The treatment of young children requires great care and caution. It is important to remember that if the condition of the child worsens within 2-3 days, the temperature is high, you can’t do without the help of a pediatrician. In order not to worsen the condition of the baby, it is recommended to call a doctor at home.
To prevent the serious development of the disease with the onset of the first symptoms of colds and coughs, it is recommended to start treatment with the simplest substances. Cough syrups for children, usually on plant components, not only prevent the appearance of a strong cough, but also strengthen the immune system.
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Effective Dry Cough Syrups for Children
It is difficult to determine a dry cough on its own, especially for young parents. It is recommended that you first be examined by a pediatrician, and only then use the following list of cough syrups to supplement the treatment course prescribed by your doctor, or to replace cough medicines from a prescription.
The syrups offered below help thin the thick consistency of sputum so that it can be easier to expectorate when coughing.
Linkas
The composition of Linkas cough syrup mainly contains plant extracts - vascular adhatode, long pepper, broadleaf cordy, marshmallow, jujube, onosma, licorice, hyssop, galangal and violet.Additional substances that help to make the consistency of the drug convenient to use, pleasant to the taste are enhanced by the medicinal properties of plant components, sorbitol solution, propylene glycol, glycerin, citric acid, clove and peppermint oils, and others.
Syrup has the following effects on the body:
- antibacterial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- emollient cough;
- expectorant;
- antispasmodic;
- antipyretic;
- immunomodulatory;
- sedative.
Plant components contain flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids and other active substances that help the body fight microbes, stimulate the immune system, and strengthen the body's protective function.
The treatment method is as follows: give infants ½ teas to infants. l at one time, the amount of which is 3-4 times a day, for older children - in full tea. l Tentatively, treatment lasts from 7 to 10 days. Shake the contents of the bottle before use.
Gedelix
The main components are ivy extract and extractant. As auxiliary glycerin, sorbitol, anise oil, water and others are used.
There may be contraindications to the use of the medicine:
- allergy to substances contained in ivy;
- metabolic disease.
Gedelix syrup helps to ease the process of coughing up sputum, lowering the temperature. It is a means of eliminating symptoms. It is used as an addition to the main treatment.
Treatment of children must be carried out according to the following instructions:
- infants up to a year ½ scoop once a day;
- for children from one to 4 years of age, a dose of ½ measuring spoon is recommended, 3 doses per day;
- children under 10 years old are allowed to use ½ scoop 4 times a day;
- after 10 years - 1 spoon in three doses.
The medicine should be washed down with at least ½ cup of water. If the syrup is used without a doctor’s prescription, do not prolong the treatment for more than 5 days.
Dr. Mom
Dr. Mom's cough syrup is a herbal medicine consisting of extracts of licorice, ginger, turmeric, basil, elecampane, aloe, nightshade, Belerika terminalia and Vasika adatodes.
It affects the body:
- expectorant;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antitussive;
- immunostimulating effect.
It should be applied according to the following principle:
- 3-6 years ½ tea. l for 1 use, the medicine is taken 3 times a day;
- at 6-14 years, the number is allowed to increase to 1 tea. l .;
- more than 14 years from 1-2 tea l., the frequency of taking the drug does not change.
Important! The syrup contains sugar, which is a contraindication for diabetics.
Lazolvan
The active substance is ambroxol - a substance that normalizes the formation of mucus in the bronchi and thereby improves sputum discharge. Slightly reduces coughing a few days after the start of the use of syrup.
Instructions for taking the drug for children of different ages:
- up to 2 years: ½ measuring spoon twice a day;
- 2-6 years: the same volume, but in three doses;
- 6-12 years: 1 spoon up to three times a day, depending on the degree of development of the disease;
- over 12 years: 2 tablespoons.
The drug can be purchased at a pharmacy without a pediatrician’s prescription, but should be used strictly according to the instructions.
Licorice Root Syrup
Licorice root extract has many positive effects on the body:
- antiviral effect;
- expectorant;
- temperature reducing;
- sputum thinning;
- anti-inflammatory in relation to the affected mucous membranes of the throat;
- relieving spasms from the bronchi.
Important! May have a laxative effect.
