Umcka Cold+Flu Elderberry Syrup
Don’t just soothe your cold and flu symptoms — alleviate them with Umcka Cold+Flu Syrup. Umcka shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations. Our Alpha CF blend provides multi-symptom relief of colds and flu. Non-drowsy. For ages 6+.
Benefits:
- Umcka and our Alpha CF blend are combined to help you feel better, faster.
- Choose from orange, berry, and elderberry flavors that taste great and help speed your recovery.
- Made with Pelargonium sidoides 1X, traditionally used in South African medicine.
How to Use:
- For best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms cease; shake well before each use; use only with enclosed dosage cup.
- Adults & children 13 years of age and older: take 1 ½teaspoons (tsp) (7.5 mL) three times daily. Children 6-12 years of age: take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) three times daily. Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
- Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema; a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus); been taking any medications; an allergy to plants of the Geraniaceae family.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur, symptoms get worse or last more than 7 days; fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days; cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- Each 1½ teaspoons contain: potassium 10 mg.
- Store at room temperature 20-25˚ C (68-77˚ F) in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
- TAMPER EVIDENT. Safety sealed with outer shrink band and inner seal. Do not use if either is broken or missing.
Traditional Roots
Umcka (Pelargonium sidoides) roots, a member of the geranium family, have long been used to relieve respiratory and digestive ailments.This special root grows for three years before being harvested at peak maturity. Three hundred species of the geranium plant exist in our harvest area, but only one meets our high standards for Umcka.
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
(in 1½ teaspoons [tsp] = 7.5 mL)
- Pelargonium sidoides 1X – Shortens duration and reduces severity of upper respiratory symptoms
- Aconitum napellus 4X – Fever reducer†
- Eucalyptus globulus 2X – Pain reliever†
- Sambucus nigra 3X
- Bryonia 4X – Cough suppressant††
- Eupatorium perfoliatum 6X
- Gelsemium sempervirens 4X – Sore throat†
- Phosphorus 6X – Sneezing/runny nose†
- Ipecacuanha 3X – Nasal decongestant†
Uses
- Temporarily relieves flu symptoms††
- Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations:
- Chills/fever††
- Chest congestion
- Cough
- Headache††
- Hoarseness
- Body aches††
- Sore throat
- Sneezing/runny nose††
- Nasal congestion
Warnings
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, or is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- A persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- A cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
- Been taking any medications
- An allergy to plants of the Geraniaceae family
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- New symptoms occur, symptoms get worse, or last more than 7 days
- Fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days
- Cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Drug Facts (continued)
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- For best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms cease
- Shake well before each use
- Use only with enclosed dosage cup
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| Adults & children 13 years of age and older | Take 1½ teaspoons (tsp) (7.5 mL) three times daily |
| Children 6–12 years of age | Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) three times daily |
| Children under 6 years of age | Consult a doctor |
Other information
- Each 1½ teaspoons contain: potassium 10 mg
- Store at room temperature 20–25°C (68–77°F) in a dry place out of direct sunlight
Inactive ingredients
Citric acid, elderberry extract, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, lactose monohydrate, maltodextrin, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol
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