Bronchicum syrup for children. Instructions for use, reviews

Bronchicum is intended to eliminate signs that have arisen against the background of a cough with a cold. The syrup is intended not only for children, but also for adults. It has an expectorant effect. However, before taking it, you need to consult a specialist in order to eliminate the risk of contraindications.

Composition and form of release

Bronchicum is a syrup for children, which has an almost transparent liquid of a brownish-red hue. The liquid has a faint honey aroma. Sediment may remain on the bottom of the container with the contents.

The active component of the syrup is an extract of thyme herb in liquid form, the volume of which is 15 g per 100 ml of the drug.

The following components are considered to be extractants:

• 10% ammonia solution;
• 90% ethanol solution;
• water;
• glycerol 85%.

Auxiliary substances are the following components of the syrup:

• a flavoring agent based on honey and cherry (the latter is a similar high concentration juice);
• purified water;
• liquid glucose;
• sugar-based invert syrup;
• citric acid monohydrate;
• rose petal oil;
• sodium benzoate;
• sucrose.

Terms of sale, prices

The syrup is contained in a 100 ml glass container. The set includes a dosed glass. The container is in cardboard packaging.

The medicine can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. The cost varies from 302 rubles.

Pharmacological properties

The remedy is characterized by antibacterial, antispasmodic and expectorant properties.

The expectorant effect is associated with increased excitability of the bronchial epithelium. This is due to the reflex excitement of the vagus nerve in the gastric mucosa, as well as serous glandular cells upon completion of the absorption of pulmonary excretion.

Liquid thyme extract has antispasmodic properties.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

From the side of pharmacodynamics, the syrup has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. In doing so, it helps to reduce the texture of the phlegm by speeding up its release.

According to the International Convention, isolation testing of pharmacokinetic properties is not necessary if the composition is characterized by a plant source of origin of the constituent ingredients. This is due to the fact that they contain different active biological elements.

Indications for use

Bronchicum is a syrup for children, which acts as an expectorant drug in the general therapeutic treatment of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Moreover, such infections are complemented by a cough with mucus, which is difficult to separate.

Contraindications

A medicinal product can adversely affect health if there are the following contraindications:

• chronic alcoholism, since ethanol is present in the syrup;
• high sensitivity to syrup substances;
• children under 6 months old;
• deficiency of enzymes isomaltose and sucrase;
• non-digestibility of innate fructose;
• poor absorption of fructose and glucose;
• chronic heart failure;
• severe disruptions in the activity of the liver or kidneys.

The drug must be drunk with caution if there are pathologies associated with the liver, epilepsy or brain injury.

Method of administration and dosage

Bronchicum for adults and adolescent children should be consumed orally after a meal in the amount of 2 tsp. l. syrup 3 times within 24 hours.

Dosage regimen for small children:

• from 6 to 12 months - 2.5 ml 2 times within 24 hours;
• from 1 year to 2 years - 2.5 ml 3 times in 24 hours;
• from 2 to 6 years old - 2.5 ml 2 times for 24 hours;
• from 6 to 12 years old - 5 ml 3 times in 24 hours.

It is recommended to use the antitussive drug at regular intervals within 24 hours. The duration of use of the agent will be determined by the duration of the illness and the therapeutic need.

Since a sediment may form in the base of the glass container with the contents, it is recommended to shake the container before use.

Obstructive bronchitis

Syrup "Bronchicum" is in wide demand in the treatment of obstructive bronchitis, in order to remove phlegm from the child's body. This drug is made exclusively on a plant basis, while herbal medicine, which helps to eliminate bronchitis, occupies one of the leading places. Such medicines are of good quality, so they are comfortable to use, since there is a strict dosage.

Due to this, there will be no excess of the drug in the body. When consuming a herbal preparation, the body is almost not burdened with dangerous side effects and complications. Moreover, they are very easily tolerated by both adults and children. Bronchicum can be produced not only in the form of a syrup, but an elixir, as well as lozenges, so consumption for a child will be pleasant and easy.

