Kaloba

Kaloba Mechanism of Action

pelargonium sidoides extract

Manufacturer:

Schwabe Pharma

Distributor:

DCH Auriga
Full Prescribing Info
Action
Pharmacology: FC Tablet: Unique Product: Kaloba tablet represents a unique product containing a proprietary extract of Pelargonium sidoides roots from South Africa.
Works Differently: Kaloba tablet is a new kind of natural health product. Unlike other products that only mask symptoms, Kaloba tablet has a multiple modes of action that supports the body's own defense mechanisms.
Provides Relief: Mild symptoms can stress the body's immune system and cause discomfort to the airways, often in a recurring cycle. Kaloba tablet supports the immune system.
Syrup: Modulation of specific/unspecific immune response and bacterial static properties are the primary properties of Kaloba.
Evident in published studies, Kaloba inhibits docking of viruses and bacteria to mucosa membranes, thus providing a protective effect. Immunomodulating properties activate specific/unspecific immune system eg, the macrophages to phagocytic pathogens. Exhibits moderate bacterial static activity on various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria strains. Prevent proliferation of bacteria, thus preventing secondary bacterial superinfection. Increases ciliary beat frequency thereby improving transport of vicious phlegm and depriving the pathogens of a breeding ground for further multiplication.
Pharmacokinetics: Syrup: Kaloba is a complex mixture of multitude of components which are to be considered as a whole active substance. Pharmacokinetic data on the individual substances are not yet available.
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