Dry cough syrup for children, instructions for use

Dry cough syrup

Dry mixture is a combination drug that can influence the consistency of mucous secretion, leading to its dilution. In addition, the drug also affects the activity of the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi, as a result of which the liquefied secretion is better removed from the body.

Dry cough syrup has anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects

In addition, the secretory function of the bronchial glands is stimulated, as a result of which phlegm is also more likely to be removed from the body.

Children's dry cough medicine is used as a complex treatment and is used together with other drugs in the fight against pathological processes of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by the appearance of cough. The powder is sold in bags. The mixture is inexpensive, so it is suitable for the general consumer.

Application

Cough syrup is a suspension that is used for oral use. Dry powder should be diluted with plain water at room temperature. You will need two hundred milliliters of water. Before using the product, shake it thoroughly to form a homogeneous suspension.

Before each use of dry cough syrup for children, the product must be shaken thoroughly.

The dosage of the drug, as well as the duration of the course of treatment, is determined by a specialist, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.

Side effects and contraindications

Cough syrup for children is quite well tolerated and almost never causes any side effects.

However, in isolated cases, individual intolerance to the drug may occur, which manifests itself in the form of allergic reactions:

• itching of the skin;
• redness;
• hives.

Dry cough mixture should not be used in the following cases:

• individual intolerance to the drug;
• children under two years of age;
• pregnancy period;
• breastfeeding period.

Dry cough mixture contains sugar, so patients with diabetes should take it with caution.

As for overdose, if large dosages of dry cough medicine are used, the following unpleasant symptoms may appear:

• nausea;
• vomit.

The medication does not have any antidotes, so in case of an overdose and the appearance of unpleasant symptoms, the following actions must be taken:

• stop taking the medicine;
• rinse the stomach;
• take enterosorbent agents that will help neutralize the toxic effects of the drug and remove it from the body faster.

Separately, I would like to mention the composition of the drug.

The main components are the following:

• dry marshmallow and licorice root extract;
• anise oil;
• sugar;
• sodium benzoate;
• sodium bicarbonate, etc.

There is no reliable data regarding the safety of the drug in pregnant women, therefore pregnancy is a contraindication to its use

What can you do during pregnancy?

Expectant mothers belong to a special group of patients for whom not all medications are approved. On the other hand, during pregnancy the immune system is significantly weakened, so women expecting a baby often experience coughing. If traditional methods and physiotherapy do not justify themselves, then the following medications may be prescribed to the pregnant woman:

1. Marshmallow syrup. This is a mono-herbal medicine containing marshmallow root. The syrup helps reduce the viscosity of pathological mucus and improves its discharge, and also locally eliminates inflammation.
2. Tussin. This syrup contains the active ingredient guaifenesin. Actively stimulates secretory cells of the bronchial mucosa, reduces the viscosity of tracheobronchial secretions. Tussin helps an unproductive cough quickly turn into a productive one. It is not contraindicated for expectant mothers, but such women should take it with caution, coordinating their actions with a gynecologist.

Women carrying a child should be prescribed any medications by a doctor. It is inappropriate to choose your own means in this situation. Dry cough syrup during pregnancy is prescribed according to strict indications. The doctor takes into account the likely benefit for the woman and the possible harm to her unborn child.

Egg mixture

Egg cough syrup for adults is one of the most common and effective traditional medicines.

The egg remedy recipe is quite old, passed down from generation to generation, but it not only helps eliminate coughs, but is also effective for bronchitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis.

To prepare medicine from eggs you will need the following ingredients:

• one glass of milk;
• one egg yolk;
• two hundred and fifty grams of honey;
• a quarter kilogram of butter;
• one fourth teaspoon of soda.

All ingredients should be mixed thoroughly and drunk one glass several times a day.

Release form and composition

Dosage form - powder from which a solution for oral administration is prepared: brownish-gray in color with lighter inclusions, with the smell of anise (22.65 g in children's milk bottles with a capacity of 200 ml, 1 bottle in cardboard packs; 1.7 g in bags made of combined material, 5 or 10 bags in cardboard packs).