The medication is as follows:
- infants up to a year are not allowed to drink tincture - it is used as a grind for the chest and back, in the bronchial region;
- children 1-3 years of age are allowed to take 2.5 ml of syrup 3 times a day;
- from 4 to 6 years, the volume can be increased to 5 ml at a time;
- 7-9 years old - 5-8 ml of the drug;
- from 10 to 12 years, the volume of the drug is 8-10 ml;
- over 12 years of age a single dose - 15 ml.
The tool can be taken up to 4 times a day, depending on the condition of the patient. The medicine is taken after a meal.
Ascoril
Ascoril syrup has three main substances - salbutamol, bromhexine hydrochloride and guaifenesin. It has three actions at once - bronchodilator, mucolytic, expectorant, due to which the removal of sputum from the bronchi is facilitated and accelerated.
Dosage:
- less than 6 years - by tea. l in three doses per day;
- from 6 to 12 years - 1-2 tea l .;
- more than 12 years - 2 tea. l
Syrup does not need to be washed down with water. As a rule, such a medicine is taken some time after a meal.
Ambrobene
Syrup Ambrobene is an analogue of Lazolvan, which uses the same active substance, but the auxiliary components are different. It has an expectorant and mucolytic effect. Dosages and frequency of syrup are similar to Lazolvan.
Syrup Althea
The syrup is based on the extract of the roots of the plant marshmallow. The product contains vitamins, minerals, plant mucus, oils and natural sugar syrup, which is allowed for small children and gives a pleasant taste to the medicine.
Span
The drug is based on ivy extract. The naturalness of the product allows its use in the treatment of even infants. The drug fights cough, helps the immune system to suppress the microorganisms that caused the disease, has an antispasmodic and mucolytic effect.
Mode of application:
- up to 6 years - ½ tea. l in three doses per day;
- 6-10 years - 1 teaspoon in three divided doses per day.
It is recommended not to allow the child to be treated with a drug in volumes exceeding the recommendations. In case of an overdose, nausea, vomiting, and changes in bowel function are observed.
Gerbion
Herbion syrup is produced in two versions - each more focused on a particular type of cough. For the treatment of dry cough, it is suitable with plantain extract. It helps to soften the cough and fight the inflammatory process in the body.
The dosage recommended is as follows:
- 2-5 years - ½ tea. l in three doses per day;
- from 5 to 14 years old - by tea. l for 1 reception;
- from 14 to 18 years old - 2 tea leaves. l 3-4 times a day - while the symptoms of the disease appear stronger, the medicine is taken more often, usually in the first 2-3 days.
Pertussin
Pertussin syrup contains a natural substance in the form of thyme extract and a synthetic component in the form of potassium bromide. The tool provides a dilution of sputum, due to which it is easier and faster excreted during expectoration.
The treatment depending on age is as follows:
- 3-6 years - ½ - 1 teaspoon in three divided doses per day;
- 6-12 years - 1-2 teas. l for 1 reception;
- more than 12 years - a dessert spoon in three doses per day.
Bronchicum
The basis of the drug is thyme extract and an extractant consisting of glycerin, ammonia, ethyl alcohol and water. It has an expectorant, bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect.
Amount allowed to children:
- from six months to a year - 0.5 tea. l twice a day;
- from 1 to 2 years - the same volume, but in three doses per day;
- from 2 to 6 years - tea. l twice a day;
- from 6 to 12 years - by tea. l in three doses per day;
- teens are allowed 2 teas. l in three doses per day.
The time intervals between doses should be approximately equal. The duration of treatment is no more than a week. If after a few days there is no improvement, you need to contact a pediatrician.
Synecode
Synecode syrup has an active substance - Butamirate citrate. Auxiliary are sorbitol solution, glycerol, sodium saccharin, benzoic acid, vanillin, ethanol, sodium hydroxide and water. Accelerates the removal of sputum, facilitates breathing, eliminates cough.
The treatment is as follows:
- 3-6 years - by tea. l in three doses per day;
- 6-12 years - 2 tea. l in three doses per day;
- more than 12 years - 3 tea. l for 1 reception.
Wet Cough Syrups
With a wet cough, mucus (sputum) is actively produced in the body, which is designed to remove microorganisms from the body. Baby cough syrup helps relieve coughing, as well as strengthen immunity, and help the body fight infection. Below are a few options.
