Iberogast – how does it work? Indications and dosage of Iberogast

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Iberogast is a herbal preparation used in family medicine and gastrology. The main purpose of taking the drug is to improve the work of the digestive system. The preparation reduces the feeling of bloating, has a diastolic effect and inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. Are there any contraindications to taking Iberogast? We check how it should be dosed and what its price is

Iberogast – how does it work?

Iberogast is an oral fluid that is used in gastrointestinal disorders. The action of the drug is based on natural ingredients that have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In addition, Iberogast is designed to prevent bloating and gas.

form, dose, packaging availability category the active substance
oral fluid 20 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml in a glass bottle OTC (over-the-counter) composite product

Indications for the use of Iberogast

The active substance of Iberogast are herbal ingredients, including extracts of bitter dressing herb, angelica root, chamomile flower, caraway fruit, milk thistle fruit, lemon balm leaves, peppermint leaves, celandine herb, licorice root. Iberogast is used in diseases of the stomach and intestines related to disorders in their peristaltic movements and the secretion of digestive juices. The preparation is indicated in:

  1. Cramps in the stomach and intestines; 
  2. Zespole jelita drażliwego; 
  3. Stomach irritation; 
  4. Stanach zapalnych błony śluzowej żołądka; 
  5. Abdominal pain; 
  6. Heartburn; 
  7. Flatulence; 
  8. Gases; 
  9. Dyspepsia. 

Iberogast – composition

The composition of Iberogast includes:

  1. Bitter Garment Herb Extract (15 ml); 
  2. Angelica root extract (10 ml); 
  3. Chamomile flower extract (20 ml); 
  4. Wyciąg z owocu kminku (10 ml); 
  5. Milk Thistle Fruit Extract (10 ml); 
  6. Lemon balm leaf extract (10 ml); 
  7. Peppermint Leaf Extract (5 ml); 
  8. Wyciąg z ziela glistnika (10 ml); 
  9. Licorice Root Extract (10 ml); 
  10. Ethanol (29,5-32,6 percent). 

Dawkowanie preparatu Iberogast

Preparat ziołowy Iberogast powinien być przyjmowany według wskazań lekarza lub zgodnie z instrukcjami rozpisanymi na ulotce leku.

Płyn należy przyjmować wyłącznie doustnie.

A small amount of the drug should be dosed at a time with a meal. Recommendations for taking Iberogast for individual age groups are as follows:

  1. Dorośli — 3 razy na dobę po 20 kropli; 
  2. Młodzież powyżej 12. roku życia — 3 razy na dobę po 20 kropli; 
  3. Children from 6 to 12 years of age – 3 drops 15 times a day. 
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If the symptoms associated with digestive tract disorders do not improve after seven days from starting Iberogast treatment, you should consult a doctor who will conduct a detailed examination to discover the cause of the ailment.

Iberogast – recommended precautions

The recommended precautions for taking Iberogast apply primarily to patients who should stop dosing the drug and consult a doctor if symptoms such as:

  1. Żółtaczka; 
  2. Dark urine; 
  3. Odbarwiony stolec. 

In addition, people who struggle with liver failure should inform their doctor about it before starting treatment with Iberogast in order to determine the appropriate dose of the drug or change the treatment method. In addition, you should tell your specialist about all medications you are taking, although no interactions between Iberogast and other medications have been observed.

Worth knowing

Although the preparation contains alcohol (250 ml of ethanol), properly dosed should not affect driving or operating machinery.

It is also worth remembering that no symptoms of overdose have been reported so far.

Iberogast – czy można przyjmować w ciąży oraz podczas karmienia piersią?

Kobiety będące w ciąży lub karmiące dziecko piersią powinny skonsultować się z lekarzem, jeśli chcą rozpocząć dawkowanie jakiegokolwiek leku. Te zalecenia dotyczą również Iberogastu, który nie powinien być przez nie przyjmowany ze względu na zawarty w składzie etanol.

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Przed rozpoczęciem kuracji przez kobiety w ciąży, trzeba będzie się zdecydować, czy przyjmowanie Iberogastu przy jednoczesnej rezygnacji z karmienia, jest wskazane.

Iberogast – contraindications

The main contraindication to taking Iberogast is hypersensitivity to any of the active substances of the drug. In addition, the herbal preparation should not be given to children under 6 years of age.

Iberogast – side effects

Działania niepożądane zaobserwowane podczas stosowania leku Iberogast dotyczą przede wszystkim zaburzeń układu immunologicznego, w tym pojawienia się:

  1. Skin reactions; 
  2. Świądu; 
  3. Dyspnea. 

Poza tym mogą pojawić się zaburzenia wątroby i dróg moczowych związane przede wszystkim z uszkodzeniem wątroby, jednak częstość pojawienia się tych działań niepożądanych jest nieznana.

Iberogast and alcohol – what should you remember?

W składzie Iberogastu znajduje się etanol, ok. 31 proc. Pojedyncza dawka preparatu ziołowego dla dorosłych (20 kropli) zawiera ok. 240 mg alkoholu, co jest równe 6,2 ml piwa lub 2,6 ml kieliszka wina. Z tego względu osoby zmagające się z chorobą alkoholową nie powinny przyjmować Iberogastu.

Iberogast – jak przechowywać lek?

The herbal preparation Iberogast should be stored in a shaded place where the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees C. It is best to keep the oral fluid out of the reach of children. After opening the bottle, the medicine should be allowed to stand for a maximum of eight weeks.

Iberogast – price and availability

Iberogast is available without a prescription. It can be purchased at a pharmacy or through the website. We will pay about PLN 20 for 23 ml of the preparation.

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