Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Could EPs®7630 be a Treatment Option

EPs® 7630 is an extract from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides, drug-extract ratio 1 : 8-10, extraction solvent ethanol 11% (w/w). The patients were divided into two groups: (i) group 1 received herbal drug EPs® 7630 by oral route \[Umca® solution; (3x10 drops; between 1-5 years of age, 3x20 drops; 6-12 years of age, 3x30 drops for children \>12 years of age)\] for 7 days and (ii) group 2 (control group) did not receive any herbal medication. The medication was administered orally, at least 30 minutes before or after meals. Patients in both groups were prescribed paracetamol (10 mg/kg/dose, 4 times a day, maximum 4,000 mg/day.) as an antipyretic agent. Temperature measurement was made at home and in the hospital via the axillary route.