Linkas syrup for children. Instructions for use, reviews

Linkas is an effective cough syrup, which is often prescribed in order to eliminate different types of violations. The drug in most cases is used for children, has a relatively safe herbal composition and high efficiency. The medicine is used as part of complex therapy or as the main method if the patient has no other complications.

Composition and form of release

The medication is available for purchase in pharmacies in the form of an oral syrup. It is a viscous brown liquid with a pronounced mint aroma and a specific plant flavor.

The liquid has a very sweet taste and is placed in small dark glass containers. Each of these containers can contain 90 or 120 ml of syrup. They are placed in small cardboard boxes, in which you can also find a description indicating the features of the therapeutic use, possible contraindications for therapy.

The composition of the drug includes several components of plant origin with therapeutic properties:

• Licorice extract.
• Adhatoda vascular leaf extract.
• Extract from the roots and fruits of long peppers.
• Violet extract.
• Extract from marshmallow flowers.
• Cordia broadleaf extract.

The composition also contains less known plants in the form of extracts. The syrup contains citric acid, glycerin, sucrose. These substances act as auxiliary substances, like peppermint oil, clove oil, purified water. The auxiliary components do not have therapeutic properties.

Terms of sale, prices

The dispensing of funds in different pharmacies is carried out freely, which is associated with the herbal composition and relative safety for patients. The cost of the drug ranges from 160-290 rubles. depending on the amount of syrup in the bottle, the region of distribution.

Pharmacological properties

Linkas is a syrup for children with mucolytic and expectorant properties, which makes it possible to use it for the treatment of respiratory pathologies accompanied by coughing.

The drug helps to facilitate the discharge of sputum and has a positive effect on the general condition, as it contains herbal ingredients that have a beneficial effect on the work of all systems. The medicine additionally saturates the body with valuable components and stimulates the immune forces.

The complex effect of substances on the body allows you to shorten the recovery period, reduce the likelihood of developing severe complications from the respiratory system.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After taking the syrup inside, its ingredients penetrate the bloodstream and concentrate in the affected area, providing a therapeutic effect. Herbal ingredients help relieve cough, stimulate the process of excretion of phlegm, which accumulates in the bronchi as a result of the development of the inflammatory process.

The action of the drug is due to its constituent ingredients. Each plant component has different properties.

Despite this, doctors note a complex effect on the body:

• Substances increase the amount of phlegm, which facilitates its excretion. Often, patients are worried about coughing, but due to the insignificant accumulation of mucus in the respiratory organs, its excretion is difficult.
• The drug not only increases the amount of phlegm, but also reduces its viscosity, which also has a beneficial effect on the process of cleansing the organs from mucus.
• Relief of expectoration reduces the load on the mucous membranes of the throat, which are affected if the patient has a persistent, unproductive cough.
• Reduces the recovery period, especially in the case of a prolonged course of the pathological condition.
• Saturates the body with valuable components, increases resistance to pathogenic bacteria. This reduces the likelihood of complications in patients with cough against the background of damage to the bronchi and lungs.

The drug is well absorbed in the body after oral administration. The maximum concentration of its components is achieved 1 hour after taking a single dosage. Plant substances are concentrated mainly in the affected area, that is, in the respiratory tract.

The first effect is noticeable 3-5 days after the start of application, but the maximum result can be noted only after undergoing a full-fledged therapeutic course. The components of the composition, after providing a therapeutic effect, are processed in the liver, they are excreted with the help of the kidneys, a small amount is evacuated with feces.

In case of disturbances from the digestive system and urinary system, a slowdown in the processing and evacuation of ingredients is observed. This does not affect the therapeutic effect.

Indications for use

Linkas is used primarily for the treatment of children, but adults, if necessary, can also use the medicine.

The syrup has several indications for prescribing:

• Acute respiratory viral pathologies, in which the appearance of a dry cough is noted.
• Cough with no additional respiratory symptoms.
• Acute and chronic bronchitis. The drug is prescribed to accelerate the recovery period as part of a comprehensive treatment.
• Mild pneumonia with dry cough with difficult expectoration. Herbal remedies are not always prescribed to patients, but sometimes it is enough for patients to take them to recover.
• An obstructive form of bronchitis, in which the patient's bronchial symptoms are regularly exacerbated, a cough appears, and sputum is rather difficult to separate.
• Influenza that provokes a cough of various forms.
• Tracheitis at various stages. Often, the condition is accompanied by the appearance of frequent coughing.

The medicine can be prescribed in short and long courses, depending on the manifestations of the disease and the presence of concomitant complications in the patient.

Contraindications

Despite the relative safety of the drug, its use is not always approved. For example, intolerance to any ingredient in the formulation is considered an absolute contraindication for treatment.

Other obstacles include the following conditions:

• Type 1 diabetes mellitus, accompanied by vascular complications.
• Exacerbation of chronic diseases of the digestive tract. Gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice and peptic ulcer disease is considered a contraindication for treatment.
• Liver pathologies of viral origin, severe liver failure.
• Acute kidney disease, renal failure. Violation of the process of elimination of components against the background of these diseases can provoke complications, the accumulation of substances in the body.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding.
• A state of shock against the background of injuries or any serious illnesses.
• Critical decrease in blood pressure indicators.
• Acute period after undergoing any surgical intervention.

Bronchial asthma is considered a relative contraindication for therapy. Patients with such disorders are more likely to develop allergies to the herbal components of the syrup. Individual barriers to treatment can be identified for each child or adult.

Methods of administration and dosage

Linkas is a syrup for children, which is taken only orally after determining the stage of the disease. The dosage and duration of the course depends on the age and severity of symptoms.

It is allowed to prescribe medication to patients over 6 months of age according to indications.

Patient age	Dosage and duration of use
Children from 6 months to 3 years	The dosage of the drug for patients at this age is 2.5 ml per 1 dose. Repeat it 3 times a day. It is allowed to add syrup to a small amount of water if the child refuses to take it in its pure form. The duration of taking the medicine is 10 days, but sometimes it is enough to take it for 5 days to obtain a therapeutic result.
Children 3-8 years old	Children over 3 years old take the medicine 5 ml 3 times a day. As in the treatment of young patients, it is allowed to add syrup to the water for ease of use. The duration of the course is 7-14 days, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
Patients from 8 to 18 years old	The dosage of the drug for children over 8 years old is 5 ml, but the administration is repeated 4 times a day at approximately equal time intervals. Within 10-14 days, the patient's condition improves, especially in the case of complex treatment using medicines from different groups.

An individual change in dosage is possible according to indications. The pediatrician conducts an examination and, if necessary, changes the dose, the duration of the course.

Side effects

Linkas is a syrup for children, which can provoke complications, despite the herbal composition and high efficiency. Complications appear in acute or subacute form, depending on the duration of use and dosage.

The most common complications are:

• Nervous system disorders are less common. They usually appear in children over 3 years of age in violation of the instructions of the drug. The condition is accompanied by headache and dizziness, weakness and fatigue. Some children have sleep disorder, increased irritability.
• When taking syrup, complications from the digestive tract often appear. The appearance of nausea, pain in the abdomen, flatulence is noted. Over the course of several days, symptoms may worsen, there is a disorder of stool, in which patients may develop dehydration, accompanied by seizures, deterioration of the general condition.
• On the part of the urinary system, complications do not appear so often. Sometimes there is an increase in urination, pain in the lower abdomen, an increase in the likelihood of developing infectious pathologies.
• Allergic manifestations appear often, due to the presence of many herbal ingredients in the composition of the product. Experts note that plant substances are more likely to provoke allergic reactions. The condition is accompanied by the appearance of a rash, irritation and peeling of the skin, severe itching. The rash can quickly spread to large areas of healthy tissue, and the itching intensifies. The child often scratches the affected area, which only worsens the condition of the skin and increases the risk of tissue infection.

Complications in some cases disappear after refusal of treatment, but sometimes it is necessary to prescribe medications to normalize the condition. If negative reactions appear, you should refuse to use and consult a doctor.

Overdose

The absence of a cumulative effect reduces the likelihood of an overdose, but experts cannot exclude it. In case of an overdose, all negative reactions are aggravated, there is repeated vomiting during the day, frequent loose stools.

The condition is aggravated by the addition of complications from the nervous system. On examination, the doctor may notice a lack of coordination of movements, severe weakness and decreased performance.

In case of an overdose, allergic manifestations are aggravated, can worsen the general condition and threaten the patient's life. The condition is accompanied by signs of acute urticaria, in which large rashes appear on the body, severe itching and swelling of the mucous membranes of the eyes, oral cavity, and nasal passages are noted.

Sometimes the allergy manifests itself in the form of swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, which provokes choking. The appearance of symptoms of an overdose is considered a reason for an immediate refusal from therapy and a visit to a doctor. Children are provided with assistance in a hospital setting, the therapy regimen is selected individually, depending on the symptomatology. Pediatricians draw the attention of parents to the impossibility of self-administration of medications for the treatment of overdose.

special instructions

Linkas is a syrup for children that has a positive effect not only on the respiratory system, but also on the functioning of other systems in the body. When taking the medicine, there is an increase in resistance to viruses and pathogenic bacteria.

Official instructions suggest that the drug is used within 7 days, but specialists often extend the course to 2 weeks if necessary. The maximum duration of use should not exceed 2 weeks. In the absence of an effect, other agents with more pronounced properties are prescribed.

The combination of syrup with medicines from other groups increases the effectiveness of treatment and shortens the recovery period.

Drug interactions

Herbal medicine is allowed to be used in combination with other agents, since it does not affect the action of systemic drugs, does not weaken their effectiveness. Despite this, you should not use different medicines on your own, especially in the treatment of children.

It is not recommended to take it simultaneously with other expectorants, as well as drugs with mucolytic properties. Syrup is often prescribed in combination with antibacterial agents, antiseptic sprays and other medications.

Analogs

The drug has analogues, but many of them contain other ingredients in the composition. Despite this, the substitutes have similar properties.

The most commonly used medications are:

• Licorice syrup also has expectorant properties and has a herbal composition. The product contains an extract of licorice roots, which has a pronounced effect on the patient's body. The drug can be prescribed to adults and children over 1 year old when a cough of various origins occurs. Despite the one-component composition, the syrup is considered to be no less effective than the original. Over the course of several days, the patient's condition improves.
• Lazolvan possesses expectorant and mucolytic properties, despite the fact that the action is carried out due to the presence of ambroxol in the composition. The drug is available as an oral syrup, but tablets and parenteral solutions can also be found on drugstore shelves. The effect of the substitute is more pronounced, which is associated with the presence of a synthetic component. The medication dilutes phlegm, is especially effective in the treatment of dry coughs of various origins.

  

• Bromhexine has an effect due to the presence of the active component of the same name in the composition. For children, a syrup is produced that is consumed orally. The remedy also has expectorant properties, but the main ingredient does not belong to herbal substances. Prescribe a remedy for adults and children with dry cough against the background of bronchitis, an acute respiratory viral disease.

Most analogs have a different composition, therefore, they must be selected with caution and after preliminary identification of concomitant symptoms, the cause of the disease.

Storage conditions and periods

The medication is allowed to be stored in a dark and cool place, away from children and direct sunlight.

The maximum storage time is 3 years. After the expiration of this period, it is prohibited to use the medicine. The production date can be seen on the packaging.

Linkas is a syrup based on herbal ingredients, which has pronounced expectorant properties, helps to eliminate symptoms from the bronchi and lungs. The drug is usually used for children, which is associated with a safe composition and a positive effect on the general condition of the child.

The medicine does not often provoke complications, but their appearance cannot be ruled out if the instructions are violated. Its appointment is made only by a doctor after a preliminary examination and identifying the degree of neglect of the condition.

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