Powdered golden gentian, powdered Primula species (primrose and/or primrose), powdered Rumex species (meadow sorrel, mountain sorrel, clematis, spinach sorrel, mugwort, and/or sorrel), powdered elderberry, and powdered ironwort
What Sinupret Forte Is And What Is Sinupret Forte Used For
Sinupret forte is herbal medicine for the relief of symptoms in the nose and its sinuses during colds.
What You Need To Know Before Taking Sinupret Forte
Do Not Take Sinupret Forte
- If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other sinupret forte ingredients (listed in section 6).
- If you have a stomach ulcer.
Warnings And Precautions
Serious hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Stop taking Sinupret forte and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
These types of reactions may require emergency hospital care. See also section 4.
If you have gastritis (stomach catarrh) or a sensitive stomach, you should be especially careful when using this medicine. Sinupret forte should preferably be taken after meals with a glass of water.
If the symptoms in the nose and sinuses last longer than 2 weeks, get worse, recur often, and/or are followed by fever and coughing up long mucus, you should contact a doctor.
Children
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to lack of sufficient data.
Other Medicines And Sinupret Forte
When contacting a doctor or other healthcare professional, remember to mention that you are taking or have recently taken this over-the-counter medicine.
The effect of simultaneous intake of other drugs has not been studied.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility
In the absence of sufficient data, use sinupret forte for breastfeeding and during pregnancy is not recommended.
The drug’s possible effect on fertility has not been studied.
Driving Ability And Use Of Machinery
Sinupret forte has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects.
Description of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Sinupret Forte Contains Glucose, Lactose, Sucrose And Sorbitol
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, you should talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
How To Use Sinupret Forte
Sinupret Forte Dosage
- Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- The recommended Sinupret Forte dosage is
- Adults, the elderly, and adolescents from 12 years of age: 1 tablet 3 times daily.
- Mode of administration
- The tablets should be swallowed whole with a little liquid (eg a glass of water), after meals.
- Treatment time
- Sinupret forte should not be used for longer than 2 weeks. See section 2.
Use For Children And Adolescents
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
If You Have Used Too Much Sinupret Forte
If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.
If You Forget To Use Sinupret Forte
- Do not take a double Sinupret Forte Dosage to make up for a missed tablet.
If You Stop Using Sinupret Forte
- It is harmless to stop taking Sinupret forte.
- If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible Sinupret Forte Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- Stomach problems eg
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea
are common side effect of sinupret forte.
- Hypersensitivity reactions in the skin eg
- Rash
- Redness
- Itching
are rare sinupret Forte side effects.
- Allergic reactions such as
- Angioedema
- Shortness of breath and facial edema (swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
have been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users). This type of side effect of sinupret forte may require urgent hospital care, see also section 2.
How To Store Sinupret Forte
- Store at a maximum of 30 °C.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Use before the expiry date stated on the carton and tablet map after “Expiry date.”. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste. Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information
Contents Declaration
- The active substances in 1 coated tablet are:
- 12 mg powdered golden gentian ( Gentiana lutea L.), root, corresponding to 12 mg dried root,
- 36 mg powdered Primula species (primrose ( Primula veris L.) and/or primrose ( Primula elatior L. Hill)), flower, equivalent to 36 mg dried flowers
- 36 mg of powdered Rumex species (meadow sorrel ( Rumex acetosa L.), mountain sorrel ( Rumex acetosella L.), snowdrop ( Rumex obtusifolius L.), spinach drop ( Rumex patientia L.), mug drop ( Rumex Crispus L.) and/or large sorrel ( Rumex thyrsiflorus Fingerh.)), herb, equivalent to 36 mg dried herb
- 36 mg powdered elder ( Sambucus nigra L.), flower, equivalent to 36 mg dried flowers,
- 36 mg of powdered iron herb ( Verbena Officinalis L.), herb, corresponding to 36 mg of dried herb.
- Other ingredients are:
- Sucrose
- Talc
- Lactose monohydrate
- Calcium carbonate
- Potato starch
- Corn starch
- Dextrin
- Colloidal anhydrous silica
- Stearic acid
- Titanium dioxide (dye E 171)
- Liquid glucose
- Gelatin
- Indigo carmine aluminum lacquer (dye E 132)
- Shellac
- Light magnesium oxide
- Sorbitol
- Basic butylated methacrylate copolymer
- Montanglycol wax
- Riboflavin (E 101)
- Castor oil
- Chlorophyllin-copper complex (E 141)
Appearance And Package Sizes Of The Medicine
- Sinupret forte is a sugar-coated, green, round, biconvex tablet with a smooth surface and a sweet taste. The coated tablet has a diameter of 10.3 – 10.9 mm.
- Sinupret forte is available in packs of 20 and 50 tablets.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Bionorica SE
Kerschensteinerstrasse 11-15
92318 Neumarkt
Germany
Telephone +49-9181-23190
Fax +49-9181-231265
Email: info@bionorica.de