The composition contains thyme, which stimulates the activity of bronchial epithelial cells and promotes the release of phlegm.

In the treatment of obstructive bronchitis, Bronchicum alone cannot be used, since it will not be able to provide the necessary degree of normalization of the condition of the bronchi. In this regard, such a drug is an auxiliary one. The main course of treatment should include antispasmodics, which eliminate smooth muscle spasm.

Bronchicum with antispasmodic drugs should be used together. The syrup increases the volume of phlegm, giving it a thinner consistency. If you do not use antispasmodics, mucus is not able to pass through the narrow passage of the bronchi. As a result, the sputum will close the lumen and provoke severe respiratory failure.

The treatment course should last from 10 to 14 days. If the result after using the syrup is not visible, it is required to consult with the attending doctor, without exceeding the dosage and duration of therapy.

Side effects

Bronchicum is a syrup for children and adults, which can provoke the development of side effects:

• swelling of the facial area, mucous membrane of the pharynx and mouth, as well as urticaria with a rash with an allergic reaction;
• sometimes gastritis may appear with nausea, discomfort and pain in the upper stomach from the digestive system.

In the presence of the above problems, as well as in the formation of any negative phenomena that are not included in the instructions, it is required to refuse to accept the funds. In this case, you should consult with your doctor.

Overdose

There is no information on the manifestation of intoxication after consuming Bronchicum syrup for cough.

special instructions

Bronchicum is a syrup for children and adults, which contains 4.9% ethyl alcohol. If the drug must be prescribed to patients with diabetes mellitus or to those who adhere to a hypocaloric diet, it is required to take into account that 1 tsp. l. syrup is equal to 0.3 XE.

If the patient's condition does not improve and asthma attacks with purulent sputum and an increase in body temperature began to appear, it is necessary to immediately seek help from a specialist.

The presence of ethyl absolute alcohol in the full unit and daily volume of the product:

Age	Single dosage (ml)	Substance volume (g)	Daily dosage (ml)	Component volume (g)
Adults with teenagers	10	<0.3867	30	<1.1601
From 6 to 12 years old	5	<0.1934	15	<0.5801
From 2 to 6 years old	5	<0.1934	10	<0.3867
From 1 year to 2 years	2,5	<0.0967	7,5	<0.2900
6 to 12 months	2,5	<0.0967	5	<0.1934

When consuming the product, care must be taken when working on hazardous activities that require a high level of concentration and speed of psychomotor reaction.

It is undesirable to take the remedy at the stage of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Syrup should be given to children only after being prescribed by a doctor. In the presence of severe disorders in the functioning of the kidneys, the syrup should not be used. With caution and after examination by a specialist, it is required to use the medicine for patients with liver pathologies. If the liver dysfunction is severe, the drug is contraindicated.

Drug interactions

Bronchicum is undesirable to consume immediately together with antitussive compounds, as well as drugs, which reduce the development of sputum, as this makes it difficult to drain the liquefied mucus.

Analogs

In the absence of Bronchicum at the pharmacy, it is permissible to use its analogues, which are selected according to their composition. In this regard, they must have an identical chemical structure and composition of active substances. The difference can only be in the dosage of the active ingredients. Such drugs are called complete, they have an identical composition of active ingredients and a similar release form.

Analogues of Bronchicum:

