EUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS LEAF

INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT EUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS LEAVES

Composition:

Active substance: Eucalyptus viminalis leaves (eucalypti viminalis folium);

1 pack contains 50 g or 75 g of Eucalyptus viminalis leaves (eucalypti viminalis folium).

Pharmaceutical form. Leaves.

Main physical and chemical properties: fragments of leaves of various shapes passing through a sieve with 5 mm diameter openings. Color ranges from light green to grayish-green, sometimes with a purple tint and a slight whitish bloom. Odor is pleasant. Taste is pungent and bitter.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Agents for use in dentistry. ATC Code A01AD11.

Pharmacological properties.

The biologically active substances of the drug exert antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, astringent, reparative, and expectorant effects; exhibit bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity against streptococci, staphylococci, Shigella, Escherichia coli, as well as against purulent and anaerobic microorganisms; promote rapid wound healing.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Diseases of the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract (stomatitis, gingivitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis), fresh and infected wounds, inflammatory diseases of female genital organs.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to biologically active substances of the drug. Bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, whooping cough, croup.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

Unknown.

Special precautions for use.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Under medical supervision, when the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus/child.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Has no effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

Place 2 tablespoons of leaves into an enameled container, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and let stand on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, then strain, squeezing the residue into the strained infusion. Adjust the volume of the infusion to 200 ml with boiled water. Shake the infusion well before use.

For external use in inhalations and gargling, 3–4 times daily: for adults and children aged 12 years and older – dilute 1 tablespoon of the infusion in 200 ml of boiled water; for children aged 7–12 years – dilute 1 dessert spoon of the infusion in 200 ml of boiled water; for children aged 3–7 years – dilute 1 teaspoon of the infusion in 200 ml of boiled water.

In gynecological and surgical practice, use as compresses, washes, and douching.

The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.

Children.

The drug may be used in children aged 3 years and older.

Overdose.

With prolonged and frequent inhalation use, dryness of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract may occur.

Side effects.

Allergic reactions (including hyperemia, rash, itching, skin swelling, urticaria, contact dermatitis). If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the medication.

Shelf life. 2 years.

Do not use the medication after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

The prepared infusion should be stored at a temperature from 8 °C to 15 °C for no more than 2 days.

Packaging.

50 g or 75 g per carton with an inner pouch.

Availability. Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer.

JSC «Lubnipharm».

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

16 Barvinkova St., Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine.