Mukaltin intended for the treatment of tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, in which cough is present. According to the instructions the medicine can be used for children from 3 years. Mukaltin child in 1 year may be used, but only when indicated. The drug is prescribed in smaller doses, to avoid overdose.
Properties of the drug, indications, limitations
Mukaltin necessary to treat cough in pediatric and adult practice. The drug is sold in pharmacies in the form of a tablet form. The drug is easily soluble in water, which facilitates its use in pediatrics. The product contains herb marshmallow. It is relatively safe.
The drug enhances the formation of bronchial secretion. Improves the function of the cilia of the mucous bronchial tree. The drug improves the excretion of mucus of the bronchi, which improves respiratory function, reduces the duration of cough.
Means ideal for the treatment of tracheitis, bronchitis. Treatment of these diseases is carried out comprehensively. Mukaltin pneumonia can be treated in conjunction with the use of antibacterials. You may use the drug with bronchiectasis and bronchial obstruction.
The drug should not be prescribed if you are allergic to its components. Means not shown, if the patient has ulcerative damage intestinal tube. In pregnant women the drug can be used only on doctor's advice.
The use of funds from kids 1 year
Can I give Mukaltin child in a year? Mukaltin, according to the instructions can be used in patients 3 years of age. A child under 3 years of age to use the medication only on the testimony and under medical supervision. The drug can cause allergic reactions in patients younger than 3 years, so its use in this group of patients should be very carefully.
Year-old child to take Mukaltin should be strictly prescribed by a doctor. Children under 1 year Mukaltin can drink half a tablet 3 times per day. The dosage is greater than 1/2 tablets tend not to use, as there may be an overdose of drugs. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks. If the drug is not effective, it is better to replace analogue (Lasolvan).
Mukaltin for the child to be diluted in water. Since the drug is easier to take the baby. Treatment efficacy of the drug dissolved in water is considerably higher than in the powder. The powder can not give the baby. The drug may irritate the tongue. Baby medication is not pleasant to the taste.
How to dilute the medicine? Half of the tablets was pulverized, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water. In the water you can add a little sugar. The solution was stirred until complete dissolution of the drug. The final solution should be given to the baby for 1 hour before feeding. If you give a child medication during the meal, its active ingredients will be worse to penetrate through the mucosa of the stomach. This reduces the effect of the treatment.
Can not be combined with other Mukaltin antitussive and mucolytic agents. Antitussive drugs strongly inhibit the cough reflex, and Mukaltin enhances sputum formation. At the same time they received the child builds up a lot of phlegm and coughing baby can not. This results in an overlap of airway mucus. Kid pants with time.
If the child is 2 to mucolytic together (eg, Lasolvan and Mukaltin), it will lead to a strong accumulation of phlegm. In children a year cough reflex is weak. The child will not be able to cope with so much phlegm. Phlegm stagnant in the bronchi, the airway closes. The kid can also suffocate. Therefore, before the use of cough medicines for children should consult a pediatrician.
conclusion
Mukaltin year-old child should be given only after a call to the pediatrician. The doctor will determine the cause of the disease, the type of cough. The doctor will prescribe additional tests and the correct dosage for a one year old child. Independently Mukaltin not be taken as it is able to cause allergies in children under 3 years of age, and chronic administration of addictive.
sources:
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