Jocet syrup for children. Instructions for use, reviews

Jocet - effective syrup that can assigned to children for the treatment of pathologies of the respiratory system. The drug has a combined composition, therefore it has pronounced properties and helps to quickly stop symptoms with timely use. The prescription of the medicine is made by the doctor based on the data of the child's diagnostic examination.

Release form

The drug is available in the form of a syrup, which is intended for oral use. The suspension has an orange color, a viscous consistency and a pleasant aroma. The taste of the syrup is sweet and specific.

The medicine is packaged in small dark glass vials of 100 mg. The vials are placed in small cardboard boxes, in which you can also find a description indicating the features of treatment, contraindications and possible complications that arise during use.

Chemical composition

The medicine in the form of a syrup contains several main components:

• salbutamol;
• bromhexine;
• guaifenesin;
• levomenthol.

Each of the ingredients has different properties, which provide a complex effect.

The composition of the syrup includes several auxiliary ingredients:

• Glycerol.
• Sorbitol.
• Citric acid monohydrate.
• Sucrose.
• Saccharinate.
• Sorbic acid.

The amount of the main components in the syrup is different.

Pharmacological properties

Jocet is a syrup for children with mucolytic and expectorant properties. The medicine is indicated for diagnosing pathologies of the respiratory system of inflammatory origin.

The medicine not only stimulates the excretion of phlegm from the lungs and bronchi, but also has irritating properties, that is, it contributes to the onset of a cough if the patient does not have it.

The drug helps prevent the development of complications against the background of the formation of a large amount of sputum and its stagnation in the lungs and bronchi. When used in combination with other drugs, a pronounced therapeutic effect and a reduction in the recovery period are noted.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The medicine acts quite quickly after penetration into the body, but a stable therapeutic effect is observed only with course use.

The active components have different properties, together they have a complex effect on the body and the respiratory system:

• Bromhexine has mucolytic and expectorant properties. When it enters the body, it stimulates the epithelium of the bronchi, the movement of cilia. The result is a rapid clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract.
• The presence of guaifenesin in the composition also has a positive effect on the condition of the child, as it increases the productivity of cough, facilitates the excretion of sputum, and somewhat reduces its viscosity. Quite often, the release of the bronchi is difficult due to the increased viscosity of the sputum.
• Bronchodilator action is carried out due to the presence of salbutamol. The component relieves spasm of the smooth muscles of the respiratory system, which leads to relief of the general condition and prevents the development of bronchospasm.
• Levomenthol is irritating. Its presence in the composition of the product leads to an increase in coughing, which makes it possible to speed up the process of excretion of sputum.

The drug has a positive effect on the general condition, is effective in the acute stage or in the chronic course of the pathological condition.

After its penetration into the digestive tract, the ingredients of the composition are rather quickly absorbed into the blood and concentrated in the tissues of the respiratory system, providing a therapeutic effect. Substances do not accumulate in the blood and tissues, but with course use, there is a slight increase in the concentration of components, which is noted in laboratory research.

Ingredients after providing a therapeutic effect are processed in the liver, and their decay products are excreted with the help of the kidneys. A small amount of metabolites is evacuated with feces. The pharmacokinetic features of the drug differ in different patients, which is associated with the duration of use, the individual characteristics of the processing of ingredients.

Indications for use

Jocet is an effective syrup with a combined composition, which is often used to treat children of different ages.

The main indications for the appointment of a medication:

• Acute and chronic bronchitis. The drug can be prescribed in combination with other agents to increase the effectiveness of therapy.
• Tuberculous lesion of the lungs, accompanied not only by the multiplication of bacteria, but also by the formation of sputum, a strong cough.
• Pneumoconiosis at different stages of development.
• Pneumonia of focal or diffuse form, other forms of the inflammatory process. The medicine is not prescribed as the only method of treatment, but is included in the course of the main therapy to eliminate cough and prevent the progression of the disease.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Usually, in patients with such disorders, symptoms worsen from time to time, therefore, treatment with mucolytic and expectorant properties is necessary to prevent the development of complications.
• Emphysema of the lungs. The medicine is prescribed to eliminate cough and prevent bronchospasm.
• Diagnosis of bronchial asthma, which may be accompanied by coughing and the formation of a large amount of sputum.