1 bottle of cough syrup contains:

• Dry thermopsis extract – 2 g;
• Dry licorice root extract – 2 g;
• Anise oil – 0.05 g;
• Sodium bicarbonate – 4 g;
• Sodium benzoate – 4 g;
• Ammonium chloride – 2 g;
• Sugar – 10 g.

1 sachet (single dose) contains:

• Dry thermopsis extract – 0.045 g;
• Dry licorice root extract – 0.15 g;
• Anise oil – 0.0037 g;
• Sodium bicarbonate – 0.3 g;
• Sodium benzoate – 0.3 g;
• Ammonium chloride – 0.15 g;
• Sugar – 0.75 g.

Sinekod

Sinekod is a Swiss cough syrup. The drug is a colorless liquid with a vanilla flavor.

The main component of the syrup is butamirate citrate. In addition to the main substance, the syrup also contains auxiliary substances, namely:

• glycerol;
• sorbitol;
• vanillin;
• ethanol;
• benzoic acid;
• water;
• sodium hydroxide.

Before using Sinecode, consult your doctor.

Indications for use

The drug is used in the following cases:

• cough with whooping cough;
• before and during surgical interventions as a cough suppressant;
• during bronchoscopic examination.

Using syrup

For adults, the dosage is as follows: fifteen milliliters syrup four times a day. Children from six to twelve years old are given syrup three times a day, but ten milliliters, and from three to six years old - five.

Each package contains a measuring cap, which should be rinsed under water and dried after each use.

Contraindications and side effects

Instructions for cough syrup Sinekod

If we talk about syrup, it can only be used after three years. If synecode is used in the form of drops, it can be used after three months.

In addition, the drug should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in case of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

It is possible to develop unpleasant side effects, namely:

• nausea, vomiting;
• dizziness;
• allergic reactions.

Variety of potions

Medicines that help cope with dry cough are divided into several groups, based on the principle of their action.

Cough medications that block the cough center in the brain

These medications are contraindicated for young children, and the therapist prescribes them to adults with extreme caution and only for very severe coughs. The most popular drugs that block the cough center include Omnitus, Paxeladin and Sinekod

Medicines that affect the mucous membranes of the bronchi, as well as their motility. Their action is based on improving bronchial peristalsis, as well as stimulating mucus production in the salivary and bronchial glands. The most effective drugs in this group: Doctor Theiss and Doctor Mom, Gedelix, Bronholitin, Herbion and others.

Medicines that affect the state of sputum. They belong to the group of mucolytics. The effect of the drugs is based on the dilution of sputum, due to which it begins to drain faster. The following mucolytics have proven themselves well: ACC, Ambroxol, Lazolvan and others.

Not all drugs are completely safe for health. The main cause of dry cough is irritation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi. The causes are varied - non-infectious, infectious or allergic. To eliminate severe coughing attacks, patients are recommended medications that affect the cough center in the brain. But such drugs do not have the best effect on the respiratory system and can cause addiction. They can only be used in short courses.

Thermopsis

Thermopsis is available in various dosage forms:

• tablets,
• tinctures,
• extracts,
• powders

Thermopsis is an effective herbal cough remedy

Tablets are the most common form of the drug. Thermopsis grass contains the following essential components:

• essential oils;
• resins;
• ascorbic acid;
• alkaloids;
• saponins.

Among other things, licorice root and codeine can be used in the preparation of the drug.

Application

Tablets are used to treat both dry and wet cough in children and adults. They have a good expectorant effect. The remedy is even used for such serious diseases as bronchitis and tracheitis.

If you take the pills correctly, in compliance with the exact dosages, the risk of side effects will be minimized.

After using thermopsis, the bronchi begin to produce a large amount of mucous secretion and remove it from the body

Contraindications

Tablets are used to treat almost all age groups, with the exception of children under two years of age.

Still, you should not forget that the drug has a complex composition, so it should be taken with caution, after consulting your doctor first. The product promotes increased breathing, so it is not recommended for use by patients with asthma. And using pills during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.

Mechanism of action of potions

Many cough medicines, regardless of their form, are herbal based. Plant materials used:

• facilitates the process of expectoration of mucus;
• has a positive effect on inflammatory processes in the bronchi and lungs.

