Description
Bronchipret TP is a herbal medicinal product. It contains extracts of primula root and thyme herb. The main active ingredient in the thyme extract is the essential oil, which not only has an expectorant effect, but also has a strong anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral effect. Primrose extract has an expectorant and bronchial dilating effect. Bronchipret TP is used to relieve cough in acute bronchitis and cold.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Bronchipret® TP, film-coated tablets
Herbal medicinal product
What is Bronchipret TP and when is it used?
Bronchipret TP is a herbal medicine. It contains extracts of primula root and thyme herb. The main active ingredient in the thyme extract is the essential oil, which not only has an expectorant effect, but also has a strong anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral effect. Primrose extract has an expectorant and bronchial dilating effect. Bronchipret TP is used to relieve cough in acute bronchitis and cold.
What should be considered?
If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or if you experience shortness of breath, fever or purulent or bloody sputum, see a doctor or to consult a doctor.
Note for diabetics: This medicine contains less than 0.1 g digestible carbohydrates per film-coated tablet. The drug is still suitable for diabetics.
When must Bronchipret TP not be used or only with caution?
Bronchipret TP film-coated tablets must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to primula, thyme or other Lamiaceae (mint family), Birch, mugwort, celery or any of the other ingredients of the drug.
Do not use in case of gastric ulcer and gastritis.
If you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance, please consult your doctor before taking Bronchipret TP film-coated tablets.
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per film-coated tablet d. it is almost «sodium-free».
Bronchipret TP should not be used in children under 12 years of age. There are no adequate studies on use in children under 12 years of age.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
- suffer from other diseases
- have allergies or
- take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).
Can Bronchipret TP be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Bronchipret TP should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient studies.
How do you use Bronchipret TP?
Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and adolescents over the age of 12 take 1 film-coated tablet 3 times a day. The tablets are taken without chewing, with some liquid if necessary, before meals.
Stick to 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.
The use and safety of Bronchipret TP, film-coated tablets in children under 12 years of age has not yet been tested.
What side effects can Bronchipret TP have?
Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)
Hypersensitivity reactions such as shortness of breath, skin rashes, hives and swelling of the face, mouth and/or throat, gastrointestinal problems such as cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.
What else needs to be considered?
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Storage Instructions
Store the medicine at room temperature (15-25°C).
Keep out of the reach of children.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.
What does Bronchipret TP contain?
Active ingredients
1 film-coated tablet contains 60 mg dry extract of primrose roots (Primula veris L., Primula elatior (L.) HILL, radix), DEV 6 – 7: 1, extractant ethanol 47.4% (V/V) and 160 mg dry extract of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L., Thymus zygis L., herba), DEV 6 – 10: 1, extractant ethanol 70% (v/v).
Excipients
Microcrystalline cellulose; lactose monohydrate (50 mg); Spray Dried Glucose Syrup (34 mg); colloidal silica; polyacrylate dispersion 30%; crospovidone; hypromellose; Talc; povidone K25; magnesium stearate; titanium dioxide (E171); propylene glycol; Peppermint Flavor: Gum Arabic, Maltodextrin, Lactose Monohydrate (0.036 mg); chlorophyllin copper complex trisodium salt (E141); saccharin sodium (equivalent to 0.0112 mg sodium); dimeticone; Riboflavin (E101).
Approval number
57543 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get Bronchipret TP? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Packs of 20 and 50 film-coated tablets.
Authorization holder
Biomed AG, CH-8600 Dübendorf
Manufacturer
Bionorica SE, DE-92318 Neumarkt
This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in February 2021.
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