ALTHAEA ROOTS
UkraineThe preparation is used for respiratory tract diseases, such as chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, and whooping cough.
Frequently asked questions
How should Althaea roots be correctly prepared and taken?
Pour 100 ml of boiled water at room temperature over 1 tablespoon of roots and infuse for 1 hour in a water bath, then strain. Adults and children aged 12 and older should take 1 tablespoon 4–6 times a day. Children aged 7–12 years — 1 tablespoon 4 times a day. Children aged 3–7 years — 1 dessert spoon 4–6 times a day. The infusion should be taken warm.
Who should not use this remedy?
The preparation should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to its components. It is also not recommended for a dry cough, as it may worsen. Use is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
What are the possible side effects of Althaea roots?
Possible allergic reactions (itching, skin rash), increased salivation, and irritation of the gastric mucosa. In case of overdose, nausea and vomiting may occur.
Can the preparation be taken with other medicines?
The preparation may slow the absorption of other medicines. It can be combined with anti-inflammatory agents (which will increase their effectiveness) and with sodium bicarbonate. When used in combination with antibiotics, it increases their concentration in the respiratory tract. However, it is not recommended to take it simultaneously with antitussive agents (e.g., codeine), as this may lead to mucus accumulation.
When should you seek medical attention urgently during use?
If shortness of breath, fever, or purulent sputum develops during treatment, you must consult a doctor immediately.
Instructions for use
I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product ALTHAEAE RADICES (ALTHAEAE RADICES)
Composition:
Active substance: Althaeae radices.
Pharmaceutical form. Roots.
Main physicochemical properties: pieces of roots of various shapes. Color white, whitish-yellow, from greyish-white to greyish-brown, greyish.
Pharmacotherapeutic group. Expectorants. ATC code R05C A05.
Pharmacological properties.
Pharmacodynamics.
The active substances of the medicinal product exert anti-inflammatory, soothing, expectorant, and demulcent effects, accelerate tissue regeneration, and reduce inflammation.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Respiratory tract diseases (chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, pertussis).
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to biologically active substances of the drug.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction. Slows down the absorption of other concurrently administered drugs. When used in combination with anti-inflammatory agents, prolongs their effect, enhances efficacy, and reduces adverse effects. As an expectorant, it can be combined with sodium bicarbonate. Concurrent use with antitussive agents may lead to mucus accumulation in the respiratory tract; therefore, simultaneous use with antitussives (e.g., codeine) is not recommended. When used concomitantly with antibiotics, increases antibiotic concentration in the respiratory tract.
Special precautions for use.
The drug should be used according to the physician's recommendations. It is not recommended for dry cough, as it may lead to its intensification. If dyspnea, fever, or purulent sputum develops during treatment, immediate medical advice must be sought.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The drug is not recommended due to lack of experience with its use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If use is necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Ability to influence reaction rate when driving or operating machinery. No effect.
Method of Administration and Dosage.
Place 1 tablespoon of the roots into an enameled container, pour 100 mL of boiled room-temperature water, and steep in a water bath for 1 hour. Strain. Take warm: for adults and children aged 12 years and older – 1 tablespoon 4–6 times daily; for children aged 3–7 years – 1 dessert spoon 4–6 times daily; for children aged 7–12 years – 1 tablespoon 4 times daily. The prepared infusion should be stored at 8–15 °C for no more than 2 days.
The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.
Children. To be used in children aged 3 years and older.
Overdose. Nausea, vomiting. Treatment: discontinue the drug, gastric lavage.
Side effects.
Allergic reactions are possible (including skin rashes, itching). Increased salivation, irritation of gastric mucosa.
Shelf life. 3 years.
Do not use the medicinal product after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
Storage conditions. Store in the original packaging, protected from light, in a place inaccessible to children, at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C.
Packaging. 40 g, 60 g, or 75 g in cartons with an inner packet.
Classification. Over-the-counter (without prescription).
Manufacturer/Applicant. JSC "Liktrevy".
Address of manufacturer and its registered office / Address of applicant.
Ukraine, 10001, Zhytomyrska region, city of Zhytomyr, Kyivske highway, building 21.
The original data is available in the language of the country of manufacture.
Data source: State Register of Medicinal Products of Ukraine
Data last verified: August 13, 2026