Schwabe Kaloba Pelargonium Cough and Cold Relief Tablets, 30 g

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Pelargonium sidoides are known to exhibit antimicrobial properties. People apply its powdered plant material, soaked in water, as a face cream to treat skin acne. Pelargonium sidoides oils have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which naturally boost skin health and provide a healthy glow. In addition, they help condition the skin, soothe irritated skin and help fight against harsh weather conditions. 4. Helps Treat Stomach Ailments A. In the case of geranium essential oil, you can dilute it with a carrier oil like sesame oil and apply it to the skin. It works well for spot treatments, itchy skins, acne. In addition, you can use it as a massage oil. However, some carrier oils cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, you should ensure that the carrier oil you’re using suits your skin. Q. Do Pelargonium sidoides help in treating common colds?

However, due to the potential effect of Kaloba on coagulation parameters, this product may enhance the effect of coagulation-inhibiting drugs such as warfarin and should not be taken concomitantly with these drugs. (see section 4.3). 4.6 Pregnancy and lactation Kaloba is of pharmaceutical quality and has been manufactured to European Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines Due to its anti-bacterial and immune-modulating characteristics Pelargonium appears to be a good alternative to the conventional therapy of treating respiratory illnesses with antibiotics.

Liver problems including hepatitis have been reported when taking this product. However, a causal relationship has not been established. The frequency is not known. If you become unwell (yellowing eyes/skin, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite), stop taking immediately and seek medical advice.

Coco A, Mainous AG. Relation of time spent in an encounter with the use of antibiotics in pediatric office visits for viral respiratory infections. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2005;159(12):1145-1149. Not required as per article 16 c (1) (a) (iii) of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended. 5.3 Preclinical safety data About 10% of the general population claim to have a penicillin allergy; this has often been because of a skin rash that occurred during a course of penicillin in childhood. Fewer than 10% of people who think they are allergic to penicillin are truly allergic. See the NICE guideline on drug allergy: diagnosis and management for more information. Inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone proprionate) significantly reduced the mean cough score by at least 50% reduction at the end the second week in non-smoking adults with acute or subacute respiratory tract infection compared with placebo (53.5% versus 80.5%; NNT 4 [range 3 to 13]; very low quality evidence). The mean difference in the average daily cough score in the second week in non-smoking adults was −0.9 (95% CI −1.3 to −0.4; very low quality evidence). There was no difference in smokers. One RCT found that additional treatment sought after 2 weeks of study treatment was significantly lower with fluticasone proprionate compared with placebo (43.1% versus 62.7%, NNT 6 [range 3 to 35]; very low quality evidence).In 2 RCTs reporting adverse events, there was no difference between guaifenesin and placebo (no p values reported; very low quality evidence). Braman SS. Chronic cough due to acute bronchitis: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 2006;129(1 suppl):95S-103S. But there's limited evidence to show these work. Hot lemon with honey has a similar effect to cough medicines.