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Seasonal colds can effectively make life difficult. Their symptoms make it difficult to carry out everyday activities at home and at work, often keeping us in bed for several days. In these situations, a cold remedy can help. Imupret is an over-the-counter cold remedy. Read what Imupret is and how it is used.
Imupret – characteristics
Imupret is a medicine that alleviates the symptoms of a cold. It is available in two forms: as oral drops and as sugar-coated tablets. Its formula is based on a special combination of plant ingredients: horsetail herb, yarrow herb, marshmallow root, walnut leaf, dandelion herb, oak bark and chamomile flower. The latter ingredient dominates the scent note of Imupret in drops, which is characterized by a slightly cloudy consistency and a yellow-brown color.
The herbal formula of Imupret helps fight infections with antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Imupret is also often used to shrink the third almond (one of the leading causes of frequent infections in children). It can also be used prophylactically as a preparation that stimulates and strengthens the natural immunity.
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Imupret – ethanol content
Imupret in drops contains approx. 19% (v / v) of ethanol (alcohol), which means that 25 drops of the product contain approximately 210 mg of ethanol, which is equal to 5 ml of beer or 2 ml of wine. A single dose – 10 drops used in children aged 2 to 5 years contains approx. 80 mg of ethanol, a single dose – 15 drops used in children aged 6 to 11 years contains approx. 120 mg of ethanol.
Imupret – dosage
Imupret drops can be used in patients over 2 years of age, tablets – over 6 years of age. In severe cold symptoms, the dose of Imupret depends on the patient’s age:
- children from 2 to 5 years old – 10 drops once (50 a day),
- children from 5 to 11 years old – 15 drops or one tablet at a time (75 drops or 5 tablets a day),
- patients over 12 years of age – 25 drops or 2 tablets once (125 drops or 10 tablets a day).
The daily dose is therefore a single dose applied five times. After a few days, when symptoms improve, the dose can be reduced by administering a single dose three times a day. If the symptoms persist for more than 3 days despite the use of Imupret, a consultation with a doctor is necessary.
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Imupret – side effects
The use of Imupret rarely has side effects. Disturbances of the digestive system and allergic reactions occur uncommonly in patients allergic to plants from the Asteraceae family (stalks, mugwort, yarrow) due to the presence of chamomile flowers in the composition of Imupret. If side effects occur, discontinue use of the drug and consult your physician.
Due to the ethanol content, Imupret should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women and people suffering from alcoholism. According to the manufacturer’s information, the preparation does not have a significant effect on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery.
Imupret – precautions
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance or the Lapp lactase deficiency should not take Imupret. One sugar-coated tablet contains about 0,020 bread units.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, or have recently taken, and about any medicines you plan to take.
There are no studies investigating the interaction of Imupret with other drugs when administered concurrently. So far, no interactions of Imupret with other drugs have been reported. When using products containing oak bark, the absorption of alkaloids and other alkaline medicinal products may be reduced or blocked.
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Imupret – is there a replacement?
There are preparations similar to the Imupret drug, but there are no substitutes with the active substance in a similar concentration and form. The price of Imupret (drops) in stationary and online pharmacies ranges from PLN 18,70 to PLN 23.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home.