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Cough syrup Rengalin for children
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
It is a lozenge containing quite strong active ingredients. It is also available as a syrup. The drug contains antibodies to bradycardin, histamine and morphine, previously purified by the affinity method. Various auxiliary substances are also used, which do not have a significant therapeutic effect on the body.
Belongs to the group of "other antitussives". Various experimental studies have shown that the drug actively interacts with the main receptors of the body and antibodies to them, due to which the antitussive effect is carried out. The drug has an anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, anti-allergic, antispasmodic effect on the body. Also, due to the presence of antibodies to morphine, the drug has an analgesic effect.
For more information about cough syrups for children, read this article.
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Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Rengalin syrup for coughs for children
The main indications for the use of this drug are acute and chronic respiratory diseases, which are accompanied by cough, runny nose, signs of acute respiratory diseases, and respiratory dysfunction.
Pharmacodynamics
The essence of the drug's action is that its individual components have a depressing effect on the cough center of the brain (located in the medulla oblongata). The pain sensitivity center located in the thalamus is also suppressed, due to which pain sensations are significantly reduced. The transmission of nerve impulses to the cerebral cortex is also blocked. The positive effect is that, unlike other similar drugs, it does not have a depressing effect on the respiratory function itself, and does not have a negative effect on the state of cardiovascular activity. Another advantage is the fact that the drug has neither a narcotic nor a hypnotic effect.
The drug significantly alleviates the manifestations of inflammatory processes, especially those that occur in the throat, nasopharynx, pharynx. The drug has the ability to stop various allergic reactions, reduce bronchospasm.
Dosing and administration
The drug is prescribed one third of a teaspoon per dose for a child over three years old, and one teaspoon for children starting from 10 years old. Usually the frequency of administration is no more than 3-4 times a day. The duration of treatment is different, and varies widely: from 3 days to 1 month.
Contraindications
The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug, in case of individual intolerance. It is also not recommended to take the drug to children under 3 years of age, since it has a severe effect on the body. There is not enough information confirming or refuting the safety of this drug for this age category, so it is better to exclude such treatment.
Side effects Rengalin syrup for coughs for children
Side effects are rare, except for cases of individual intolerance to the drug and individual components included in the drug. Hypersensitivity reactions are observed, which manifest themselves mainly as a delayed or immediate reaction.
Overdose
Overdose cases are also rare, but if a large amount of the drug is accidentally taken, the first signs of dyspeptic disorders are observed. Headache, nausea, and vomiting are also observed. In case of overdose, it is important to provide emergency care and call an ambulance. First, you need to wash out the stomach, then go to the hospital for further detoxification and rehabilitation treatment.
Interactions with other drugs
The drug is compatible with other medications. No cases of incompatibility have been recorded. It should be taken into account that the drug significantly reduces reaction speed, attentiveness, and memorability. Also, as a result of taking the drug, the child may experience inhibition and drowsiness.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cough syrup Rengalin for children" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.