Eucalyptus

Instructions for Medical Use of the Medicinal Product EUKALIPT

Composition:

Active ingredient: eucalyptus leaves;

1 bottle contains: eucalyptus leaf tincture (Eucalypti foliorum tinctura) (1:5) (extractant – ethanol 70% v/v) – 25 ml or 100 ml.

Pharmaceutical form. Tincture for external and internal use.

Main physicochemical properties: clear greenish-brown liquid with a specific odor. Formation of sediment during storage is permissible.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Preparations used for throat diseases. Antiseptics. ATC code R02AA20.

Pharmacological properties.

Eucalyptus tincture contains tannins, ellagic acid, flavonoids, resins, wax, and essential oil composed of various terpenoid compounds, particularly active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, and which inhibit the growth of fungi and protozoa. Eucalyptus suppresses the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia, tuberculous mycobacteria, trichomonads, and dysentery amoeba. The main component of the essential oil is cineole, a monocyclic terpene. Eucalyptus tincture exerts antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and disinfecting effects, which are due to the oxidative action of the cineole monocyclic terpene and anti-inflammatory influence associated with practically all physiologically active substances contained in its composition. The preparation also exhibits a moderate sedative (calming) effect.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, nasopharynx, and oral cavity (tracheitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, gingivitis, stomatitis), skin injuries (including infected wounds), as well as mild forms of neurotic disorders (irritability, emotional lability, difficulty falling asleep and sleep disturbances).

Contraindications.

Individual hypersensitivity to the drug. Bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and biliary tract, liver diseases with severe course.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

Not established.

Special precautions for use.

Since the formulation contains ethanol, prolonged use of the tincture is not recommended.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Since the formulation contains ethanol, Eucalyptus tincture should not be used when driving vehicles or operating machinery.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

Eucalyptus tincture is taken orally and also used for throat rinsing and steam inhalations.

Adults are recommended to take 15–30 drops of the tincture 3–4 times daily after meals. Children aged 12 years and older should take 1 drop per year of life, 3–4 times daily after meals.

For throat rinsing, dilute 10–15 drops of the tincture in 200 mL of warm boiled water.

If the medicine is supplied without a dropper cap and has a plain stopper, use a medical glass pipette; the dosage remains unchanged.

Steam inhalations can be performed using inhalers of any type, with undiluted Eucalyptus tincture or after diluting it with water (as for throat rinsing).

The duration of treatment depends on the therapeutic effect achieved and is determined by the physician.

Children.

The drug is administered to children aged 12 years and older under medical supervision and as prescribed by a physician.

Overdose.

Not reported.

Adverse reactions.

Allergic reactions (urticaria, hyperemia, skin rashes, Quincke's edema, pruritus) may occur in case of hypersensitivity to the drug; occasionally – contact dermatitis (in the area of lips); nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If pronounced reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued.

Shelf life. 5 years.

Storage conditions.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

25 ml in dropper bottles № 1, 25 ml in dropper bottles; 100 ml in bottles.

Prescription status.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

JSC "Lubnifarm".

Manufacturer's address and location of its business activity.

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