After taking the medications, spasms go away and lung function improves. A positive result appears already three days after the start of treatment. The mucus is expectorated and this prevents further growth of bacteria in the bronchi. The patient's general condition returns to normal - pain and discomfort disappear, he sleeps better, coughs less often, and recovers quickly. Most medicines contain:

Medicines based on licorice root are good at thinning mucus and promoting its removal.

• anise oil - restores epithelial tissue, prevents the spread of bacteria and germs, soothes spasms;
• licorice root - has a positive effect on the epithelium and mucous membranes of the bronchi, facilitates the removal of sputum;
• marshmallow root - the herb stimulates the production of bronchial secretions, reduces inflammation, accelerates regeneration;
• sodium bicarbonate - thins mucus and promotes its rapid removal;
• ammonium chloride - enhances the mucolytic effect;
• glucose - makes the taste of the powder more pleasant, which is important when treating coughs in children.

The medicines have a minimal number of contraindications. The only condition is that they should not be taken by patients with intolerance to the components and diabetes mellitus. The patient's age and pregnancy period also have certain limitations. In other cases, the drug is considered almost irreplaceable in the treatment of cough in patients aged one year and older.

Doctor Mom

Doctor Mom is a herbal cough syrup. The main components that make up the syrup have the following effects on the body:

• expectorant
• softening,
• anti-inflammatory,
• secretolytic,
• secretomotor,
• mucolytic,
• bronchodilator.

Indications for use

Having a unique composition, the drug is effective for acute and chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by dry or wet cough.

The syrup contains dry extracts

Doctor Mom syrup is used in the following cases:

• inflammation of the trachea;
• laryngitis;
• bronchitis;
• pharyngitis;
• infectious processes of the respiratory tract.

Contraindications

The drug is a photoactive agent, so it is easily tolerated by patients. Limitations to its use include intolerance to the drug or hypersensitivity to individual components.

The rich complex composition of the drug can have an unpredictable effect on children in the first years of life, so it is better not to risk the health of your baby.

Experts do not recommend using the product in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Separately, I would like to say about the combination of the drug with an antitussive group of drugs. Such interaction is unacceptable! The fact is that Doctor Mom syrup, as mentioned above, promotes the formation of mucous secretion in the bronchi and better discharge of sputum, and antitussive drugs block the cough reflex, as a result of which sputum accumulates in the respiratory system. As a result, the patient's condition worsens significantly.

If an allergic reaction occurs, the drug should be stopped immediately

Other expectorants for adults

All expectorants used in pediatrics and therapy are divided into 2 main groups:

1. Expectoration stimulants (secretomotor), which have a reflex or resorptive effect (increase the secretion of the liquid part of the bronchial secretion).
2. Mucus thinners (secretolytic or mucolytic agents). They may be based on proteolytic enzymes, cysteine ​​derivatives and mucoregulators.

The group of expectorants used to treat adult patients also includes a large number of combination drugs. They may contain components with different pharmacological effects.

Dry cough expectorant mixture for adults can be replaced with the following drugs:

1. Overslept. German herbal medicine based on ivy leaf extract. Available in the form of syrup, drops or powder. It is prescribed when it is necessary to relieve expectoration in the treatment of acute and chronic inflammation of the respiratory system, accompanied by an unproductive cough with poorly separated mucous secretions.
2. Herbion primrose syrup. The Slovak herbal preparation has 2 active ingredients - primrose and thyme (water extracts). They promote the discharge of thick tracheobronchial secretions from the respiratory organs in various pathologies. Patients over 16 years of age are recommended to take 2 scoops of syrup up to 3-4 times per day.
3. Gedelix. Another German herbal medicine with ivy. It effectively thins pathological mucus, promotes its discharge and relieves bronchospasm. All this is possible thanks to the presence of saponins. Gedelix is ​​taken 5 ml three times a day after main meals for 7 days in a row.
4. Eucabalus. German pharmacists have developed another combined syrup (thyme, plantain). It is used for the complex treatment of inflammation in the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough syndrome with poorly discharged pathological mucus, as well as spasmodic cough.

You can replace expectorant cough syrup not only with the help of herbal remedies, but also by using medications with synthetic mucolytic active ingredients, such as acetylcysteine, carbocysteine, ambroxol, bromhexine.

