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Sal Ems Artificiale is used as an aid in inflammation of the respiratory tract and bronchial asthma. The drug is an expectorant and alkalizing preparation. The active substances of the preparation are, among others, potassium, sodium bromide and sodium. The agent is in the form of effervescent tablets and is dispensed without a prescription.
Sal Ems Artificial (Galen)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| tabl. mus. (12 tablets) | OTC (over-the-counter) | potassium (potassium sulfate), sodium bromide, sodium (sodium carbonate), sodium (sodium chloride), sodium (sodium sulfate) (potassium sulfate, sodium bromide, sodium carbonate, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate) |
SUBSTANCE 1 tablet contains: 0,63 g of sodium bicarbonate, 0,243 g of sodium chloride, 0,01206 g of anhydrous potassium sulfate, 0,0081 g of anhydrous sodium sulfate, 0,45 mg of anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate
ACTION
Sal Ems Artificiale is an expectorant and alkalizing preparation.
Sal Ems Artificiale – indications and dosage
Sal Ems Artificiale is a preparation used:
- in inflammation of the respiratory tract,
- in bronchial asthma.
Dosage of the preparation
Sal Ems Artificiale is in the form of effervescent tablets to be taken by mouth. The drug should be administered after meals, after dissolving in a glass of milk or water.
- Orally. 1-2 tablets 3 × / d.
Sal Ems Artificiale and contraindications
Contraindications to taking Sal Ems Artificiale are:
- hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation,
- tuberculosis,
- whooping cough
- pleurisy.
Sal Ems Artificiale – warnings
- Take Sal Ems Artificiale with caution if you have stomach and / or duodenal ulcers.
- Long-term use of the drug may cause the formation of kidney stones and increase the incidence of urinary tract infection.
- The preparation should be used with caution in people who are on a low-sodium diet, because the drug contains sodium.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking the drug, as there are no data on the safety of taking the drug during this period.
Sal Ems Artificiale with other medicines
- Sal Ems Artificiale may increase the irritating effect of NSAIDs on the gastric mucosa.
- The drug alkalizes the urine, which may increase the urinary excretion of weak acid drugs and reduce the urinary excretion of weak alkaline drugs.
Sal Ems Artificiale – side effects
Taking Sal Ems Artificiale may cause:
- irritation of the gastric mucosa,
- dyspeptic complaints (heartburn).