ENTRESSDRUPPELS H.M.
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled
PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):
ENTRESSDRUPPELS H.M.
COMPOSITION:
Each 5mL contains:
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The alcoholic extractives of: |
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Tincture Asafoetida |
1,208mL |
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Valerian |
183,300 mg |
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Cassia Bark |
32,161 mg |
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Nutmeg |
32,161 mg |
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Lavender Oil |
0,016mL |
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Rosemary Oil |
0,004mL |
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Contains Ethanol (100 % ) |
74,03%v/v |
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 2.2 Sedatives, Hypnotics.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
The volatile principles of valerian, nutmeg, lavender, rosemary oil and asafoetida exert a carminative action which relieves winds and stomach pains. Valerian has been used in the treatment of nervousness, restlessness and sleeplessness.
INDICATIONS:
Entressdruppels H.M. is indicated in the treatment of nervousness, restlessness and sleeplessness. It is also recommended in the treatment of pains associated with winds in the stomach and bowels.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Postoperative biliary tract cases, respiratory depression, asthma, heart failure, chronic lung diseases, elderly and debilitated patients.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
For nervousness, restlessness and sleeplessness:
20to 30drops (1,5 - 2,0mL) three or four times a day and at night.
For pains associated with winds in the stomach and bowels:
20to 30drops (1,5 - 2,0mL) every half hour until pain is relieved.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
These are very rare, but the occasional patient may experience nausea, vomiting and urticaria.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
See "Side-effects and Special Precautions".
IDENTIFICATION:
Bright, reddish-brown liquid with a distinct odour of asafoetida.
PRESENTATION:
20mL packs.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25°C.
Keep bottle tightly closed
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
APPLICATION NUMBER:
B1206 (Act 101/1965).
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
South African Druggists Limited
7 Fairclough Road
Port Elizabeth 6001
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
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