The medicine has a complex effect, therefore in some cases it can be used as the main method of therapy if certain indications appear.

Contraindications

The drug is not always allowed to be used in the treatment of children, since it has some contraindications for the appointment.

The following conditions are considered barriers to treatment:

• Allergy to any components of the composition, a tendency to such manifestations.
• The period of gestation and breastfeeding. To date, there is no data on the infusion of the ingredients of the composition on the body of a woman and a fetus.
• Internal bleeding against the background of lesions of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
• Exacerbation of gastric ulcer, gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice. The drug can provoke complications, therefore it is recommended to postpone treatment until the condition normalizes.
• Hepatic failure at the acute stage, severe course of the chronic form of pathology. With viral liver damage, it is also worth postponing treatment until the condition normalizes.
• Renal failure in acute and chronic form. The medicine somewhat aggravates the symptoms, it becomes difficult to remove the products of its decay.
• Closed-angle glaucoma, accompanied by the development of complications from the visual apparatus.
• Diagnosing aortic stenosis.
• Acute or chronic course of myocarditis.
• Acute stage of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke.
• Thyrotoxicosis at different stages of development.
• Decompensated form of diabetes mellitus.
• Uncontrolled form of arterial hypertension.

The medicine is used with caution in the treatment of patients with severe heart failure. In each case, individual contraindications can be determined, which can become an obstacle to the appointment of a syrup.

At what age can the drug be used?

Jocet is a syrup for children, which is allowed to be used only in the therapy of children over 2 years old. Sometimes doctors are allowed to prescribe medicine for children over 1 year old.

The decision on the use of the medicine is taken by the pediatrician, but the therapy of patients from 1 year old is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.

Instructions for use, dosage

The pharmaceutical preparation is indicated for patients after a preliminary examination. The dosage and duration of treatment depends on the specific disease and the age of the patient.

Patient age	Dosage and duration of drug use
Children from 2 to 6 years old	Children of this age take the medicine in a dose of 5 ml. Repeat the use 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms. The drug can be used for 10 days, sometimes the course is prolonged, but the decision is made by the pediatrician. During the course of treatment, the doctor constantly monitors the patient, notes negative or positive changes, the body's response to the components of the drug.
Patients 6-12 years old	Patients at this age are prescribed syrup in courses of 10-14 days. A single dosage is 7.5 ml. Take it 3 times a day. It is important to maintain equal time intervals between uses, which will ensure an even effect on the body throughout the day.
Teenagers over 12 years old	Adolescents take the medication in the dosage prescribed by the adults. It is 30 ml per day, it is imperative to divide the rate into 3 doses during the day. The duration of treatment does not exceed 14 days.

Adults also use the medicine at 30 mg per day. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined individually by the therapist or pulmonologist.

Side effects

Jocet is a syrup for children, which provokes complications quite often due to the combined composition and pronounced effect on the body.

Negative reactions disrupt the work of not only the respiratory system, but also other systems:

• On the part of the nervous system, disorders are manifested in the form of headache, dizziness, sleep disorders. Patients note increased excitability, irritability, which is simultaneously accompanied by drowsiness. Some talk about tremors of the limbs, convulsions.
• On the part of the cardiovascular system, complications usually occur in adults who have a history of heart and vascular disease. They manifest themselves in the form of tachycardia and arrhythmias, fluctuations in blood pressure indicators. In children, such disorders do not appear so often, but tachycardia is sometimes observed.
• On the part of the urinary system, disorders do not appear so often, but sometimes in a laboratory study, urine staining pink can be noted.
• Complications from the digestive tract often develop, manifested in the form of nausea and vomiting, upset stools, pain in the abdomen. Some patients talk about flatulence and bloating. Decreased appetite is observed with prolonged persistence of symptoms, accompanied by severe thirst, dryness of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity.