A drug	a brief description of
Bronchofitis	Presented in the form of a medicinal collection based on herbal ingredients. Fitosbor has a moderate antitussive effect, while it has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and antispasmodic effects. At the same time, it contributes to the achievement of a general strengthening result.
Solution "Pertussin"	It is an inexpensive bronchodilator and expectorant drug. The main substance is thyme extract, the additional substance is potassium bromide. The solution is contained in dark glass bottles with a volume of 100 ml. The product must be kept away from direct sunlight. The solution has a pleasant aroma, while it is not too toxic, therefore it is suitable for children over 3 months old. The remedy is contraindicated in the presence of an individual intolerance to creeping thyme. The duration of the treatment course and the dose will depend on the severity of the symptoms and the age of the patient.
Altey syrup	It is presented in the form of an expectorant formulated with herbal ingredients. It has a local anti-inflammatory as well as a reflex expectorant effect. In doing so, it helps to lower the viscosity of mucus.
Syrup "Amtersol"	It is permissible to prescribe the composition for whooping cough, bronchitis, tracheitis and acute respiratory infections. The drug should not be given to children under 3 years of age.
Bronchipret syrup	Acts as an expectorant herbal composition. It is characterized by expectorant, bronchodilator, and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce the texture of phlegm by accelerating its release. The expectorant composition is intended for the complex therapeutic therapy of chronic and acute inflammatory pathologies of the respiratory organs, which are supplemented by a cough with mucus secretion. For example, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis or tracheitis.
Syrup "Gedelix"	The medicine is intended to treat the respiratory system. The release form is a syrup that is suitable for internal use. The syrup effect will be achieved with the ivy foliage extract.
Syrup "Herbion plantain"	It is a complex composition with immunostimulating, antibacterial and antitussive effects. The composition contains water extracts of mallow and lanceolate plantain, as well as ascorbic acid.
Syrup "Doctor Mom"	The Indian company "Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories" is engaged in production. This drug has an extensive list of active ingredients. The product is contraindicated in the presence of high sensitivity to one of the ingredients of the product, as well as in children under 3 years of age.
Linkas syrup	Medicinal composition of Pakistani production, which has an expectorant effect. The composition contains 10 natural extracts in different doses. The drug is intended to get rid of inflammatory and infectious problems of the respiratory system, supplemented by the complexity of mucus discharge.
Syrup "Prospan"	It is presented as a means of internal use of German production. The drug is intended for the treatment of chronic and acute pathologies of the respiratory system. It is prescribed as an expectorant composition.
Tablets "Codelac Broncho"	Provided for getting rid of coughs and have an anti-inflammatory, expectorant effect. They have a tableted release type. The tablets are in cardboard containers. The drug should not be given to children under 12 years of age, pregnant women and during the breastfeeding phase.
Mukaltin tablets	They have a tablet form of release and an active ingredient of the same name, the dosage of which reaches 50 mg. Despite the fact that Mukaltin differs from Bronchicum in composition, it has an expectorant effect. Therefore, it is suitable for the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia and other pathologies in which sputum is difficult to pass. However, tablets are required to be used in complex therapeutic treatment.
Tablets "Stopussin"	The tool allows you to get rid of dry irritating cough, thin phlegm and relax the smooth muscles of the bronchi. 1 tablet contains 4 mg of dihydrocytate butamirate, 100 mg of guaifenesin and excipients. The drug should not be prescribed to children under 12 years of age, in the presence of individual intolerance, at stage 1 of the trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as to patients with myasthenia gravis. The daily dose will depend on the patient's weight, reaching 0.5-1.5 tablets per dose. The medicine is required to be consumed 4 times within 24 hours, with a time interval of 6 hours, and also after a meal. At a high dosage, the central nervous system is inhibited, in this regard, at the stage of the treatment course, it is undesirable to drive vehicles, as well as to interact with sources of high danger.
Eucabal	It is a combined herbal remedy. The actions possessed by its components can be enhanced when taking the drug.

When choosing any medicinal composition, it is necessary to initially consult with the attending doctor, since there are contraindications for use.

Storage conditions

The drug must be kept in a place that is inaccessible to children, with a temperature indicator below +25 ℃. The shelf life of a closed bottle is 36 months. When the container with the contents is opened, the antitussive syrup must be consumed within 90 days.

At the stage of taking the syrup, adults and children need to take precautions, strictly adhering to the indicated daily dosage. Bronchicum makes phlegm easier to pass, relieving symptoms of coughs and colds. Before use, it is recommended to consult with your doctor, because there are limited contraindications.

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