Popular drugs:

1. ACC. A mucolytic agent available in various oral forms. The active ingredient is acetylcysteine. It has a mucolytic effect, increases the volume of mucous secretion and facilitates its discharge.
2. Fluditek. Mucolytic agent based on carbocisteine. Available in the form of oral syrup and solution. Prescribed for diseases of the respiratory system, which are characterized by the release of large amounts of viscous mucus: acute or chronic inflammation of the branches of the windpipe and/or trachea, bronchiectasis, asthma.
3. Ambrobene. Mucolytic and expectorant drug containing ambroxol hydrochloride. Available in various oral forms and injection solution. The drug is recommended for various pathologies of the respiratory system associated with impaired formation and secretion of tracheobronchial mucus.
4. Bronchosan. Multicomponent syrup containing bromhexine and 6 herbal remedies. Promotes liquefaction and easy removal of sputum, relieves spasms and kills germs. Prescribed for pathologies of the respiratory tract, accompanied by the formation of viscous, poorly discharged sputum.

When deciding which remedy to take - dry cough medicine or any of the listed drugs, the patient must first obtain specialist advice.

During the therapeutic course of mucolytics and expectorants, the patient is recommended to take more liquid: clean water, mild teas, compotes.

Alteyka

Alteika is a cough syrup that contains dried marshmallow root extract.

In addition to the main component, the syrup has the following components:

• polysaccharides,
• starch,
• pectins,
• amino acids.

The drug has the following effect for respiratory diseases:

• bronchosecretory;
• expectorant;
• enveloping;
• stimulation of secretion of bronchial glands and saliva;
• normalization of secretion viscosity and elasticity;
• activation of the formation of mucous secretion;
• activation of bronchiole peristalsis;
• anti-inflammatory;
• regenerative;
• improvement of motor activity of the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi.

Indications for use:

• bronchitis,
• laryngitis,
• tracheitis,
• whooping cough.

The course of treatment is one to two weeks

Adults and children over fourteen years old need to drink marshmallow five times a day, one tablespoon. For children under fourteen years old, one dessert spoon is enough.

Rating of the best drugs for dry cough

Falimint

A modern medicinal product with local anesthetic and disinfectant effects.
Used successfully to treat coughs and dental diseases. Suitable for people suffering from tracheitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, stomatitis. The active ingredient is acetylaminonitropropoxybenzene.

Refers to non-narcotic analgesics. Adults need to take one or two tablets 3 to 5 times a day to achieve maximum effect.

The daily dose should not exceed 10 tablets. The course of treatment is from 5 to 10 days.

• Does not dry out the mucous membrane. Does not cause astringency in the mouth. Provides a cooling and refreshing effect. Stops reflex cough. Relieves pain. Price.

• Sweet taste. Suitable at the initial stage of treatment or in combination with other drugs. There are contraindications.

Omnitus

Pharmacological companies produce the drug in several dosage forms. The syrup is designed to relieve inflammation and alleviate cough.

The product promotes expectoration and relieves irritation. Has a psychotropic effect.

Therefore, it is prohibited to take simultaneously with psychotropic medications. There are 2 types of tablets - 20 and 50 mg.

They have the same properties. Gently affects the cough brain center.

The dosage depends on the patient's age.

• Relieves an acute attack of cough 2 hours after use. Sold without a prescription. Affordable price. Can be used by children from 3 years old, depending on the release form. Rarely causes serious side effects.

• Do not take during pregnancy and lactation. May cause an allergic reaction. Contains dyes.

Stoptussin

Designed for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the bronchi and lungs. Has a local anesthetic effect.

Affects the receptors of the bronchi and bronchioles. Reduces the intensity of the cough reflex.

Does not depress the respiratory center. When used internally, the active substances are absorbed into the intestines.

Suitable for the treatment of dry cough of various origins, including infectious.

• Do not use for chronic, lingering cough. High price. Addictive. Possible side effects.

Sinekod

The main active ingredient provides an effective antitussive effect. Blocks the cough center in the medulla oblongata.

Reduces swelling of the mucous membranes of the bronchi. Reduces coughing attacks and improves the overall well-being of the patient.

Prescribed for inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system - acute chronic bronchitis, attacks of whooping cough. It will also help get rid of smoker's cough.

