In the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system in adults and young patients, the cough herbion holds an honorable place. This is an ideal choice for the whole family, because it can be taken both by senior family members and kids, from 2 years of age. The herbal origin of the components of the drug allows you to have a mild effect on the body.
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Herbion for dry cough - indications for use
This drug delicately affects the respiratory system, envelops the walls of the mucous membrane of the larynx, softening a non-productive cough and contributing to the normal separation of sputum.
The medicine is used in the complex therapy of many inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by a dry cough.
The drug does not directly eliminate the cause of the disease, but it relieves the symptoms well. The effect is persistent and noticeable. Dry cough gradually disappears, sputum begins to pass. After 7-8 days, it may disappear altogether, but doctors recommend taking the medicine again to fix the effect.
The tool is often advised to smokers, since it sanitizes the mucous membrane of the respiratory tree at all levels and softens the cough.
Release form and composition
The medicine is available in the form of a liquid syrup of a dark brownish color, with a sweet herbal aftertaste and the smell of an orange. The drug is poured into dark glass bottles with a capacity of 150 ml, sealed with a plastic stopper and packed in cardboard boxes.
In the pharmacy you can buy Herbion based on various medicinal plants:
- plantain;
- primrose;
- ivy.
The composition and therapeutic effect of each product is different, but all drugs quickly give a positive effect, greatly facilitating the patient's condition.
Plantain-based syrup contains plant mucus, which spreads easily throughout the mucous membrane of the throat. This minimizes the effect of irritants, which provoke an unproductive dry cough that greatly torments the patient. In addition to additional ingredients, the drug contains mallow extract and ascorbic acid. Plantain has strong anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and expectorant properties. The active substances contained in this plant irritate receptors, which increase the secretion of sputum and reduce its ductility.
Thyme and levomenthol are present in the syrup with primrose extract. The substances contained in these components effectively dilute too viscous sputum, so that a person can clear his throat. The medicine has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and, unlike its predecessor, is used for wet cough.
A medicine with ivy extract is used for inflammatory diseases of the bronchi and lungs to facilitate sputum discharge.
As a rule, first take Herbion with plantain, and when the cough becomes wet, it is recommended to replace the syrup with an analogue with primrose. It increases mucus secretion and cleanses the bronchi.
Instructions for use of syrup
Method of use and dosage
When determining the appropriate dose, the type of medicine, the age of the person and the degree of the disease must be taken into account.
Adults take syrup 3 times a day, 10 ml after a meal. The medicine must be washed down with warm water or unsweetened, slightly brewed tea. You can’t drink syrup on an empty stomach. To fix the result, you need to take the drug for at least 10 days, and preferably even for 15-20 days. In the kit there is a measuring spoon, which is very convenient to use.
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Herbion during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnant and lactating women are very worried that the drugs do not harm the baby. In the case of the herbion, do not worry, since there is no information about its negative effect on the development of the fetus. Of course, the drug is best taken only after prior consultation with the doctor. The fact is that syrup has contraindications, and only a doctor can determine whether to take the medicine right now.
In any case, it is not recommended to take the drug in the first months, since it is during this period that all vital organs of the fetus are formed. Data on the safety of the drug in the first trimester is clearly not enough.
For children
Kids get sick often. It happens that a child can get sick up to 8 times a year! This is facilitated by the immaturity of the immune system, constant mobility and frequent stay in crowded places. The risk of infection in this situation is very high. Therefore, it is better to have a proven herbal remedy for coughs ready, so that the disease could not develop further. The medicine acts instantly, immediately calming the inflamed irritated throat and removing the tickle. After taking the syrup, the child can sleep peacefully at night, without suffering from coughing attacks.
The drug has a pleasant taste of orange, so little children take it with pleasure.
For small patients, the dose of the medicine is reduced. Moreover, the younger the patient, the lower the dose they are given. Babies from 2 to 7 years old can drink 5 ml of the drug three times a day. Older children (from 7 to 14 years) increase the dose slightly - up to 7-10 ml. Frequency of use is standard. Adolescents over 14 years of age can be given an adult dose.
The course of treatment should not exceed 3 weeks. A longer course can only be prescribed by a pediatrician.
Overdose
There is no official data on drug overdose.However, you must remember that any drug should be taken in strict accordance with the instructions in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Interaction with other drugs
The medicine should not be prescribed at the same time as drugs that reduce the formation of sputum or suppress cough. This makes it difficult to cough up liquefied sputum, and can cause a complication.
Side effects
As a rule, syrup is equally well accepted by both adults and children. However, in rare cases, taking the drug can cause adverse reactions. You need to be prepared for this. Most often it can be diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal tract malfunction or an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria or skin itching. At the slightest manifestation of side effects, you need to see a doctor. The drug should be discontinued.
To avoid possible complications, it is necessary to refuse to take the drug in these categories of patients:
- children under 2 years old;
- people with individual intolerance to any of their syrup components;
- persons with a stomach ulcer and other intestinal diseases;
- diabetics.
Newborns and one-year-olds should not be given this medicine because the syrup is too thick for their stomach. Plus, there is a risk of intolerance to saccharides and certain types of carbohydrates, so you need to make a choice in favor of those drugs that are allowed for children from birth.
Doctors also recommend abandoning this method of treatment if a person suffers from fructose intolerance. If allergic reactions appear during administration, treatment with this drug should be stopped immediately and consult a specialist for advice and drawing up another treatment regimen.
Herbion syrup analogs
If the patient does not have the opportunity to purchase Herbion syrup for dry cough, or he can not take this drug, he should pay attention to medicines that have a similar effect:
- Mukaltin. This simple and inexpensive medicine contributes to the effective discharge of sputum.
- Bronchipret. The drug quickly and effectively eliminates the causes of diseases of the respiratory system.
- Cook Syrup. This tool is most often used to treat cough of various origins (including asthmatic). It is recommended to people who cough due to constant smoking, not able to abandon this bad habit.
- Bronchosan. An effective treatment for adults and toddlers. Often included in the treatment of pneumonia.
Store the medicine in a dark and cool place, but not in the refrigerator. Storage temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. Shelf life is 24 months. After the expiration date, the use of the medicine is not recommended. Before taking the medicine, you need to shake it well, since a sediment may form at the bottom.
- Tatyana
