Expectorants. Cough syrup "Linkas"

The drug "Linkas" (cough syrup), the price of whichis within a hundred rubles, refers to expectorants. The mechanism of therapeutic activity is based on the combined action of components in its composition. In the medicine there are thick extracts of licorice roots and adhatodes of fragrant, hyssop leaves of medicinal and bursal sponge. Active substances are extracts from the fruits of althea, cord, pepper, ziphifus, and also flowers of violets. Cough syrup "Linkas" has a characteristic smell, brown color and mint flavor.

Component properties

The althea extract contains starch, polysaccharides,lecithin, fatty oils and mineral salts, carotene and other useful compounds. The component acts as a protector, softening the inflammatory coating on mucous membranes, has anti-inflammatory activity. Adhadota includes alkaloids and vitamins, essential oils. These compounds exhibit a mucolytic effect, changing the density and viscosity of the mucus, diluting it. The extract of adhadota helps to improve the activity of alveolar cells, facilitates breathing. Pepper is present in pepper. This compound has an expectorant, antiseptic effect. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Licorice (roots and rhizomes) contains vitamins,essential oils, flavone glycosides and other components. All of them as a whole have immunostimulating, spasmolytic, expectorant effect. The compounds have antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory properties. There is diosmin in hyssop. This substance manifests a diaphoretic, diuretic and other properties. In brief, expectorant and anti-inflammatory actions are the main activities of the "Linkas" medication (cough syrup). The doctors' comments testify to the high effectiveness and safety of the drug. The composition mainly uses natural plant components, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects.

Appointment

Cough syrup "Linkas" is recommended for inflammatory pathologies of the respiratory system, complicated by the formation of difficult-to-detach mucus. The indications include bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis.

Dosing regimen

Children from 6 months to 3 years of cough syrup"Linkas" is recommended for 2.5 ml (half a teaspoon). The frequency of admission is three times a day. From three to eight years - 5 ml each. Take three times a day. With 8 years recommended for 2 tsp. 3-4 rubles per day. The duration of therapy - no more than a week

Side effects

The medicine can provoke (in the presence ofpatient hypersensitivity to components) allergic reactions. In case of development of undesirable consequences not described in the annotation, and worsening of the condition on the grounds of taking the drug, you should consult a doctor.

Contraindications

Cough syrup "Linkas" is not recommended.diabetes mellitus, intolerance of substances present in the composition. Contraindications include exudative diathesis, pregnancy. Do not prescribe medicines to children up to six months and nursing mothers.