Mukaltin used in pediatric practice for lung disease therapy for the relief of cough. The medicine is used in tracheitis, bronchitis (including obstruction), pneumonia. The dosage of the drug is less than adults to children. Mukaltin children 6 years to designate no more than 1 tablet form 3 times per day, only on doctor's recommendation. It helps reduce the intensity and duration of cough.
Properties of the drug, indications, limitations
Mukaltin available over the counter without a prescription. It is sold in tablet form. Tool helps to reduce inflammation in the bronchial mucosa. Mukaltin increases the secretion of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tree. The drug may stimulate the functional activity of the cilia of the bronchi. This increases the rate of excretion of mucus from the lumen of the bronchial tree.
The tool can be used for pneumonia, bronchitis, tracheitis. The drug is used in conjunction with anti-bacterial and antiviral drugs. The drug can treat bronchiectasis, as well as obstruction of the bronchi.
The drug not shown used in patients with ulcerative damage to the walls of the digestive tube. The drug is not indicated when the patient has an intolerance to its components. During gestation means prescribed only when indicated. Self-medication should not be taken, especially before 12 weeks of gestation.
Terms of Use of the drug in pediatric practice in patients 6 years of age
How to take Mukaltin child 6 years? Before using the product, you need to see a doctor for further diagnosis, the nature of the cough. The doctor order tests, and then write the dosage Mukaltin.
Dosage Mukaltin children six years of age is one tablet form three times per day. The treatment lasts for 1-2 weeks. should not increase the dosage. The drug should be pre-crush and dissolve.
How to six year old child to drink Mukaltin? The effect of therapy Mukaltin depends on the method of administration. For children 6 years of age need to be sure the medicine is reconstituted with water. This increases the rate of penetration of the drug through the stomach wall into the bloodstream.
A tablet form should be crushed into powder mass. Pour 1/3 cup of water. The powder is poured into water, stirred until complete dissolution of the drug. The solution gives the child for 60 minutes before eating to maximize drug absorption was rapid and complete.
If the child does not like the taste of the solution, then you can add a little sugar (1/3 teaspoons). Sugar is capable of further enhance absorption of the drug in the stomach. Taste qualities of sugar solution is improved, his children drink well. At night, it is better not to assign Mukaltin. Phlegm builds up a lot of the night. A child in a dream is rarely coughing. Take it should be for 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Mukaltin in any case can not be combined with other means of cough. This can lead to a reduction or loss of respiratory function. Sharing Mukaltin and antitussives (Sinekod) provokes congestion in the lungs. Reduces the intensity of the cough reflex. When combined Mukaltin and other mucolytics sputum formed very much. The child does not manage her cough.
conclusion
Subject to all rules of use of the drug does not harm the baby. If properly dosed and dilute the drug, the effect of drug treatment will only be positive. Before using the drug it is necessary to come to the reception to the pediatrician for further examination and appointment of adequate doses Mukaltin.
sources:
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