Umckaloabo

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Umckaloabo is a herbal medicine that helps treat inflamed airways. Here you can read everything about the active ingredient, areas of application, side effects and instructions for use.

This active ingredient is in Umckaloabo

The Umckaloabo effect is based on the extract, the Cape Pelargonium root. This works against viruses and bacteria and helps with congested airways. The drug stimulates cilia in the bronchi, which transport the secretion upwards and make it easier to cough up. In addition, the active ingredient activates the body's own defenses.

When is Umckaloabo used?

A Umckaloabo application is intended for inflammation of the bronchi (bronchitis). But it is also used for inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and non-purulent tonsillitis.

What side effects does Umckaloabo have?

Occasional Umckaloabo side effects are symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea) or an increase in liver values, which in isolated cases led to liver function damage.

Rare undesirable consequences of Umckaloabo use are slight bleeding from the gums or nose and hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, hives, itching of the skin and mucous membranes.

Serious allergic reactions with swelling of the face and airways, shortness of breath and a drop in blood pressure have been reported very rarely.

If serious or not listed Umckaloabo side effects occur, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted immediately.

You should keep this in mind when using Umckaloabo

The Umckaloabo dosage of the drops is graded according to the age of the person and should not exceed 90 drops per day for adults (30 drops for small children, 60 drops for children from six to twelve years of age). The drops are taken in the morning, at noon and in the evening with a little liquid. In tablet form, the preparation is also swallowed three times a day with a sufficient amount of liquid.

The duration of treatment should not exceed three weeks. After the symptoms have subsided, the drug should be used for three to four days in order to avoid a relapse of the disease.

Overdose

So far, no symptoms of an excessively high Umckaloabo dosage are known. However, if side effects should occur, a doctor should be notified, who can take measures depending on the severity of the symptoms.

Umckaloabo: contraindications

The use of Umckaloabo drops and Umckaloabo tablets is not permitted for:

a known hypersensitivity or intolerance to the active ingredient and other components of the drug
an increased tendency to bleed
taking anticoagulant medication (e.g. warfarin)
severe impairment of liver and kidney function
existing diseases of the immune system (e.g. multiple sclerosis) or taking medication that suppresses the immune system

If signs of a damaged liver (yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite) occur after using the herbal product, stop taking it immediately and notify a doctor.

So far, no interactions with other drugs are known. Nevertheless, the attending physician should be informed about any medication taken at the same time.

pregnancy and breast feeding period

Since the effects of Umckaloabo on mother and child during pregnancy and breastfeeding have not yet been adequately investigated, it is not advisable to take it during this period.

Children and adolescents

Umckaloabo tablets are recommended for children from the age of twelve. Drops should only be used in small children from one year of age, as their effect on infants has not been clearly investigated.