Iberogast Drops 25 ml
Indications:
Iberogast Drops is an herbal medicine that is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders such as dyspepsia (disorder of digestion) and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), as well as in the relief of associated symptoms, stomach pain, abdominal swelling, flatulence, gastrointestinal cramps, nausea and heartburn. Iberogast is indicated for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
Action and Mechanism of Iberogast Drops
This medicine is herbal compound containing liquid ethanolic extracts of white hawthorn, angelica roots, chamomile flowers, caraway fruit, milk thistle fruit, lemon balm leaves, mint leaves, celidonia, licorice root.
Dosage:
Follow exactly the instructions for administration of this Iberogast contained in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The normal recommended dose is:
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years old: take 20 drops of Iberogast, 3 times a day before or during meals, together with a little liquid. If the symptoms persist, or worsen after 7 days of treatment, the doctor should be consulted. After 2 months of using the medicine, consult your doctor about the possibility of continuing with the treatment. The duration of treatment depends on the type, severity and progression of the disease. Remember to shake the medication before use.
Contraindications:
If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any other component of this medicine, do not take Iberogast Drops. Likewise, if you have any of these problems, it is advisable to consult a specialist: If you suffer or have suffered in the past from any liver disease, or if you are being treated with other medications that may affect the liver, you should consult a doctor before starting to take the medication. Be aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate that your liver is not working properly.
If you notice any of these signs and symptoms related to liver problems: unusual darkening of the urine, light-colored stools, yellow skin/eyes, pain in the upper right side of the belly, unusual fatigue (especially associated with other symptoms mentioned above), stop treatment immediately and consult your doctor.
Pharmacist Recommendations
Read the package insert for this medicine carefully. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Iberogast contains 31% (V/V) of ethanol (alcohol), which corresponds to 240 mg of ethanol in 20 drops. This medicine is harmful for people who suffer from alcoholism. The alcohol content must be taken into account in the case of pregnant or nursing women, children and high-risk populations, such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.
Adverse reactions:
As with all medicines, Iberogast can produce adverse effects, although not everyone will suffer from them.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): Hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes, itching, or difficulty breathing.
Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): cases of liver damage (unusual darkening of the urine, light-coloured stools, yellow skin/eyes, pain in the right upper part of the belly, unusual fatigue).
In the event of a reaction to the drug, the administration of the drug should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted immediately. He or she will be able to assess the severity of the reaction and determine any further action needed.
Preservation
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date shown on the package after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Use Iberogast within 8 weeks of first opening the package.
The medicine should not be thrown down the drain or in the garbage. Deposit the containers and medicines you do not need at the SIGRE Point in the pharmacy. If you are in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medicines you do not need. In this way you will help to protect the environment.
Composition:
Liquid ethanolic extract of fresh plants from Iberis amara L, carraspique blanco
Liquid ethanolic extracts of flowers of Matricaria recutita L, camomile; root of Angelica archangelica L, angelica; fruit of Carum carvi L, caraway; Chelidonium majus L, celidonia; root of Glycyrrhiza glabra L, liquorice; leaf of Melissa officinalis L, lemon balm; fruit of Silybum marianum L Gaertner, milk thistle and leaf of Mentha piperita L, mint.
Other products
Iberogast Gotas can also be purchased at Farmacheca in the following formats:
- Iberogast Drops 50 ml.
- Iberogast Drops 100 ml.