Stops the reflex during a diagnostic procedure - bronchoscopy. Also used for surgical treatment of the respiratory system.

• Quickly eliminates dry cough of any origin. Available without a prescription. Average price. Can be used to treat children. Pleasant taste.

• Causes side effects such as headache, nausea, allergic reactions. The drug is contraindicated for use in the first trimester of pregnancy and for children under 3 years of age. Excessive amounts of the drug cause an overdose. Suppresses cough, but does not eliminate the cause.

Libexin

The main active ingredient is prenoxdiazine hydrochloride. Performs three functions simultaneously.

Reduces the intensity of unproductive coughing attacks. Eliminates pain while eating.

Promotes the expansion of bronchi. This, in turn, ensures the removal of sputum.

Unlike standard drugs, it also has additional properties. In addition to analgesic, antitussive and expectorant effects, it also guarantees an anti-inflammatory effect.

According to patient reviews, it helps reduce the duration of dry cough, eliminates nighttime suffocation, and eliminates the unpleasant “lump” during swallowing. Thanks to such a wide spectrum of action, the drug can be used to treat various diseases of the respiratory system.

• Long-term use is not addictive. Reduces the activity of the cough center. Does not depress breathing. The effect of the drug lasts up to 4 hours. Can be taken at any stage of the disease. Has a local anesthetic effect. Helps you sleep.

• It is forbidden to take the drug if you have lactase deficiency. Not prescribed during pregnancy - in the first trimester. Not suitable for treating children under 3 years of age. Do not combine with medications that dilute sputum. High price.

Plantain syrup

Herbion is a syrup with plantain, which has the following actions:

• antimicrobial,
• expectorant
• anti-inflammatory.

Herbion is prescribed as a complex treatment for inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by a dry cough. The drug is also prescribed to smokers.

Thanks to Gerbion, a dry, debilitating cough will turn into a productive wet cough.

Gerbion is an immunostimulating drug

Plantain leaves, which are part of the drug, contain the following active ingredients:

• slime;
• saponins;
• polysaccharides;
• iridoid glycosides;
• organic acids.

When these active substances enter the body, they reflexively stimulate the bronchial glands, leading to an increase in mucous secretion and its rapid elimination.

Thanks to the mucus contained in the plantain leaves, irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract are reduced, and irritation of the receptors of the cough center is also reduced.

Mallow, which is part of herbion, forms a protective film on the mucous membrane, facilitates breathing and reduces a debilitating dry cough.

Ascorbic acid is another important component of Herbion

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that relieves intoxication. In addition, ascorbic acid improves immunity and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.

Classification of drugs for wet cough

Cough is the main symptom of most pathologies accompanied by inflammation of the respiratory system. To eliminate it, use:

• mucolytics - thin the bronchopulmonary secretion without increasing its water content;
• expectorants – increase the volume of water in sputum, which leads to a decrease in its viscosity.

For wet, paroxysmal cough, bronchodilators (bronchodilators) are also prescribed.

Antitussive drugs act differently - they inhibit the cough reflex by suppressing the cough center in the medulla oblongata or reducing the sensitivity of receptors along the respiratory tract. They are prescribed for wet coughs extremely rarely, as they can lead to stagnation of mucus and pneumonia.

Customer Reviews

Reviews help you figure out which of the medicines offered by pharmacies is better. People's statements provide information about the price and help to see how the product performs in practice. It is still important to follow the instructions, because what helped one person will not necessarily help another. Moreover, you may have contraindications to the use of a particular drug.

Konstantin, 38 years old My daughter, who is five years old, fell ill with a runny nose, which was complicated by a cough. The doctor advised me to buy Alteyka. I liked the natural composition of the drug. As the doctor said, I diluted the syrup with water, since the product contains alcohol. Immediately the cough intensified, became wet, and then four days later it disappeared completely.

Evgenia, 34 years old My daughter fell ill at a time when the entire family budget was spent on repairs; we were broke financially. My daughter began to have a severe cough, which tormented us all both day and night. I told the doctor that we do not have the opportunity to buy expensive syrups. He calmed me down and said that there is an effective and inexpensive cough remedy - dry mixture. I bought the product in a jar, like regular syrup, only it contained powder, which I diluted with water, according to the instructions. The liquid turned brown. I liked that the mixture contains marshmallow and licorice root extract, as well as anise oil. This is a huge plus for me, because I don’t like medications with dyes and preservatives. I recommend to everyone. This is a good remedy for a bad cough!

