Cineol

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 27.02.2024

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Synonym(s)

Cineolum; Eucalyptol

Definition
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The monoterpene 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) is the main component of eucalyptus species. The essential oils are mainly obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs of eucalyptus . Oils containing cineole are used as an inhalant, as an antimicrobial therapeutic agent (1% oil) or as a balm for colds.

In the S2 guideline of the German Society for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with coughs, cineole is listed as a phytotherapeutic agent for the indication acute bronchitis.

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)
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Cineole has antiseptic, antifungal (as 1% oil), mucolytic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, bronchodilator, antiviral, antimicrobial and antiparasitic effects.

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Indication
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To promote expectoration in bronchopulmonary diseases, antifungal (see below Tinea pedum), antiparasitic (see below Eucalyptus).

Soledum® addicur, identical in composition to Soledum®capsules forte 200 mg, is explicitly approved for the add-on therapy of COPD.

Interactions
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Induction of a xenobiotic-degrading enzyme system in the liver with possible attenuation of the effect of other drugs

Preparations
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External: Soledum®, Transpulmin®.

Systemic:

Soledum® (100 mg cineole/capsule) or Soledum® forte (200 mg cineole/capsule)

Dosage: Adults: 3 x 2 Soledum capsules, i.e. 200 mg; alternatively 3 x 1 Soledum forte capsule.

For asthma with steroid requirement: significant reduction of steroid requirement Dosage 3 x 200 mg / day.

Children: 2-12 years, 3 x 1 Soledum Kps Kps a 100 mg Cineol.

Soledum® addicur approved for COPD.

Sinolpan® forte 200 mg soft capsules, Cineol Pohl® 300 mg soft capsules.

Literature
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  1. Shahi SK et al (2000) Broad spectrum herbal therapy against superficial superficial fungal infections. Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol 13: 60-64
  2. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/eukalyptus.php
  3. https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/020-003l_S2k_diagnostics-therapy-adult-patients-with-cough_2019-1pdf

  4. Fischer J et al. (2013) Efficacy of cineole in patients suffering from acute bronchitis: a placebo-controlled double-blind trial. Cough; 9: 25

  5. https://www.soledum.de/arzneimittel/soledum/soledum-kapseln.html

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