsp;Shake the bottle before&nbsp;measuring&nbsp;a&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpine power should not be used for more than 2 weeks per treatment session.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 2 weeks.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Alpenkraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Alpenkraft can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare cases of allergic reactions in the skin, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal tract have been reported.&nbsp;Gastrointestinal upset or heartburn may occur.<\/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 includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How Alpenkraft should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unopened packaging should be stored at a maximum of 25&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened packaging must be stored in a refrigerator (2&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C &#8211; 8&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C) and is then stable for 4 weeks.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&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>1 ml Alpenkraft contains:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active ingredients:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.71 mg rock&nbsp;<em>pine oil<\/em>&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Pinus mugo<\/em>&nbsp;Turra)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.26 mg lemon oil (&nbsp;<em>Citrus limon<\/em>&nbsp;(L.) Burman fil.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.15 mg star anise oil (&nbsp;<em>Illicium verum<\/em>&nbsp;Hooker file)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.15 mg bitter fennel oil (&nbsp;<em>Foeniculum vulgare<\/em>&nbsp;Miller. Var.&nbsp;<em>Vulgare<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.09 mg eucalyptus oil (&nbsp;<em>Eucalyptus globulus<\/em>&nbsp;Labill.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.09 mg peppermint oil (&nbsp;<em>Mentha x Piperita<\/em>&nbsp;L.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>192.5 mg aqueous distillate from the plants listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.65 mg thyme (&nbsp;<em>Thymus&nbsp;vulgaris<\/em>&nbsp;L.), herb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.67 mg linden (&nbsp;<em>Tilia cordata<\/em>&nbsp;Miller), flower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.21 mg anise (&nbsp;<em>Pimpinella anisum<\/em>&nbsp;L.), fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.21 mg cumin (&nbsp;<em>Carum carvi<\/em>&nbsp;L.), fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.21 mg bitter fennel (&nbsp;<em>Foeniculum vulgare<\/em>&nbsp;Miller), fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.54 mg trampoline (&nbsp;<em>Polygonum aviculare<\/em>&nbsp;L.), herb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other ingredients:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sucrose 400 mg, honey 371 mg, water extract of thyme, linden, anise, cumin, bitter fennel, and trampoline.&nbsp;Malt extract, water,&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;96% 12.5 mg, licorice root extract, sodium alginate E 401, anhydrous tetrasodium pyrophosphate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Light brown, cloudy syrupy liquid with&nbsp;aromatic&nbsp;smell and taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown glass bottle of 250 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SALUS Haus GmbH &amp; Co.&nbsp;KG, Bahnhofstrasse 24, 83052 Bruckm\u00fchl, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel .: +49 8062 9010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fax: +49 8062 6508<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>email: export@salus.de<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alpenkraft is a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve the symptoms of colds and temporary coughs. 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