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Logo SPIRITUS CONTRA TUSSIM DROPS

WELEDA Ref.No. U3990 Act 101/1965

SPIRITUS CONTRA TUSSIM DROPS

DryCoughRemedy

COMPOSITION:   Per 100 g
  Distillate from: 
  Archangelica, Radix 0,94g
  Caryophylli 0,55g
  Cinnamomum ceylanicum, Cortex 1,27g
  Coriandrum, Fructus 0,64g
  Melissa, Folium 3,82g
  Myristica fragrans, Semen 1,87g
  Oleum aethereum Citri 0,05g
  Aqua Laurocerasi 12,0g

INDICATIONS:
  Dry irritating cough, which is worse at night. Suitable for children.

MODE OF ACTION:
Archangelica: contains aromatic oils and is an anti-spasmodic.
Coriandrum: is an anti-inflammatory.
Myristica: is a local anaesthetic.
Caryophyllum: is a local anaesthetic.
Cinnamomum: hot spices in low doses suppress inflammation and irritation.
Melissa: is a spasmolytic with a calming effect.
Oleum Citri: is an essential oil with a spasmolytic action
Aqua Laurocerasi: is a cough suppressant.
         
DOSAGE: Unless otherwise directed,
10-15 drops to be taken in a little water every 2 hours.
         
COMMENT: Use together with Oleum Salviae comp Ointment (Weleda) applied externally for coughs and bronchitis.

PHARMA NATURA
Natural Medicines
March 1996

Weleda S.A. Division, 1 Carey Street, Wynberg, Sandton

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