Sinupret® forte

introduction

Sinupret® forte is a herbal medicine.

The ingredients gentian root, primrose blossoms, dock wort, elderflower and verbena are combined in a prescribed dose and offered in the form of dragees (special form of tablets).

Compared to Sinupret® extract the individual ingredients in Sinupret® forte are contained in a lower dosage. Sinupret® forte is used for acute and chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis).

Also read: Sinupret extract

These often occur as part of a classic cold and are accompanied, among other things, by a runny nose, a stuffy nose and headaches.

Indications

Sinupret® forte is at acute and chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis) used.

At chronic Sinus Inflammation (longer than 3 months) are in most cases one further drug treatment and possibly also operational procedures required.

Sinus inflammation is common as part of a cold. It is usually through a Virus infection triggered, but can be in rare cases also through bacteria be evoked. The pathogens penetrate through the nasal mucous membrane into the individual paranasal sinuses.
Please also read our topic: Treating a cold

Classic symptoms are: runny nose (rhinosinusitis), nasal congestion, headache, pressure pain in the upper jaw and forehead area. All paranasal sinuses (frontal, maxillary, sphenoid, ethmoid sinus) can be affected - most often inflammation is found in the area of ​​the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses.

Sinupret® forte is approved for Use in adolescents (older than 12 years) and at Adult.

At Children and adolescents under 12 years Sinupret® forte is allowed to use in the absence of sufficient examinations not used become.

Effect and active ingredient

The herbal medicine Sinupret® forte consists of one Combination of five ingredients:

  • Gentian root
  • Cowslip flowers
  • Dock weed
  • Elderflower
  • Verbena

The ingredients are extracted from the plant and then used in powder form for the tablets. One tablet contains 12mg gentian root, 36mg primrose flowers, 36mg dockwort, 36mg elderflower and 36mg verbena (1: 3: 3: 3: 3 ratio).

Sinupret® forte has a strong effect through the combination of the individual substances expectorant and anti-inflammatory. The mucus that accumulates as part of a sinus infection is loosened and can be coughed up or removed by cleaning your nose. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory effect combats the cause of the disease.

The individual ingredients of Sinupret® forte have different effects and, thanks to their combination, are so effective for inflammation of the paranasal sinuses:

  • Gentian roots lead to increased salivary and gastric acid production via bitter substances.
  • Primrose blossoms and dock herb have an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and slightly antibacterial effect.
  • Elder flowers make it easier to cough up by increasing the bronchial mucus and at the same time have a slightly fever-lowering effect.
  • Verbena has anti-inflammatory effects in the upper respiratory tract.

side effect

The appearance of Side effects after the supply of Sinupret® forte is Rare.

Most often (1-10 out of 1000 patients) it can Gastrointestinal complaints come. Are there Nausea, gas, diarrhea, dry mouth and stomach pain possible.

In addition, rarely (1-10 out of 10,000 patients) Hypersensitivity reactions in the skin area (Rash, redness, itching). The hypersensitivity reactions are intolerance to individual ingredients of Sinupret® forte. Also, in rare cases, they are severe allergic reaction (Swelling in the area of ​​the airways, shortness of breath, facial swelling) possible.

You can find more information on the topic here: Symptoms of an allergy

It should be noted that the tablets also contain other ingredients that can be found on the package insert. This includes, among other things Glucose, lactose, sucrose and sorbitol, which should be observed in the case of known intolerance to sugar.

With an increased intake of Sinupret® forte, the above-mentioned side effects may increase.

After the occurrence of side effects should consulted a doctor immediately and how to continue taking the medication.

interaction

So far have been no studies carried out on systematic interactions between Sinupret® forte and other drugs. About possible interactions so far not reported. However, due to absorption in the intestine, metabolism in the body and transport in the blood, interactions cannot be ruled out.

If you experience any symptoms associated with the use of Sinupret® forte, you should immediately Consulted a doctor become. The patient should inform the doctor about taking any other medication.

Ingestion and dosage

The Taking Sinupret® forte takes the form of Tablets. The im Package insert described supply are directed to ensure effectiveness.

One tablet of Sinupret® forte should three times a day (morning, noon, evening) Can be swallowed whole and with a sip of water. It can be taken independently of meals, but it is recommended if the stomach is sensitive after eating recommended.

No data are available on a dose adjustment for renal or hepatic impairment.

Sinupret® forte should a maximum of 7 to 14 days be used. If after this time the existing symptoms have not improved or worsened, a doctor should be consulted in order to examine other possible causes of sinus inflammation.

Use while breastfeeding

A Taking Sinupret® forte during the Lactation should always be discussed with the attending physician before use.

There have been so far no studies on the effects of Sinupret® forte on the newborn. So far, however, there have been no indications of damage of any kind.

The intake during breastfeeding must be combined with a doctor must be weighed in terms of risk and benefit. It may be necessary to replace it with another drug during this period.

Dragees

Sinupret® forte tablets are so-called Dragees ('coated tablets'). Dragees are tablets that are coated with one or more layers. Frequently be for it different sugars used.

The use of coated tablets brings several advantages with himself. On the one hand, the bitter taste, which can be traced back to the ingredients of Sinupret® forte, can be repealed by the coating with sugar. On the other hand, the Sheathing a protection against environmental influences (e.g. water, air, etc.) and before the stomach acid. Therefore, an exact dosage of the ingredients that are absorbed by the body into the bloodstream is possible.

When using coated tablets, however, one must take into account that these Tablets cannot be divided are. Also, they are compared to regular tablets a bit expensive.

Sinupret® forte are tablets that are green, round and biconvex and have a smooth surface.

Prices for different pack sizes

Sinupret® forte is does not require a prescription and freely available in the pharmacy.

There are three different pack sizes (20, 50 and 100 tablets per pack). A pack of 20 tablets is available from around € 5, while a pack of 50 tablets from around € 12.50 and a pack of 100 tablets from around € 22.