Cough is a characteristic symptom of any cold or infectious airway disease. Cough syrup is a popular dosage form used for treating this condition in children and adults. The advantage of syrups is that they are pleasant to taste, easy to dose, and to take medicinal compounds with a liquid texture with an irritated mucous throat is much easier than preparations in the form of tablets.
Before buying syrup from a cough, consult a doctor. When choosing a drug, it is necessary to take into account the nature of the cough, the individual characteristics and age of the patient, possible contraindications and other nuances. What kind of syrup from a cough will better cope with a dry or wet cough that is part of the drugs and how to apply them correctly, learn from our article.
Varieties of cough syrups
Cough is a protective, reflex response of the body to respiratory tract irritation caused by infection. Thanks to a cough reflex, our lungs and bronchi are cleared of phlegm and pathogens, which helps to ease breathing and prevent possible complications. Cough can be unproductive( dry) and productive( wet).Dry cough exhausts and exhausts the patient, deprives him of appetite and sleep. Therefore, in the first place, it is necessary to translate it into a wet form, ensure the production and removal of sputum, calm and soften the irritated throat.
Reviews of cough syrups confirm their effectiveness, such a means copes well with its task and can be used to treat adults and young children. Depending on the principle of action, syrups are:
- Antitussive( used with a dry, unproductive cough).
- Expectorants( used in productive cough accompanied by the discharge of liquid sputum).
- Mucolytic( prescribed with a damp cough, with thick, hardly detachable sputum).
Depending on the composition and mechanism of action, cough syrups can be divided into several main groups:
- Dry cough syrups, effectively blocking the cough reflex and contributing to its softening. Vivid representatives of this group - preparations Tusupreks, Sinekod, Kodelak Fito, Tussin plus, Bronholitin, Linkas, Codeine.
- Syrups conducive to sputum with a damp cough - Gedelix, Pertussin, Lazolvan, Ambrobene, Ambroxol, Omnitus, Stoptussin.
- Syrups with a moist cough based on plant components. This is a vast group of medicines, including drugs with expectorant and mucolytic effects. Popular syrups based on althaea, licorice, ivy, primrose, thermopsis or plantain are represented by drugs called Gedelix, Herbion, Dr. Theiss, Doctor Mom, Kodelak bronchus with thyme, etc.
A good cough syrup should be selected depending on what resultyou want to achieve. It should be taken into account that antitussive and mucolytic agents have the opposite effect and can not be combined. With a damp cough, it is dangerous to take medications that suppress the cough reflex, as they block the separation of sputum and a thick secret will accumulate in the airways, increasing the risk of purulent complications. Therefore, do not self-medicate and before taking any of the above drugs, you should clarify the diagnosis and consult a doctor.
Effective cough syrups
We present to your attention a brief overview of the best cough syrups in the form of a syrup:
Cough syrup Linkas. Combined herbal remedy providing antitussive, expectorant and bronchodilator effect. Syrup coughs up the cough reflex, eliminates spasm of the respiratory tract, fights inflammation, has analgesic and tonic effects. The composition of the drug includes extracts of hyssop, violet, althea, pepper, calgary and ziphifus. Such a successful combination of natural plant components further softens the inflamed mucous membrane, reduces pain in the throat, shows antiseptic, bactericidal and sedative properties.
The instruction on the use of cough syrup prescribes taking it for infectious-inflammatory respiratory tract infections, accompanied by a cough with hard-to-remove, viscous sputum. The drug has virtually no contraindications, except for individual sensitivity to the components. You can use syrup in children from 6 months. The standard dose for small patients is 1/2 tsp.syrup three times a day, for adults, this dose is doubled and can be taken up to 4 times a day. The cost of the syrup Linkas - from 130 rubles. Cough syrup "Doctor Mom." Another combined phytopreparation with expectorant, mucolytic and bronchodilator action. At its heart extracts and extracts from the root of licorice, basil, turmeric, aloe, nightshade, ginger, pepper, elecampane. The drug is used to treat dry cough accompanying diseases such as bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis. Syrup is approved for adults and children from 3 years.
This is a safe natural remedy that does not cause side effects, only in rare cases, with a tendency to allergic reactions, you can get characteristic skin symptoms( rash, irritation, redness).The standard dosage of syrup for children is 1/2 tsp.for one reception, for adult patients - 1 tsp. The duration of the course of treatment and the frequency of application of the drug is determined by the doctor, taking into account the severity of the symptoms. The price of syrup in pharmacies is from 170 rubles. Syringe althea from cough. A drug based on the root of the althea drug with a pronounced expectorant effect. Vegetal mucus envelops the airways, reduces inflammation and promotes better sputum discharge. Thick, sweetish syrup is used for diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by a cough and difficulty in separating the sputum.
The drug liquefies the bronchial secret and promotes its elimination. Syrup althea is recommended for use in adults and children from 12 years. From contraindications to use - individual sensitivity to components and intolerance to fructose. The medication is capable of provoking allergic reactions. Before reception, the concentrated syrup is preliminary diluted with warm water and take 1 tbsp.l.after meals up to 5 times a day. Duration of treatment - no more than 2 weeks. The price of syrup is from 45 rubles.
Cough syrup from cough. Natural herbal preparation with anti-inflammatory, mucolytic and expectorant properties. The active substances present in this medicinal plant( saponins, alkaloids, glycosides) increase the production of bronchial secretions, promote the dilution of viscous sputum, facilitate expectoration. On the basis of plantain produce several drugs for cough. These are syrups Herbion, Dr. Theiss, Eucabal.
In Gerbion, plantain extract is combined with mallow extract, in Dr. Teiss syrup - supplemented with mint ether, and in Eucabal - active extracts from plantain and thyme extract. All natural remedies have a pleasant taste and almost no contraindications. Dosage and duration of treatment depend on the age of the patient and the severity of the symptoms. The cost of preparations with psyllium varies from 50 to 250 rubles.
Licorice cough syrup. Inexpensive plant remedy for cough, which is produced from licorice root. The syrup works as an antispasmodic, fights inflammation, facilitates sputum expectoration, softens irritated mucous membrane, renders restorative and antiviral effect. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of cough with bronchitis, pneumonia, laryngitis.
This herbal remedy has a lot of contraindications, it can not be prescribed in pregnancy, heart disease, liver and kidney pathology, hypertension, diabetes, hypersensitivity. Of adverse reactions, there is an increase in pressure, a violation of the functions of the reproductive system, the appearance of puffiness. The dosage of the drug for children is selected in accordance with the age. At one time in a small amount of warm water dilute so many drops of syrup, how old the child. The cost of syrup is from 30 to 55 rubles.
Dzhoset syrup from cough. The drug promotes liquefaction and expectoration of sputum, relieves spasm of the bronchi and is used for chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema, COPD and other bronchopulmonary pathologies. Orange syrup contains salbutamol, guaifenesin, bromhexine, menthol and other excipients.
It has an acid-sweet taste and a pleasant aroma. The doctor should prescribe the medicine, since there are enough contraindications to its use. Children syrup Dzhoset apply from 6 years. Medication can cause allergic manifestations and adverse reactions from the nervous, digestive, cardiovascular system, so take it with caution, not exceeding the indicated dosages. The cost of syrup Joset on average is 200 rubles. Cough syrup. Pertussin. The active component of the drug is a thyme extract that provides a mucolytic and expectorant effect. It is used to improve the escape of viscous sputum when coughing, accompanying diseases such as ARI, whooping cough, tracheitis, bronchitis.
The standard dose of syrup is 1 tbsp.l.three times a day, regardless of food intake. Contraindications to the use of the drug are pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity, heart failure, diabetes mellitus. The intake of syrup can provoke the appearance of allergic reactions. The cost of the medication is from 30 rubles.
Syrup Gedelix. An effective and high-quality product from a plant-based cough based on an extract from ivy leaves. Quickly relieves spasm, facilitates expectoration by diluting viscous sputum. In addition to the ivy extract, the medication contains peppermint, eucalyptus and menthol oils that provide sedative, antispasmodic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.
The drug has virtually no contraindications, does not contain sugars and ethanol, so it can be used to treat small children( from 2 years old) and diabetics. The only restriction to reception is hypersensitivity to its components. The therapeutic effect of the drug occurs within a few minutes after administration and lasts up to 10 hours. The cost of syrup Gedelix - from 340 to 460 rubles.
Cough syrup Sinecod. A drug with antitussive action, which is prescribed for relief of bouts of dry, exhausting cough. The active substances of the medicament act directly on the part of the brain that is responsible for the appearance of the cough reflex.