Elizaveta, 34 years old My child is very susceptible to colds. The last time the illness was complicated by a cough and even a fever. The doctor prescribed Sinekod for us. As the doctor said, we took this antitussive before meals for five days, five milliliters. The package included a measuring cap. As the doctor explained to me, the measuring cap must be rinsed under water and dried thoroughly after each use. I'm satisfied with the drug. The cough went away, and this time we did without the use of antibiotics. I recommend Sinekod to everyone. You will not regret it!

So, we have looked at a whole list of different cough syrups. Each of them has its own characteristics and advantages. Consult your doctor and choose the best solution to the problem for you personally. Don’t waste time on self-medication, trust your health to professionals.

Review Reviews

The reviews for dry cough syrup are mostly positive. Those who have been treated with this medicine note that after dissolution it looks like weak tea. It has a pronounced anise smell and a sweetish taste. Moreover, the adult mixture is sweeter than the children's one.

Experienced patients suggest that it is better to dissolve the powder not in a spoon, but in a cup. This is due to the fact that the solubility of the components, although not bad, will require shaking a little, and this is inconvenient to do with a spoon. Many are pleased that the drug does not contain alcohol. It is also convenient that it can be purchased without a prescription.

Cough syrup in reviews is usually praised for its effectiveness. The disadvantages include the fact that it is not easy to purchase in all pharmacies. And also, if you count the money spent on all the sachets necessary for the therapeutic course, then such treatment is not so cheap.

Analogues of thermopsis

Analogues of thermopsis are medications that also have an expectorant effect and help remove mucus from the respiratory tract.

So, currently the following thermopsis analogue drugs are available on the domestic pharmaceutical market:

• Marshmallow syrup, dry extract;
• Amtersol syrup;
• Anise fruit;
• Ledum marsh shoots;
• Bronchicum oral drops, elixir;
• Bronchicum C lozenges and syrup;
• Bronchicum TP syrup and elixir;
• Bronchipret drops for oral administration, syrup;
• Bronchipret TP tablets;
• Gedelix drops for oral administration and syrup;
• Gerbion syrup;
• Chest charges No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4;
• Breast Elixir;
• Elecampane rhizomes and roots raw materials;
• Doctor Mom syrup, lozenges;
• Dr. Theiss Anise oil capsules;
• Dr. Theiss bronchosept drops for oral administration;
• Dr. Theiss syrup with plantain syrup;
• Dr. Theiss Eucalyptus ointment;
• Oregano herb extract and raw materials;
• Cook's syrup;
• Linkas syrup;
• Coltsfoot sheet raw material;
• Mucaltin tablets;
• Ammonia-anise drops;
• Pectusin tablets;
• Pertussin solution for oral administration, syrup;
• Large plantain leaf raw materials;
• Plantain tincture;
• Prospan syrup and drops for oral administration;
• Prothiazine expectorant syrup;
• Sinetos drops for oral administration;
• Cough syrup with plantain and coltsfoot;
• Licorice root raw materials;
• Licorice syrup and extract;
• Pine buds raw materials;
• Stoptussin-Phyto syrup;
• Suprima-Broncho syrup;
• Travisil tablets, syrup and oral solution;
• Tussamag syrup and drops for oral administration;
• Toussin syrup;
• Violet herb raw materials and extract;
• Phytantis plant collection;
• Phytolor lozenges and syrup;
• Phytopectol No. 1 and No. 2 plant collection;
• Thyme herb raw materials;
• Eucabal syrup and emulsion for inhalation.

Instructions for use

The powder is diluted with boiled water cooled to room temperature.
The finished mixture is suitable for use within 2 days. Provided that it is stored in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight. The finished syrup is brown in color and has a pleasant anise aroma. Cough mixture is taken orally 3-4 times a day (after meals). How to dilute the powder to prepare a suspension for oral use is indicated in the instructions for the drug.

Important! Before using the medicine, be sure to read the instructions for use.

