"Ambrogen": the syrup will cope with a cough
Quickly help the children's bronchi can "Ambrobene"syrup. It's a clear liquid. Its smell and taste is quite pleasant and somewhat reminiscent of raspberries. Therefore, children do not refuse to take such a medicine. The main active substance of the drug is ambroxol hydrochloride. As additions to the composition of the syrup include water, saccharin, a little flavor, propylene glycol and sorbitol.
Act
The main substance of the drug "Ambrobene" syrupmakes the sputum is not viscous at all. This contributes to the fact that it is excreted from the respiratory tract. In this case, the cilia of the bronchi do not stick together, but help the harmful substance to move outward. The withdrawal of sputum also helps to get rid of the children from coughing. The effect of taking the drug comes fairly quickly, after about half an hour. At the same time it lasts 10-12 hours. True, it all depends on the dosage.
Syrup "Ambrobene" from cough. Indications
Doctors prescribe this syrup to their patients if an airway disease associated with sputum is detected (especially if this process is difficult). It can be:
- Bronchial asthma,
- Bronchitis in acute form or a chronic variant of the disease,
- Pneumonia,
- Bronchoectatic disease.
"Ambrobene" syrup is a means for ingestion.It is considered the most successful and effective form to cure patients in childhood.
Contraindications
Under no circumstances should you takea medicine if peptic ulcer is observed. It is not recommended to drink syrup with epileptic syndrome. Another absolute contraindication is a high sensitivity to any component of Ambrobene.
With special caution appoint the drug in the following cases:
- kidney disease,
- problems with the liver,
- disruption of the bronchi.
Usually, the receiving doctor observes the intake of the syrup if there are such problems. Otherwise, the situation can significantly worsen and provoke other diseases.
To date, there is still no reliable data,how "Ambroben syrup" affects pregnant and lactating women. However, scientists are cautioned to take the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy. This, of course, is possible. However, the doctor must correlate the benefits and risks of harm to the fetus.
Application
The syrup is used inside. It is better to do this after eating. Be sure to drink the drug with liquid. It should be warm (juice, tea or water). Depending on the age of the child, its dosage is assigned:
- Babies under 2 years can take 2.5 ml of medication. Drink it should not be more than 2 times a day.
- In 2-6 years, children can increase the intake up to 3 times.
- From 6 to 12 years, children should take 5 ml of syrup before meals (no more than 3 times).
- Finally, all those over 12 years (including adults) consume 10 ml of medication 3 times a day.
Be sure that the syrup is washed downa lot of liquid. Depending on the appointment of a doctor, the course of treatment lasts differently. Only now an independent intake of this drug - no more than 5 days.
Side effects
There are also a number of side effects during admissionof the preparation "Ambrobene" syrup.References suggest that in such cases there is weakness and even a headache.Often there is active salivation.Another diarrhea, constipation, vomiting are very possible manifestations.On rare cases, an allergy, expressed in a rash or edema of the face.
An overdose of a medicine is easy to determine. There is vomiting, the pressure drops sharply, and the saliva secretion becomes too active. As a treatment, gastric lavage is necessary. It is desirable to take and foods that contain a large amount of fat. At the same time, you should be under the supervision of a doctor who will help in case of need to appoint the right treatment in the future.