DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Essential oil of the myrtle bush, mucolytic, expectorant.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Expectoration promotion in bronchopulmonary diseases.
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Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Cholelithiasis, nephrolithiasis.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
3-4 times/day 240-300 mg p.o., later 3 times 120-240 mg/day
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Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances.
Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.
Gelomyrtol®
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Gillissen A et al(2013) A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-cotrolled clinical trial on the efficacy and tolerability of GeloMyrtol® forte in acute bronchitis. Drug Res (Stuttgart) 63:19-27.
- Grassmann J et al.(2000) Antioxidant properties of essential oils. Possible explanations for their anti-inflammatory effects. Drug research 50:135-139.
- Koch AK et al.,(2016) A Systematic Review of Phytotherapy for Acute Rhinosinusitis. Research Komplementmed 23:165-169.
- Rantzsch U et al.(2009) Anti-inflammatory effects of Myrtol standardized and other essential oils on alveolar macrophages from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Eur J Med Res 14 Suppl 4:205-209.
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