Syrups, lozenges and all kinds of pills become effective helpers in the treatment of all types of cough. The means of the Doctor Mom line are considered modern and safe. The information in the instructions for Doctor Mom cough lozenges reports that it is advisable to take this medicine for the treatment of various diseases of the respiratory system.
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Composition of cough lozenges
An antitussive drug, produced in the form of lozenges (lozenges), contains several active compounds at once.
These are extracts:
- licorice roots (15 mg) - stops the inflammatory process, helps to eliminate sputum;
- ginger rhizomes (10 mg) - eliminates the cause of inflammation, and also acts as an antihistamine component;
- drug embryos (fruits) (10 mg) - helps to strengthen immunity, has a vasoconstrictive and antipyretic effect;
- as well as levomenthol (7 mg) - an antiseptic that relieves irritation from the mucous membranes and throat.
In addition, the pharmaceutical product contains a number of additional compounds, among which are sucrose, liquid dextrose, essential oils, azorubine, and others. The amount of these components is minimal.
Indications for use of the drug
Typically, Doctor Mom lozenges for children are used as a complex therapeutic treatment, and mainly to eliminate individual symptoms.
Among the indications:
- inflammation of the pharynx (pharyngitis);
- inflammation of the larynx (laryngitis);
- inflammation of the trachea (tracheitis);
- inflammatory processes in the bronchi (acute and chronic bronchitis);
- bronchial asthma;
- inflammation in the lungs;
- acute infectious disease.
Also, quite often, experts recommend using the discussed pharmaceutical product for dry "lecture" cough. A similar condition occurs when a person has a constant tension of the vocal cords, which as a result leads to severe spasms and coughing attacks. Often this condition is found in smokers. High treatment efficiency is noted in the case of tickle and sore throat.
It is worth noting that this medicine belongs to auxiliary means, but is not the main one for the treatment of any diseases.
According to unspecified data, the use of vegetable lozenges for cough is effective in the initial stages of whooping cough.
Instructions for use and dosage for children and adults
Antitussive lozenges, despite their apparent safety, must be taken strictly following the instructions, since therapeutic lozenges are not sweets and you can use them in a strictly prescribed dosage. It is also important to note that the product is not recommended for young children, as they are able to swallow the whole candy or choke on it.
Adults and adolescents need to take lozenges every three hours to eliminate unpleasant symptoms. The maximum allowable number of them daily is ten units. For teens - half as much. The tool must be slowly dissolved until completely dissolved.
The therapeutic effect is possible only with regular medication. The course continues until the unpleasant manifestations of the disease are completely eliminated.
After resorption, you should refrain from eating food or liquid for 15 to 20 minutes. The duration of treatment is about two weeks, however, the first visible effect is observed already in the first day.
Due to the lack of laboratory tests, cough lozenges are not recommended for children under 14 years of age.
During pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions for use, Doctor Mom lozenges during pregnancy are not allowed for use. This limitation is directly related to the presence in the component composition of dyes and flavors that are synthetic. Such compounds often provoke the development of allergic reactions, and also adversely affect the development of the fetus.
During therapy during lactation, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding, since the components of the drug can be excreted in milk.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Despite the almost natural composition, lozenges are not allowed for use in all cases. The main contraindication is an inadequate reaction of the immune system, which manifests itself in the form of an allergic reaction.
Other contraindications include:
- diabetes;
- patient age up to three years;
- pregnancy and lactation.
As a rule, the drug is well tolerated and does not provoke the development of negative manifestations.
With constant and prolonged use, the risk of side effects is not excluded:
- allergic reactions (rashes, swelling, flushing of the skin, severe itching, urticaria, redness);
- violation of the water-electrolyte balance;
- increase in blood pressure;
- fainting state;
- increased coughing attacks.
In the event of a significant excess of the prescribed dosage or frequent use of lozenges, signs of an overdose may appear: digestive disorders, nausea and vomiting, migraines, allergic reactions (including Quincke's edema). The victim will need medical attention and subsequent symptomatic treatment.
Cough lozenges analogue Dr. Mom
The modern market of pharmacology can offer a large number of lozenges and lozenges that can stop the signs of the inflammatory process and eliminate cough.Analogues of Doctor Mom lozenges also contain extracts of medicinal plants.
Replace the product with the following drugs:
- "Alex Plus";
- "Sage";
- "Bronchicum";
- Linkas
- Agisept.
To select an analogue, you should seek help from your doctor.
