ELOM-080 (previous designation Myrtol, registered trade mark) is the active ingredient of the herbal medicine named GeloMyrtol forte. The acronym ELOM stands for the oils from Eucalyptus, Lemon, (Sweet) Orange and Myrtle that it contains.
The active ingredient is a special distillate of rectified eucalyptus, sweet orange, myrtle and lemon oil in the ratio 66:32:1:1. It has mucolytic and expectorant actions and is therefore used for acute and chronic bronchitis as well as sinusitis (inflammations of the nasal sinuses).
ELOM-080 is a phytotherapeutic extract (distillate) consisting mainly of three monoterpenes: (+)-α-pinene, d-limonene, and eucalyptol (not be confused with Eucalyptus oil).
The active ingredient is produced by the German manufacturer G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG with registered offices in Hohenlockstedt.
Indication and type of use
ELOM-080 is used to break up mucus and to facilitate sputum expectoration in cases of acute and chronic bronchitis as well as to break up mucus in cases of inflammations of the nasal sinuses (sinusitis). The active ingredient is administered in the form of enteric soft gelatine capsules, which, if used properly, first release the special distillate of essential oils in the small intestine.
Scientific evidence
There are more than 100 preclinical studies on pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and toxicity as well as 28 clinical studies, involving approximately 7,000 patients. ELOM-080 is recognised as that active ingredient based on essential oils whose efficacy is best proved by modern clinical studies.