Dry cough syrups: instructions for use

As a result of the appearance of irritation in the respiratory tract appears cough. It can be dry or wet. According to experts, special attention should be given to dry cough. Because it does not contribute to sputum and does not remove from the body harmful products of inflammation.

To facilitate the course of the disease, prescribe syrups from a dry cough. The main tasks of these drugs: the removal of spasms and dilution of sputum. Often syrups are given to small children, because taking a pill is much more difficult for them.

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Indications of the dry cough syrups

There are many reasons that cause the emergence of dry cough. Before you start treatment, you should consult a specialist. After the examination, he can prescribe an effective and inexpensive syrup from a dry cough. The need for taking medications occurs when:

• asthma, bronchitis, lung tumors;
• bronchospasm;
• chronic cough of smokers;
• an allergic cough;
• irritations of the respiratory system.

Due to the large selection of syrups, it is possible to select a drug that will be effective at any stage of the inflammatory process. Also, the intake of syrups is prescribed for residual cough. This phenomenon occurs with the transferred bronchitis. If you do not take syrups, the cough may not go away for a month.

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Release form

The list is created for general acquaintance with existing modern preparations, the main task of which is to convert non-productive cough to productive.

List and name of syrups from dry cough

Syrup of althea.  It refers to plant syrups from dry cough and other ENT diseases. The drug is characterized not only anti-inflammatory, but also expectorant effect. It is based on the root of the plant. Also in the composition there is sodium benzonate, purified water and sucrose.

Indications for use - a protracted pathology of the respiratory system. In the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the syrup, intolerance to the body fructose or glucose-galactose malabsorption is forbidden to use this syrup.

Dosage and administration: children under one year are assigned one teaspoon of a drug dissolved in one glass of warm water. For adults and children who have reached the age of 12 years - a tablespoon of the drug for 0.5 liters of water. The syrup is taken after a meal. In a day there should be 4-5 receptions. The duration of treatment is approximately two weeks.

Syrup of licorice. One of the most common drugs for cough. Expectorant, which facilitates the process of excretion of sputum. In connection with the properties that the main component - the licorice root has, the preparation has a number of contraindications to the application:

• presence of viscous sputum;
• impaired kidney function;
• obesity of grade 3 or 4;
• hypertension;
• diabetes;
• individual intolerance.

Daily dose of syrup for children from 1 year to 3 years - no more than 20 ml; from 4 to 9 years - 7.5 ml-22.5 ml; from 10 to 12 years - 22.5-40 ml; Adults are prescribed from 45 to 60 milliliters. The drug can not be diluted, it is enough to drink plenty of warm water. Multiplicity of admission is 3-4 times a day.

Omnitus. The main component of the drug is butamyrate. The agent helps to suppress the effects on the cough center and reduce the cough reflex. Contraindications are the period of breastfeeding, the first trimester of pregnancy and the individual intolerance of the components. Also, the medicine is not prescribed for children under 3 years of age.

The daily dose depends on the age: children from 3 to 6 with a weight less than 22 kg are prescribed 10 ml 3-4 times a day; from 6 to 9 years (22-30 kg) - 15 ml of syrup; adults are recommended to take 30 ml.

Side effects include minor dizziness, nausea, and intestinal upset.

Stood. Homeopathic remedy, which helps get rid of dry cough. Dosage: children under 12 years - 5 ml of syrup 2 times a day; adults - 15 ml three times a day. The course of treatment depends on the complexity of the disease and is determined by a specialist.

There is no information about overdose. To avoid undesirable consequences, do not independently prescribe dosages.

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Dry cough syrups for children

Cough is one of the most common symptoms in children regardless of age. It can be wet or dry and have an allergic, bacterial or viral nature. Strong attacks of coughing exhaust the children. In addition, dry cough is very dangerous. It is accompanied by severe headaches, high fever, an increase in the size of the lymph nodes. When the first symptoms appear, you need the help of a doctor.

Modern medicine offers many effective syrups that help alleviate coughing attacks and dilute sputum. The choice of the drug depends on the age of the child. Do not self-medicate. Only a qualified specialist will be able to select the most effective remedy that will not harm the baby.

The most effective and safe syrup from dry cough to 1 year -  Gedelix. It is based on plant components and has an antispasmodic effect. The active ingredient in the syrup is ivy extract. Within a few days, coughing attacks decrease noticeably.

According to the instruction, children under the age of the drug should be taken once a day for 2.5 ml. However, the doctor may prescribe a different dosage, depending on the condition of the baby.

The recommended single dose for children from 1 year to 4 years is 2.5 ml (three times a day); children from 4 to 10 years - 2.5 ml (4 times a day); adults - 5 ml (3 times a day).

Storage conditions: the preparation should be stored in a place inaccessible to small children at a temperature of 5 to 25 ° C. The closed vial is stored for 4 years. After opening, it is allowed to take within 6 months.

Ambrobene - syrup from dry cough from year. The drug is prescribed for acute bronchitis, asthma, pathology of the respiratory system. Syrup helps increase mucociliary transport of sputum.

To take the drug is recommended to use a special measuring cup: children from one year to two years - 2.5 ml (half a cup) twice a day; 2-6 years - 0.5 cups three times a day; 6-12 years - 5 ml two / three times a day. Also, the drug can be taken by adults. A single dose is 10 ml (two cups) 3 times a day. The syrup is taken after a meal. For maximum effectiveness during treatment, it is advisable to drink plenty of fluids.