Adverse reactions are considered a reason for canceling therapy and visiting a doctor. The patient does not always need special treatment, but sometimes it is necessary to use drugs to normalize the condition.

Overdose

The drug provokes an overdose with a single use of a large dose of the drug. Adverse reactions in case of an overdose are manifested in an acute form, there is repeated vomiting during the day, upset stools and seizures.

Especially often, such reactions are observed in patients with prolonged persistence of vomiting and diarrhea, which is associated with the loss of a large amount of fluid. The condition is accompanied by severe headache and even impaired consciousness.

If symptoms of an overdose appear, you must immediately stop using the product. Gastric lavage is carried out to eliminate the remnants of the drug from the stomach. After that, medications are prescribed that eliminate the manifestations.

There is no standard treatment regimen for all patients, since the therapy is selected for each patient individually, depending on the symptoms. Hemodialysis in case of overdose is prescribed only in case of a critical condition of the patient.

special instructions

Jocet is a syrup for children, used only when indicated. Application in the absence of symptoms can provoke severe complications.

When using syrup, children can drink it with water, but do not combine the intake with food, as there may be a slight decrease in effectiveness. On an empty stomach, the medicine is not recommended for patients with gastritis, chronic gastroduodenitis.

If in the course of treatment the patient's condition worsens, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Sometimes negative reactions are mild in the first few days after the start of the course. They are not always a reason to refuse treatment. The therapist or pulmonologist determines this during the examination.

Drug interactions

With caution, the drug is used in combination with anticoagulants, as the likelihood of bleeding increases. It is forbidden to use simultaneously with drugs based on codeine, as they suppress the cough reflex and can make it difficult to remove sputum from the respiratory system.

A decrease in the level of potassium in the blood is observed with simultaneous treatment with diuretics. If you need to combine several drugs, you should first visit a specialist who will determine the appropriateness of the appointment.

Analogs

In the absence of the possibility of prescribing a medicine, it is worth choosing a substitute with similar properties.

The following analogs are considered the most effective:

• Kashnol also available as an oral syrup. The product has a similar composition, but there is no levomenthol in it, it is replaced with ordinary menthol. The ingredient also has irritating properties. The medicine is prescribed for adults and children over 2 years old.
• Bronchofitis possesses mucolytic and expectorant properties, but only medicinal herbs are present in its composition, which makes the medicine relatively safe when used correctly. The remedy is indicated for bronchitis and pneumonia, other diseases accompanied by cough and sputum formation. Unlike the original, the substitute can be used to treat adults and children over 7 years old.
• Pertussin It is also considered a popular substitute, contains medicinal herbs and helps to eliminate coughs of various origins. The drug is indicated for children and adults, and is often prescribed as an adjuvant as part of a comprehensive treatment. In severe forms of pathology, drugs with more pronounced properties are usually used.
• Bronhosan contains only bromhexine, but has mucolytic and expectorant properties. It can be used in the treatment of children over 3 years old and adults with bronchitis of varying severity. Unlike the original, the analog does not have a bronchodilator effect, therefore, in the treatment of patients with bronchial asthma requires the appointment of additional drugs to provide more pronounced result.

The substitute is selected individually for each patient, depending on the symptoms and the presence of concomitant deviations.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The medicine is dispensed in different pharmacies after presentation of the prescription form. It is allowed to store it in a dark and cool place for 3 years.

After the expiration date, syrup is prohibited. The production date can be seen on the packaging. After opening the bottle, its storage is allowed for 3 months. If the entire volume of the medicine has not been used, it is worth disposing of the remains.

Price

The cost of the medicine depends on the region of distribution and the specific pharmacy. The average price ranges from 190-230 rubles. per bottle.

Jocet is a drug based on several components with pronounced therapeutic properties and is prescribed for pathologies of the respiratory system of inflammatory origin. For children, the drug is used often, but mainly when diagnosing a severe form of the disease. The syrup allows you to quickly stop symptoms, further expands the lumen of the bronchi, preventing bronchospasm.

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