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Syrup Cynecoda for children
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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It is an antitussive drug of central action (refers to such a group of pharmaceuticals). Issued in the form of drops for oral administration. The main active ingredient is butramate citrate at a concentration of 5 mg / ml. The international nonproprietary name is butamyrate.
Indications Syrup sinekod
It is prescribed for dry cough of any origin. They are also prescribed to suppress cough in the preoperative and postoperative period during various surgical interventions in the bronchial region, as well as in bronchodilation.
For more information on syrups used for cough for children, see this article.
[Release form
It is a liquid, the shade of which varies from colorless to slightly yellow. The liquid has the smell of vanilla.
Pharmacodynamics
The active substance has a powerful expectorant, the action of which is bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory. Also, the mechanism of action is to exert influence on the cough center, as a result of which spirometry parameters are significantly improved. There is also intensive oxygenation of the blood.
The active substance has the ability to bind when ingested. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is detected after 1.5 hours. The half-life is approximately 6 hours. If the drug is administered repeatedly, cumulation is not observed, the accumulation of the drug in the blood is linear. Hydrolysis of the drug begins in the blood. Metabolites have antitussive activity. Metabolites are excreted mainly with urine. Metabolites are associated with glucuronic acid.
Dosing and administration
Apply before eating. Children up to a year are prescribed 10 drops, children aged 1 to 3 years are prescribed 15 drops, and children older than three years - 25 drops. Multiplicity of admission is 3-4 times a day. Side effects are observed in the form of skin reactions, rashes and skin irritation. There is also nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, various allergic reactions.
Overdose
In case of an overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting are observed. Also often a person is disturbed by coordination of movements, blood pressure, loss of consciousness, imbalance can decrease. Treatment is aimed at removing toxin from the body, neutralizing it. For therapeutic purposes, activated carbon is used that binds and removes toxic substances from the body. After the neutralization of the poison, supportive and restorative treatment is used, aimed at normalizing and maintaining the normal functional state of the organism.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Syrup Cynecoda 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.