Myrtol

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

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Last updated on: 29.12.2024

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Essential oil mixture, mixed herbal derivative, among others of the myrtle bush, mucolytic, expectorant.

Myrtol is the active ingredient of the herbal medicinal product GeloMyrtol®, which contains oils from eucalyptus, lemon, (sweet) orange and myrtle.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Expectoration promotion in bronchopulmonary diseases.

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Cholelithiasis, nephrolithiasis.

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

3-4 times/day 240-300 mg p.o., later 3 times 120-240 mg/day

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances.

Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.

Gelomyrtol®

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Gillissen A et al(2013) A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-cotrolled clinical trial on the efficacy and tolerability of GeloMyrtol® forte in acute bronchitis. Drug Res (Stuttgart) 63:19-27.
  2. Grassmann J et al.(2000) Antioxidant properties of essential oils. Possible explanations for their anti-inflammatory effects. Drug research 50:135-139.
  3. Koch AK et al.,(2016) A Systematic Review of Phytotherapy for Acute Rhinosinusitis. Research Komplementmed 23:165-169.
  4. Rantzsch U et al.(2009) Anti-inflammatory effects of Myrtol standardized and other essential oils on alveolar macrophages from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Eur J Med Res 14 Suppl 4:205-209.

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Last updated on: 29.12.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles