Taking Kaloba
Kaloba: what this product is and what it is used for
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Pelargonium sidoides root extract. 10g (=9.75ml) of oral solution contain 8g of the liquid extract.
Kaloba Pelargonium Cough & Cold Relief is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections including the common cold,such as sore throat, cough and blocked or runny nose, based on traditional use only.
Before you take this product
DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:
- allergic to any of the ingredients (see product description below)
- suffer from severe liver or kidney disease
- pregnant or breast-feeding
If you suffer from an increased tendency to bleeding and/or take anti-coagulating drugs such as warfarin, there is a theoretical risk that taking this product may increase the risk of bleeding.
This product is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years.
Kaloba oral solution contains 12 vol% ethanol (alcohol).
This corresponds to:
- 180mg alcohol equivalent to 3.6ml beer or 1.5ml wine per adult’s single dose (30 drops)
- 120 mg alcohol equivalent to 2.4ml beer or 1.0ml wine per children’s single dose (20 drops).
This is harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. The alcohol content should be taken into consideration when treating children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.
How to take this product
Adults and children over 12 years
Take 30 drops three times daily.
Children aged 6-12 years
Take 20 drops three times daily.
The correct dosage can be taken straight from a spoon or mixed with half a glass of water. The entire contents of the glass should be drunk straightaway. Take one dose in the morning, midday and evening.
After the relief of symptoms, continue treatment for a further 2-3 days to prevent a relapse. However, treatment should not exceed two weeks.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Hold bottle vertically. If drops come out too quickly, tilt bottle
If you take too much of this product (overdose)
If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.
If you forget to take this product
Do not take twice the dose, but continue to take your usual dose at the usual time.
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
Possible side-effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them. They are listed below.
Uncommon side-effects (affecting more than 1 in 1,000 but fewer than 1 in 100 people)
- Gastro-intestinal complaints such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea or diarrhoea.
Rare side-effects (affecting more than 1 in 10,000 but fewer than 1 in 1000 people)
- mild bleeding from the gums or nose
- hypersensitivity reactions, e.g. skin rash, nettle rash or itching of the skin and mucous membranes
Such reactions may occur when this product is first taken.
Very rare side-effects (affecting 1 or fewer in 10,000 people)
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions with swelling of the face, breathlessness and drop in blood pressure
Single cases
Signs indicating changes in liver function have been reported after taking Kaloba; however, the causal relationship between these effects and the use of the product has not been demonstrated.
After taking this product
Consult a doctor immediately if your condition does not improve within one week, in case of fever lasting for several days or in case of shortness of breath or bloody sputum.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above side-effects becomes serious or if younotice any other side-effects not listed above.
You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects tothe Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your GP’s surgery or pharmacy, or call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available 10am–2pm Monday –Friday).
How to store this product
Do not use this product after the expiry date. Return any out-of-date product to your pharmacist who will dispose of it for you. The expiry date is printed on the box and also the bottle label.
Store the product in a cool dry place. Do not store the product in a place where the temperature goes above 30°C.
Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.
Product description
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing Pelargonium sidoides root extract. 10g (= 9.75mL) of oral solution contain 8g extract from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides (1 :8-10) (EPs® 7630)1, extraction solvent 11% ethanol (m/m).
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Glycerol 85% Ethanol
Each pack contains 20 or 50 ml oral solution.
Registration holder and manufacturer of this product
Dr Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG
Willmar-Schwabe-Str. 4
76227 Karlsruhe
Germany
Distributor of this product in the UK
Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd
Alexander House, Mere Park,
Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1FX
Traditional herbal registration number: THR 05332/0003
If you would like further information about this product, please contact:
Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd
Alexander House, Mere Park, Dedmere Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1FX
Telephone: 01628 401980
Email: info@schwabepharma.co.uk
This leaflet was revised 01/2013.