Herbal medicinal product

What is Tesalin N and when is it used?

Tesalin N is a herbal medicine used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and the associated discomfort in the eyes, nose and throat. The use of Tesalin N leads to a noticeable improvement in general well-being.

Tesalin N is standardized to 8 mg Petasine per film-coated tablet. The extract contained (Ze 339) is obtained from the leaves of the butterbur (Petasites hybridus L.).

What should be considered?

This medicine contains less than 0.2 mg of usable carbohydrates per single dose (1 film-coated tablet).

When should Tesalin N not be taken or only with caution?

Tesalin N should not be taken if there is a known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients.

Tesalin N should not be taken by children under the age of 12.

Very rare but sometimes serious liver damage has been observed in connection with preparations containing a CO₂ extract from butterbur roots. However, a liver-damaging effect cannot be ruled out for the CO₂ extract from the leaves of butterbur (Ze 339) contained in Tesalin N. In the case of pre-existing liver damage, special caution is required when taking medicinal products containing butterbur.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

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

Can Tesalin N be taken during pregnancy or 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 Tesalin N?

Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and adolescents over the age of 12 take 2 film-coated tablets spread over the day. In the case of heavy pollen exposure, 1 film-coated tablet can be taken 3 times a day if necessary. The film-coated tablet should be swallowed whole with some water. The tablets can be taken regardless of the time of day or meals.

The use and safety of Tesalin N in children under the age of 12 has not yet been tested. Tesalin N must therefore not be taken by this age group.

Follow the doses given in the package insert 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 Tesalin N have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Tesalin N: often gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain , diarrhea or nausea, and occasionally hypersensitivity reactions of the skin with redness, swelling, itching. Hypersensitivity reactions in patients with sensitization to plants from the daisy family and headaches. No information is available on the frequency with which these side effects occur.

Very rare but sometimes serious liver damage has been observed in connection with preparations containing a CO₂ extract from butterbur roots. However, a liver-damaging effect cannot be ruled out for the CO₂ extract from the leaves of butterbur used in Tesalin N. In the event of an unusual drop in performance, yellowing of the conjunctiva of the eyes or skin, dark urine or discolored stools, Tesalin N should be discontinued and a doctor consulted as an indication of possible liver damage.

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

What else needs to be considered?

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

Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in the original packaging.

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

If your symptoms persist, you should see a doctor. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does TesalinN contain?

1 Tesalin N film-coated tablet contains 17.8 - 40 mg carbon dioxide extract from the leaves of butterbur (Ze 339) (DEV 50-100:1), equivalent to 8 mg petasins.

This preparation also contains excipients.

Approval number

55974 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Tesalin N? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Blisters of 20 and 60 film-coated tablets.

Authorization holder

Zeller Medical AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn

This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in August 2017.