Sinupret® drops
introduction
Sinupret® is a herbal medicine. It is composed of several herbal remedies.
It is available in drop and tablet form. Sinupret® does not require a prescription. It is available over the counter in pharmacies.
Sinupret® has no severe side effects and no special interactions with other drugs. Sinupret® only has a soothing effect when used, it has no bactericidal (killing bacteria) or virostatic (inhibiting virus replication) effect.
Indications
Sinupret® drops are used to treat acute and chronic sinus infections. It should be used between 7 and 14 days. If symptoms persist after 14 days, a doctor should be consulted. In addition to the drop form, it is also available in tablet form.
Read more on the subject at: Sinupret® forte
Sinupret® is said to have an expectorant effect, so that the sinuses are freed from congestion. It can be used for colds involving the sinuses.Sinus involvement can be recognized by pain in the forehead, headache, and pain behind the cheekbones when the head is bent forward.
It is also characterized by an altered voice, as the paranasal sinuses normally represent resonance spaces for voice formation.
If the disease does not resolve after 14 days, a doctor should be consulted. This could be bacterial sinusitis requiring antibiotics.
Read more on the subject at: Drugs for sinusitis
Active ingredient
According to the package insert, Sinupret® contains the following active ingredients:
- Verbena extract
- Elderflower
- Primrose flowers
- Sorrel extract
- Gentian root extract
These active ingredients are said to have an anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect. Sinupret® drops also contain alcohol. The effectiveness of Sinupret® has been proven in clinical studies for mild inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
dosage
For adults and children from the age of twelve, 50 drops should be taken per single dose. The maximum dose in adults is 150 drops per day.
Children between the ages of two and five should receive 15 drops as a single dose, the maximum dose is 45 drops. Children between the ages of six and eleven should therefore receive a single dose of up to 25 drops, with 75 drops being the maximum dose.
Side effects
Gastrointestinal complaints can occur as a side effect. These are mostly caused by a slight overdose. This can lead to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Since Sinupret® drops contain alcohol, people with an alcoholism or dry alcoholics should take the tablet form sooner.
As with all medications, Sinupret® can cause allergic reactions such as a rash. If you are hypersensitive to any of the active ingredients, the drug should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted.
Read more on the subject at: Symptoms of an allergy
price
Sinupret® drops are available in pack sizes of 100 ml. These costs between 8-10 euros. In addition to the Sinupret® drops, Sinupret® tablets (Sinupret® forte) are also available. Here, 20 tablets cost around 7-10 euros. The price depends on the respective provider. The prices given here are mean values.
With the baby
Children under two years of age are not allowed to take Sinupret®. If the baby has a sinus infection, it is essential to see a pediatrician.
Due to the reduced immune system in children, bacterial sinusitis is more likely than adults to cross the pathogens into the blood. In order to avoid this, an individual therapy should be initiated by the pediatrician.
Read more on the subject at: What to do if my baby has a cold?
Sinupret® drops vs. Sinupret® tablets
Sinupret® drops and Sinupret® tablets have the same active ingredients. So they work exactly the same.
The only difference between the two dosage forms is the composition of the remaining ingredients. The Sinupret® drops also contain alcohol. The tablets, on the other hand, contain lactose to give the tablet its shape. If there is a sore throat in addition to the sinus infection, it may be more comfortable to take the drops as they are not as difficult to swallow as the tablets.
Read more on the subject at: Treatment of a sinus infection
