What is the use of Mukaltin
The active substance is Mukaltin tablets marshmallow root.
Use of the drug has on the bodies of the following effects:
- secretory (increased bronchial mucus excretion);
- thinning (sputum becomes less viscous);
- anti-inflammatory;
- antitussive (cough suppression is weak).
The medicament additionally provides a soothing effect on the mucosa of the oropharynx and trachea, eliminating signs of irritation or sore throat.
Mukaltin well with most antibiotics and antitussives. But before Mukaltin taken with licorice root, should become familiar with the second drug.
The Licorice helps
Syrup of licorice root also refers to extraordinary means, but the effect on the body differently than Mukaltin.
Upon receiving Licorice syrup following occurs:
- relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and easier breathing;
- It increases the secretion of mucous and phlegm;
- Activity increases mucociliary (found in the airways) and stimulated cough bronchial secretions.
Licorice is prescribed, both children and adults. You must take the medicine 3-4 times a day in the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Comparative characteristics
If we compare Mukaltin and licorice syrup, you may notice the following what medicines differ by the following parameters:
- structure;
- release form;
- mechanism of influence of the respiratory system.
And both drugs were well help to thin out and withdraw the accumulated mucus in the airways.
The indications for use Licorice and / or Mukaltin are:
- SARS;
- flu;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- exacerbation of asthma;
- bronchiectasis;
- chronic obstructive pulmonary.
Due to the different structure and different mechanism of sputum excretion, drug allowed to drink together.
What gives the co-administration of medicines
Consider what would happen if accepted Mukaltin and licorice together:
- Removed undesired effect of taking Mukaltin (in the early days of bronchial mucus viscosity may increase). Because Licorice dilates the bronchi and additionally stimulates the secretion of mucous, this effect does not cause discomfort;
- Enhanced expectorant action. Licorice Mukaltin to complement each other, providing good therapeutic effect;
- The combined influence of drugs improves bronchial drainage, however airway clearance of the mucus is faster;
- Relaxing effect Licorice helps prevent bronchospasm caused by blockage of phlegm elements bronchial tree, and Mukaltin, thanks to the active thinning mucus, facilitates the removal process sputum.
A syrup drink licorice can simultaneously Mukaltin in dry cough. Such a drug combination will help eliminate irritation in the throat, caused by obstruction of bronchial secretions and a discharge relieve the patient breathing. But, despite the fact that the co-administration of licorice with Mukaltin is very good, and the drug is well tolerated by patients, should not self-medicate. Before taking drugs together, you should consult a doctor.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/mucaltin__21058
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 40e91eeb-cb3d-4a6c-a3ab-c5d932f33097 & t =
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