BRONCHOSTOP® Acute Bronchitis – Herbal Drops for Productive Cough in Acute Bronchitis

Further product information

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut is a herbal medicine for the treatment of productive cough in acute bronchitis associated with a common cold.

The herbal active ingredient combination contains extracts of thyme and primrose root. Both medicinal plants are traditionally used for respiratory tract colds with a cough producing phlegm.

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut is suitable for adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years and over. The drops can be taken undiluted or diluted with water or warm tea.

If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or worsen, consult a doctor.

Properties and benefits

• For productive cough: For the treatment of cough producing phlegm in acute bronchitis.

• Herbal active ingredient combination: With thyme and primrose root extract.

• Thyme: Traditionally used to help expel phlegm in a cough producing phlegm.

• Primrose root: Contains natural saponins and is traditionally used as an expectorant herbal medicine.

• For acute bronchitis: For the symptomatic treatment of a common cold.

• Drop form: Can be dosed individually according to age group.

• Flexible intake: Undiluted or diluted with water or warm tea.

• For children aged 6 years and over: Age-appropriate dosage according to the package leaflet.

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut – For cough producing phlegm

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, which is often caused by viruses.

Typical symptoms include cough, increased phlegm production and an unpleasant feeling in the chest.

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut is used for the treatment of productive cough in acute bronchitis associated with a common cold.

The medicine is used for symptomatic treatment and does not replace medical consultation in cases of severe or persistent symptoms.

Thyme – Herbal active ingredient for cough

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) belongs to the Lamiaceae family.

The plant contains various natural compounds, including essential oils and other secondary plant compounds.

Thyme is traditionally used for colds with a productive cough.

The plant compounds contained are studied for their secretolytic and secretomotor properties.

Primrose root – Traditionally used for cough producing phlegm

Primrose root comes from plants of the genus Primula.

It contains natural saponins and is traditionally used for colds with tenacious bronchial mucus.

Primrose root extracts are an ingredient in various herbal cough preparations.

Thyme and primrose root – Herbal combination

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut combines two herbal active ingredients:

• Thyme liquid extract: 392 mg per ml.

• Primrose root tincture: 196 mg per ml.

The combination is used for the treatment of productive cough in acute bronchitis associated with a common cold.

Active ingredients and composition

1 ml of solution (approximately 31 drops) contains:

• Thyme liquid extract: 392 mg

• Primrose root tincture: 196 mg

Other ingredients:

Glycerol 99.5%, Sucralose, purified water, Ethanol 96%, Glycerol 85%, Betadex, Peppermint oil, Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate and concentrated ammonia solution.

Alcohol content: Approximately 35% ABV ethanol.

Dosage by age group

The stated maximum doses must not be exceeded.

Method of administration

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut is intended to be taken orally.

If possible, the drops can be taken undiluted, for example on a piece of sugar.

Alternatively, they can be diluted with a little water or warm tea.

The dosage is determined according to the age group and the information in the package leaflet.

Duration of use

If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or worsen, consult a doctor.

In case of shortness of breath, high fever or bloody or purulent sputum, early medical consultation is required.

Product details

• Product: BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut

• Product type: Herbal medicine

• Dosage form: Drops for oral use

• Indication: Productive cough in acute bronchitis associated with a common cold

• Herbal active ingredients: Thyme and primrose root

• Thyme liquid extract: 392 mg per ml

• Primrose root tincture: 196 mg per ml

• Age group: Adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years and over

• Alcohol content: Approximately 35% ABV

• Intake: Undiluted or diluted with water or warm tea

Important information

Contraindications and hypersensitivity

If hypersensitivity to thyme, primrose root or any of the other ingredients is known, the medicine must not be taken.

Particular caution is advised in cases of allergies to plants from the Lamiaceae or Primulaceae families.

Alcohol content

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut contains approximately 35% ABV alcohol.

This should be taken into account especially for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and persons with liver disease or alcohol addiction.

Children

Use in children under 6 years is not recommended.

For children aged 6–11 years, the age-appropriate dosage must be observed.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicine should only be used after consulting a doctor due to limited data and the alcohol content.

Parahydroxybenzoates

The medicine contains methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate and propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate.

These substances can cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions.

Possible side effects

As with all medicines, side effects may occur, but they do not have to occur in every patient.

Possible symptoms include:

• Gastrointestinal symptoms

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Allergic reactions

In case of skin rash, swelling, breathing difficulties or other signs of a severe allergic reaction, intake must be stopped immediately and medical help sought without delay.

Overdose

Taking a larger amount than recommended may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhoea.

If an overdose is suspected, a doctor should be contacted.

Missed dose

If a dose is missed, do not take a double dose at the next time.

Continue treatment according to the usual dosage.

Storage

Keep out of reach of children.

Observe the storage instructions and shelf life after opening according to the current package leaflet.

Important information

BRONCHOSTOP® Bronchitis akut is a herbal medicine for the treatment of productive cough in acute bronchitis associated with a common cold.

If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or worsen, consult a doctor.

Read the package leaflet for risks and side effects and ask your doctor or pharmacist.