Shelf life - 5 years. An open vial can be stored for a year. At the end of this period, the use of syrup is strictly prohibited.

Dry cough syrups for children from 2 years:

• Herbion. The drug promotes the removal of inflammation in the respiratory tract, providing antibacterial and enveloping effects. The basis is water extract of plantain. The drug is taken three times a day. Children from 2 to 10 years in 5 ml, adults - 10 ml. The intake of syrup does not depend on the intake of food;
• Linkas. It is developed on the basis of plant components. For children under 3 years, the recommended single dose is 0.5 teaspoon (3 times a day); from 3 to 8 years - a teaspoon (three times a day); 8-18 years - a teaspoon (4 times); adults - 2 teaspoons (3 times);
• Pertussin. It is an expectorant. Active substances are thyme extract and potassium bromide. The drug calms the central nervous system, muffles coughing attacks. Children under 3 years of age are prescribed syrup three times a day for half a teaspoon. With regard to interaction with other drugs, it is worth noting that the drug is not allowed to be taken with syrups that are used to treat wet cough.

Syrups from dry cough for children from 3 years:

• Doctor Mom. It helps to improve the productivity of cough, facilitates the process of sputum discharge. Dosage: children from 3 years are recommended to take 2.5 ml of the drug three times a day after eating, if necessary, the syrup can be diluted with a small amount of warm water; adults - 1 measuring cup three times a day;
• Sinecod. The active substance of the drug is butamyrate. Syrup has a bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory effect. The drug is taken three times a day: children from 3 to 6 years - 5 ml; from 6 to 12 - 10 ml; from 12 to 15 ml. According to reviews, syrup helps to relieve cough and sputum in the shortest possible time;

• Lazolvan. The active ingredient is ambroxol hydrochloride. Children from 3 to 7 years are recommended to take 2.5 ml of syrup three times a day; from 7 to 12 years - 10 ml (5 ml 2/3 times a day); from 12 years - 30 ml (10 ml 3 times a day).

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Dry cough syrups for adults

Today, many effective medicines are being prepared, designed to combat coughing. Leading positions are occupied by syrups. They can be purchased without a prescription, they have a pleasant aroma and taste.

The most popular modern drugs are:

• Ascoril. The drug contains guaifenesin, salbutamol, bromhexidine. Eliminates spasms, has antitussive effect. Doses: adults - 10 ml of the drug three times a day; children from 6 to 12 years - 5/10 ml 3 times a day; To children till six years - 5 ml 3 times a day;
• Kodelak. Substances of the drug penetrate into the infected organism, and begin to act after half an hour. Promotes stimulation of mucous secretion of bronchi, which leads to excretion of sputum. Patients who represent an adult age group take 3 teaspoons of syrup at a time. Multiplicity of admission - 4 times a day. It is strictly forbidden to dilute the drug or wash it with water. The syrup is prescribed to children 3-6 years - on a teaspoon three times a day; 6-12 years - 2 tsp. 3 times, over 12 years - 3 teaspoons;
• Plantain syrup is an old proven remedy, which to this day helps to get rid of a dangerous dry cough. The active substances of the syrup destroy pathogens and produce phlegm. The syrup is used regardless of the food intake. Dosage: adults - two teaspoons 3/5 times a day; children from 7 to 14 years - the same amount of the drug, but three times a day; from 2 to 7 years - one teaspoonful.

Dry cough requires compulsory treatment. To speed up the process of recovery and select effective methods of therapy, you should undergo a survey. 

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Pharmacodynamics

The main task of syrups is softening of non-productive cough and excretion of sputum. The drugs have a calming effect, accelerate the healing process and facilitate coughing attacks. Activate the secretory function of the bronchial glands.

Syrups dilute sputum by affecting the protein structure and breaking the bonds in the mucous discharge. As a result, sputum becomes more fluid.

It is worth considering that these drugs are responsible for changing the nature of mucus. To achieve the maximum effect, you should consume plenty of fluids. This contributes to the formation of sputum and its further excretion. It is strictly forbidden to take simultaneously syrups from wet and dry cough.

Modern medicine offers a fairly large selection of syrups and a person who does not have the knowledge and skills in the field of medicine, it is difficult to choose the most effective drugs.

According to reviews of doctors and patients, it is possible to identify a number of drugs that have shown themselves to be the best and most popular. However, do not self-medicate. Before you buy a drug, you need to go through the examination and get the advice of a doctor.

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Pharmacokinetics

There are several pharmacokinetic processes: absorption, distribution and excretion from the body. Absorption of drugs begins after they enter the intestine. Then the molecules penetrate the blood. Molecules of drugs are spread with the help of blood, tissue cells and intercellular fluid.

From the body, syrup molecules are excreted through urine, sweat, saliva or the digestive system depending on the main active substance:

• ambroxol. Absorbed as soon as possible, excreted with urine;
• codeine. It is characterized by rapid absorption. After 20-30 minutes after the reception begins to block the attack of cough. The process of transformation occurs in the liver, and excretion from the body begins in 2-3 hours;
• bromohexine. After 30 minutes after intake, the absorption of the substance reaches 99%. It accumulates in adipose tissue, kidneys, liver. After 1-2 hours, the gradual elimination of the substance begins.

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Use of the dry cough syrups during pregnancy

When choosing a drug, you should pay attention to use during pregnancy. Components of some drugs may adversely affect the condition of the fetus or future mother. Therefore, it is better to consult with your doctor.