The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted a Traditional Herbal Registration Certificate for the traditional herbal medicinal product Kaloba Oral Drops, solution (Traditional Herbal Registration number: THR 05332/0003).
This product is available without prescription.
The active ingredient of Kaloba Oral Drops, solution comes from the roots of the plant Pelargonium sidoides DC.
Kaloba Oral Drops, solution is a traditional herbal medicine used for the relief of the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, including common cold, such as sore throat, cough and blocked or runny nose.
Before you take this product
DO NOT TAKE this product if you:
- are allergic to any of the ingredients (see Product description)
- suffer from liver or kidney disease
- are pregnant or breast-feeding
This product is NOT suitable for children under the age of 6 years.
Dosage
For oral use only. Shake the bottle well before use. Use the measuring cup provided.
Adults and children over 12 years
Take 7.5 ml of the syrup three times daily (morning, midday, evening).
Children aged 6-12 years
Take 5 ml of the syrup three times daily.
After the relief of symptoms, continue treatment for a further 2-3 days to prevent a relapse.
However, treatment should not exceed two weeks.
Side effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them.
They are listed below.
Uncommon side effects (affecting more than 1 in 1,000 but fewer than 1 in 100 people)
Gastro-intestinal complaints such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea or diarrhoea.
Rare side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10,000 but fewer than 1 in 1000 people)
- mild bleeding from the gums or nose
- hypersensitivity reactions, e.g. skin rash, nettle rash, itching of the skin and mucuous membrane
Such reactions may occur when this product is first taken.
Very rare side effects (affecting 1 or fewer in 10,000 people)
Serious hypersensitivity reactions with swelling of the face, breathlessness and drop in blood pressure.
Single cases
Signs indicating changes in liver function have been reported after taking Kaloba; however, the causal relationship between these effects and the use of the product has not been demonstrated.
After taking this product
Consult a doctor immediately if your condition does not improve within one week, in case of fever lasting for several days or in case of shortness of breath or blood in the sputum.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above side-effects becomes serious or if you notice any other side-effects not listed above.
Product description
Extract: Maltodextrin
Syrup: Xylitol, glycerol 85%, citric acid anhydrous, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum,
purified water.
purified water.
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