Nature's Way Umcka® Cold Relief Chewables are a homeopathic medicine made with Pelargonium sidoides 1X in a cherry flavored chewable tablet. Uses: shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat, nasal, and bronchial irritations: congestion, cough, hoarseness, sore throat.
- Active ingredient: Pelargonium sidoides 1X HPUS
- For adults and children 6 years and older
- Cherry flavored chewable tablet; non-drowsy
- Sweetened with sugar alcohols (xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol)
- 20 chewable tablets
Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, lasts more than 2 days, or comes with or is followed by 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 with excessive phlegm, an allergy to plants in the Geraniaceae family, or if you take any medications. Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur, symptoms worsen or last more than 7 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, or cough lasts more than 7 days or comes with rash or persistent headache. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or effectiveness. Its uses are based only on traditional homeopathic principles, which are not accepted by most modern medical experts, and there is no scientific evidence that it works.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take it?
Adults and children 13 and older: chew 1 tablet three times daily. Children 6 to 12: chew 1 tablet two times daily. Chew or dissolve in the mouth; do not swallow whole. Children under 6: ask a doctor. Start at the first sign of symptoms and continue for 48 hours after symptoms stop.
Is this a dietary supplement?
No, it is a homeopathic over-the-counter medicine. It has a Drug Facts label instead of a Supplement Facts label.
What are the inactive ingredients?
Citric acid, magnesium stearate, malic acid, maltodextrin, mannitol, natural flavor, sodium croscarmellose, sorbitol, stearic acid, and xylitol. Keep it away from pets, since xylitol is harmful to dogs.
When should I call a doctor?
If symptoms last more than 7 days, get worse, or new symptoms appear. Also call a doctor if a fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Active Ingredient (in each chewable tablet)
Pelargonium sidoides 1X
Inactive Ingredients: citric acid, magnesium stearate, malic acid, maltodextrin, mannitol, modified cellulose gum, natural cherry flavor, sorbitol, stearic acid, xylitol.
Directions:
o Chew or dissolve tablets in mouth. Do not swallow whole.
o For best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms cease.
o Adults & children 12 years of age and older: take 1 chewable tablet 4-5 times daily.
o Children 6-11 years of age: take 1 chewable tablet 2-4 times daily.
o Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
