China-Oel®

Product details & statutory information

For the relief of symptoms of coughs and colds

What is China-Oil and what is it used for?

China-Oil is a well-established herbal medicinal product for use:

• for the relief of symptoms of coughs and colds (by steam inhalation)

• for the relief of tension headaches (to be applied to the skin)

• for the relief of local muscle pain (to be applied to the skin)

The use of this herbal medicinal product in the areas stated is based exclusively on long-standing experience.

If your symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement in the case of coughs and colds after one week, tension headaches after two weeks or muscle pain after four weeks, please consult a doctor.

How is China-Oil used?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.

For the relief of symptoms of coughs and colds

Dosage:
3–4 drops, 2–3 times daily.

Route of administration:
For inhalation. Place 3–4 drops (0.08–0.12 ml) in hot water and inhale the rising vapours with your eyes closed. The product includes a practical pocket inhaler that facilitates controlled inhalation.

If the symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement after one week, a doctor should be consulted.

For the relief of tension headaches

Dosage:
2–3 drops up to 3 times daily.

Route of administration:
For application to the skin. Apply the oil to the forehead and temples and massage it in gently.

If the symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement after two weeks, please consult a doctor.

For the relief of local muscle pain

Dosage:
2–3 drops up to 3 times daily.

Route of administration:
For application to the skin. Apply it to the affected areas and massage it in gently.

If the symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement after four weeks, a doctor should be consulted.

Use in children

As there is a lack of sufficient data, use in children aged 2 to 12 years is not recommended.

China-Oil must not be used in infants and children under 2 years of age.

Instructions for use of the pocket inhaler

1. Remove the blue protective cap from the inhaler.

2. Pull the absorbent fleece completely out of the lower part of the inhaler.

3. Distribute 3–4 drops of China-Oil evenly on the fleece.

4. Insert the absorbent fleece back into the lower part of the inhaler and close the inhaler.

Treatment of the nasal cavity

• Insert the blue side of the inhaler alternately into the nostrils.

• Breathe in forcefully through the nose.

Treatment of the throat area

• Place the white side of the inhaler into the mouth.

• Breathe in deeply.

The inhaler should be inserted no more than 1 cm into the nose or mouth.

After use, clean the outside of the inhaler with a clean cloth. For hygiene reasons, each inhaler should be used by one person only.

If you have used more China-Oil than recommended

In the case of inhalation

Possible signs of a significant overdose are:

• Dizziness

• Confusion

• Muscle weakness

• Nausea

• Double vision

In this case, stop the inhalation immediately.

In the case of application to the skin

To date, no complaints due to overdose on the skin have been observed. Excess China-Oil can simply be removed with a cloth.

If you forget to use China-Oil

Do not use a double dose if you have forgotten a previous application. Continue the application as intended.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects

Like all medicines, China-Oil can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

In sensitive individuals, skin irritation, redness or hypersensitivity reactions may occur. During inhalation, respiratory tract irritation may occur in isolated cases.

If side effects occur or the complaints worsen, stop the application and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

Active substance:
Peppermint oil (Menthae piperitae aetheroleum)

10 ml contain 10 ml of peppermint oil.