Bromhexine
Bromhexine syrup contains Bromhexine and Sorbitol, food additive E 1520 and E 211, ethane dicarboxylic acid, aromatic additive, eucalyptus oil and water.
It is recommended to apply according to the following instructions:
- ½ - 1 tea. l kids from 2 to 6 years old;
- 1-2 tea. l from 6 to 10 years;
- a couple of teaspoons for children over 10 years old.
The recommended frequency of taking the medicine is in three doses per day, after meals. Duration of admission is 5 days.
On a note. It is possible to treat infants, however, in such circumstances, the dosage and duration of the course are determined by the doctor.
Eucabal
Cough syrup consists of an extract of plantain, thyme. Additional substances enhance the drug effect - invert sugar solution, water, methyl 4 and propyl 4.
Important! Contains ethyl alcohol.
The recommended dosage is as follows:
- from six months to a year - 1 tea. once a day;
- preschoolers - 1 tea. l twice a day;
- schoolchildren - 1 table. l twice a day.
The medicine is taken after a meal. For mild colds, the recommended course is two weeks. It is recommended that you consult a pediatrician before use.
After the symptoms disappear, it is necessary to take the medicine for a couple more days.
Fluditec
Syrup Fluditek is available with different tastes. The composition has the main component - carbocysteine; sucrose, colorants, flavors, water and synthetic compounds are additionally present.
The tool is necessary to normalize the production of mucous consistency in the bronchi, helps the body eliminate its excess.
The manufacturer's instructions for use read as follows:
- in 2-5 years, 1 teaspoon of the drug with a concentration of the main substance of 20 mg / ml twice a day is permissible;
- from 5 to 15 years - the same dosage in three doses per day;
- over 15 years of age, treatment is carried out with a drug with a concentration of 5 mg / ml in a tablespoon in three doses per day.
The drug is taken one hour before a meal or a couple of hours after a meal.
Bronchipret
The composition has plant components - extract of thyme, ivy leaves, as well as ethanol at a concentration of 19% and excipients.
The drug is used after meals in the amount of 10-16 drops of syrup in 3-12 months, after a year - 17 drops +3 drops for each additional year.
Important! In case of an overdose, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain are possible.
Tussamag
A tool with a good effect, at least due to the fact that thyme is used as a base - a plant component.There are also auxiliary substances of a synthetic nature - to support the healing properties for a long time, giving a convenient-to-eat consistency, pleasant taste and smell.
Important! The syrup does not contain sugar, so it can be given without fear to young children and with problems with blood glucose levels.
Cough syrup for children from a year to 5 years old is recommended to be given at a teapot. l twice a day, and over 5 years old until adolescence - 1-2 teas. l in three doses per day.
Ambroxol
The main substance in the syrup is the substance of the same name. As additional components - sorbitol, water, glycerol, raspberry essence, sodium saccharin and others.
Manufacturers recommend a treatment duration of 4 days to 2 weeks:
- at 2-5 years ½ tea. l twice a day;
- at 5-12 years old l in three doses per day;
- children over 12 years of age 3 days are recommended to take medicine for 2 teaspoons. l., then reduce the volume to 1 spoon.
Important! In case of an overdose, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, allergic manifestations on the skin are possible.
Dr. Tyss
The main plant substance is plantain extract. Additionally included peppermint oil, sugar, beetroot syrup, potassium sorbate, water.
The reception schedule is as follows:
- 1-6 years - ½ tea. l give the baby no more than 4 times a day, depending on the condition;
- from 6 years old to adolescence - a teaspoon with a frequency of three hours, no more than four doses.
Erespal
The active ingredient is fenspiride, which has an unpleasant bitter taste.
Therefore, as additional substances are present:
- honey flavoring;
- liquorice root;
- glucose;
- anise oil;
- vanillin;
- glycerol;
- saccharin;
- sucrose;
- water.
And also such additional components as:
- dye;
- methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- potassium sorbate.
As a rule, the dose of syrup per day is calculated depending on the weight of the child. With a weight of less than 10 kg take 2-4 tea. l per day, if the weight is more than 10 kg - 2-4 tablespoons.
Important! The age of the child must be more than 2 years.
