Efficacy and safety of an extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) in adults with acute bronchitis: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

From: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy &Phytopharmacology | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: Eisebitt, Reinhard; Heger, Marianne; Matthys, Heinrich; Seith, Bettina | Copyright information

Summary

Background: New evidence-based treatment options are required to avoid antibiotic overuse in acute bronchitis and to replace potentially inefficacious initial antibiotic treatment.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) compared to placebo in patients with acute bronchitis.

Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial using a multi-stage adaptive design.

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