To prepare a mixture from the powder in the bottle, you need to fill the container with water to the indicated mark and mix. Before each use of the drug, the bottle should be shaken to remove sediment.

The sachet contains a single dose of powder for children over 12 years of age. For the younger age group, a lower dosage of the drug is used. To prepare a medicinal solution, the contents of the sachet should be dissolved in 1 tbsp. l boiled water (15 ml). After which the child is measured and given the required amount of medicine.

Recommended age dosages of the drug:

• 6 months - 1 year - 15-20 drops;
• from 1 to 2 years – 40 drops;
• 3-4 years – 2.5 ml (0.5 teaspoon);
• 5-6 years – 3.75 ml (2/3 teaspoon);
• 7-8 years – 5 ml (1 teaspoon);
• 9-12 years – 10 ml (2 teaspoons);
• 12 years and older – 15 ml (1 tbsp).

Advice. For small children who do not want to drink the mixture, and infants, the drops can be diluted in water. The child will not feel the taste of the medicine and will happily drink it completely.

The course of treatment is selected by the doctor individually, depending on the disease and the severity of its course. On average, the duration of drug therapy is 2-3 weeks.

Similar drugs:

• Libexin Oral tablets
• Pectusinum Sublingual tablets
• Omnitus Syrup
• Cough control tablets Oral tablets
• Solpadeine Effervescent tablets
• Paxeladine Syrup
• Dry cough syrup for children (Mixtureconta tussis for children siccum) Powder for preparing a solution for oral administration
• Pyralgin Oral tablets
• Levopront Syrup
• Bromhexine Oral tablets

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Indications for the use of cough syrups

Before deciding to give the baby medicine, parents must be sure that the child really needs such treatment. Then you should choose the right syrup depending on the age and characteristics of the baby’s body.

There are many herbal remedies that help cope with all types of cough. They gently moisturize a dry cough, and the child begins to cough up excess mucus from the bronchi.

Another type of medication for dry cough relieves the symptom of the disease and suppresses the cough reflex. The drugs easily cope with coughing attacks, the child forgets about the illness for a long time, but they do not affect the properties of sputum.

Never use syrups that suppress the cough reflex and expectorants together. The child will not be able to cough up an increased amount of sputum, which will lead to stagnation of mucus in the bronchi, aggravating the process.

There are diseases for which you cannot do without antitussives. This:

• asthma, asthmatic bronchitis;
• tendency to bronchospasm;
• allergic cough;
• lung tumors;
• whooping cough;
• cough caused by physical factors.

Choosing a good drug to treat dry cough in children can be difficult, especially if the child is prone to allergy symptoms.

In order to be confident in the effectiveness and safety of the medicine, you need to carefully study the instructions for this medicine and know the features of use.

In the treatment of cough, the drinking regime and the characteristics of the air in the room play a huge role. Dry air dries out and irritates the delicate mucous membranes, causing coughing attacks. Warm, plentiful drinks replenish the sick child's need for fluid and reduce the viscosity of sputum.

Medicines for different age groups also have their differences. Very few medications are allowed for children under 3 years of age, because the requirements for such medications are high. They must combine high efficiency and safety for the child’s body, with a minimum number of side effects.

Let's look at the 7 best cough medicines for different ages.

Thermopsis tablets for children

According to the official instructions for use, all tablets with thermopsis (Cough tablets, Thermopsol, Antitusin) can only be used to treat children over 12 years of age. However, experienced pediatricians prescribe thermopsis tablets to children from 6 years of age at half the dosage. This practice is not due to the incompetence of doctors, but to the peculiarities of the legislation on writing instructions and the discrepancy between the real state of affairs and formal requirements.

Thus, in order to indicate in the instructions the possibility of using the drug for children under 12 years of age, the manufacturer must conduct clinical trials proving the safety of the drug. For obvious ethical reasons, this is not done. However, in practice, if a drug can be considered safe based on experimental animal studies, it is used cautiously in children if necessary. Next, pediatricians and doctors of other specialties monitor children’s reactions to the drug, and when a large number of observations accumulate, they draw a conclusion about the safety or unsafety of the drug. As a rule, if a drug has been found safe based on a large number of observations, it is prescribed to children.