What is malveol and when is it used?

Mallow contains mallow, a Plant that, thanks to its mucilage, has a soothing effect on injuries and promotes the decongestion of inflamed tissues. Malveol is an emollient and antiseptic (disinfectant) emulsion for local treatment of diseases of the throat and oral mucosa.

Local treatment of acute diseases in the oral cavity and throat, such as sore throat, stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa), gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and aphthous ulcers. As adjuvant treatment for angina.

When not to use malveol?

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in malveol, you should avoid using this medicine.

When is caution required when using Malveol?

Malveol may only be used by patients who have mastered the gargling technique.

Children and adolescents may only use Malveol with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line remedy if they have a fever associated with influenza, chickenpox or other viral diseases. If, during such an illness or after it has healed, impaired consciousness followed by severe vomiting, a doctor must be consulted immediately.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!.

May Malveol be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, Malveol may only be used on medical advice.

How do you use mallow?

Adults

After vigorously shaking the bottle, add a teaspoon of mallow to ½ glass of lukewarm water give and gargle.

After an operation: Rinse the throat and oral cavity before and after each meal (½ teaspoon of malveol in ½ glass of water).

For local brushing: Use Malveol undiluted according to the doctor's instructions.

For mouthwash: ½ teaspoon of malveol in ½ glass of lukewarm water.

The use and safety of Malveol in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.

Malveol should only be used with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line treatment in children and adolescents with fever associated with a viral disease (see "When should you be careful when using Malveol?").

The solution can be accidentally swallowed. Therefore, use as a mouthwash or gargle is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can malveol have?

Local hypersensitivity reactions.

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C).

Pharmaceuticals should be kept out of the reach of children.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does mallow contain?

Active ingredients: 1 g emulsion contains: 335 mg marshmallow leaf mucilage, 335 mg mallow leaf mucilage, 4 mg salicylic acid, 4.5 mg peppermint oil.

Excipients: flavorings, saccharin, vanillin and excipients.

Approval number

11275 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get mallow? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Bottles of 100 ml emulsion.

Authorization holder

EHC European Health Corporation SA Genève

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2007.