How should Sinupret Extract be taken?
Sinupret are coated green tablets. They should not be chewed or crushed. The tablets can be taken with meals and should be swallowed with sufficient water. Hot drinks should not be used for swallowing, as these can dissolve the coating of the tablets directly. If the symptoms do not improve, patients should consult a doctor and discuss other treatment options with him or her.
How long should I take Sinupret Extract?
You can stop taking Sinupret Extract as soon as your symptoms subside. This is often the case after just seven days. If the symptoms have not improved or even worsened after 14 days, a doctor should be consulted to discuss other possible therapies. In the case of chronic sinusitis, Sinupret Extract should not be taken permanently.
Is it possible to overdose Sinupret Extract?
Like any drug and all other substances, Sinupret Extract can be overdosed. However, acute poisoning with Sinupret Extract is not known and would only occur if very large quantities of the drug were taken. If the dosage is slightly higher than recommended, the likelihood of side effects such as nausea, bloating and dizziness may increase. In case of significant overdose a doctor should be consulted.
Price
Sinupret extract is a coated tablet – this means that the tablets are coated with a kind of glaze (frequent use of sugars) to cover the particularly bitter taste caused by the ingredients. Sinupret extract is not subject to prescription and is freely available in pharmacies. There are two different pack sizes (20 and 40 tablets per pack). A pack of 20 tablets is available for a price starting at about 7€, while a pack of 40 tablets is available for a price starting at about 14€.
Sinupret Extract and alcohol
No data are available on the interaction between Sinupret Extract and alcohol. A clear recommendation is therefore not possible.However, if Sinupret Extract is used in addition to other cold medicines or even antibiotics, alcohol should not be consumed.
