Sidroga Mallow Leaves 20 Bags 0.9 g

Sidroga mallow leaf tea is used for coughs and bronchial catarrh, but it can also be used as a gargle for the external treatment of irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

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What is Sidroga Mallow Leaves Tea and when is it used?

Sidroga Mallow Leaves Tea contains mallow leaves (cheesy herb ) in dried form and finely chopped quality (tested according to pharmacopoeia). Traditionally, the mallow leaves are said to have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Sidroga mallow leaf tea is used for coughs and bronchial catarrh, but it can also be used as a gargle for the external treatment of irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.

What should be considered?

If the cough lasts longer than seven days, you should consult a doctor and have the causes clarified.

For children under two years of age, use only as directed by a doctor.

When should Sidroga mallow leaves tea not be used or only with caution?

Sidroga mallow leaves tea must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to mallow.

The use of this medicine is not recommended in children under 2 years of age.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases
• have allergies or
• take or apply externally other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).

Can Sidroga mallow leaves tea be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Sidroga mallow leaves tea?

As a tea: adults and children over 2 years take 3 to 5 times a day and in the evening before Bedtime 1 cup before, during or after meals.

For external use: Gargle as warm as possible with unsweetened tea several times a day.

Preparation: Pour boiling water over one tea bag per cup and let the bag steep in it for 5 to 10 minutes. Then take out the tea bag and squeeze it out lightly over the cup. Only use one tea bag per cup of tea and only sweeten your tea after removing the tea bag from the cup. You can use both natural and artificial sugar for sweetening.

The use and safety of Sidroga mallow tea in children under 2 years of age has not been tested.

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 Sidroga mallow leaves tea have?

So far, no side effects have been observed for Sidroga mallow leaves tea when used as intended. If you nevertheless observe side effects, inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Sidroga mallow leaves tea should be kept at room temperature (15-25 °C) and out of the reach of children.

The double-chamber bags in aroma protection packaging may only be used up to the end marked on the container with «Exp.» designated date are used.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What does Sidroga mallow leaves tea contain?

1 double chamber bag contains 0.9 g of dried and finely chopped mallow leaves.

Approval number

41675 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Sidroga Mallow Leaf Tea? What packs are available?

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

Boxes of 20 double chamber bags in aroma protection packaging.

Authorization holder

Sidroga AG, 4310 Rheinfelden.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2010.