Its use helps suppress agonizing coughing attacks and soften it. Use the drug can be no more than 7 days, this is enough to transfer the cough into a wet form with the departure of phlegm. Syrup can be administered to children from 3 years old. It is not allowed simultaneous reception of Sinecoda with expectorants. The cost of the medication is from 280 to 380 rubles.
Cough syrups for children
Children's cough syrup should be safe and not cause unwanted side effects. Therefore, it is preferable for small patients to give funds on a plant basis. Cough syrups are the most optimal dosage form for children. They have a pleasant taste and smell, so the drugs do not cause the kids to reject or vomit reflex. Syrups are well absorbed and quickly provide the necessary therapeutic effect.
Good cough syrups for up to a year are Gedelix and Prospan products, which produce on the basis of ivy. Prospan quickly relieves the condition with a dry cough, and Gedelix dilutes and removes viscous sputum.
Among the cough syrups from the year, most often recommend such products as:
- Herbion,
- Dr. Theiss,
- Travisyl,
- Ambrobene,
- Linkas.
Checked and inexpensive means are syrups of Pertussin, means based on althea, plantain, combined plant syrups from cough. Children from three years of age are recommended syrup Dr. Mom or stronger drugs with antitussive effect:
- Sinekod,
- Omnitus,
- Kodelak Neo,
- Broncholitin
All medications for treating children cough should be prescribed by a doctor. Parents need to strictly follow all medical recommendations, do not allow overdose of drugs and do not exceed the duration of the course of treatment specified in the instructions for the medication.
When can not you use cough syrups?
Cough syrups - this is not just a sweet and pleasant taste, but a medical product that can be unsafe for your health. Therefore, do not self-medicate and take the medicine haphazardly, without consulting with the doctor, otherwise you can only aggravate the condition and provoke unwanted complications. Many cough syrups have contraindications that must be taken into account when using the drug:
- Do not take multicomponent plant-based cough syrups, if you have a tendency to allergic reactions. In addition, many syrups contain fragrances, sweeteners, colorants and other substances that can trigger reactions of increased sensitivity.
- In diabetes mellitus, many sweet cough syrups are contraindicated. In this case, drugs should be taken in tablet form.
- Many syrups contain ethanol, so they are contraindicated for use in young children and people with alcoholism.
- With special care for the intake of syrups should be approached with diseases of the cardiovascular system, with depressive conditions, violations of the liver and kidneys.
In most cases, the restriction to the use of cough syrups is pregnancy and lactation, so a doctor should prescribe medications during this period.
Feedback on application of
Review №1
Six months ago, after a regular session in the pool, the child had a slight cough, which quickly turned into a dry cough.
I, too, at that time began to fall ill, and in the medicine cabinet, nothing from this scourge was not. Usually we use inexpensive means and folk recipes, but this time I bought the syrup Dr. Mom.
My daughter really liked the taste, and the composition of the drug on a plant basis. After the first application dry cough began to disturb me and my daughter less. A couple of days later he passed into the wet one, and the sputum soon went completely. With confidence I can recommend this syrup from a cough, because he very quickly helped us get rid of an unpleasant symptom.
Карина, Москва
Review №2
I want to share my opinion about syrup from cough Bromhexine. Me and my family with any kind of coughing is helped by this remedy. I saw many different opinions about Bromgexin, but everything, as they say, individually.
Someone does not like his taste, in some cases it does not help at all. He always helps us out. With a dry cough does not help immediately, but by the end of the day it is already getting easier. After about 2-3 days, the cough completely passes into the moist and sputum gradually goes away. Yes, and for the price he suits us: one bottle of syrup costs not more than 100 rubles.
Oksana, Rostov-on-Don
Review No. 3
Probably everyone is familiar with the cough syrup of Pertussin. They were already cured during the Soviet era, but today it is still popular. Both the price and the effect are all good in it, so a bubble with this pleasantly tasty syrup is always in my medicine chest.
When a cough occurs, I immediately start taking the syrup 3 times a day, one measuring spoon. Get rid of the annoying cough helps for 1-2 days. Let it not such advertised means, but very effective even. Between expensive cough syrups and Pertussin I'll choose the second option anyway.
Daria, Spb
Review No.4
I want to talk about syrup from Cough Bronchicum. They cared for their young children, because this drug can be used from six months.
He then helped them very well and when I had an annoying cough after a cold, I found this syrup in my home medicine cabinet. I decided not to go to the pharmacy and try to get rid of the unpleasant symptom of the remnants of this remedy.
Improvements appeared in the evening( took the syrup in the morning): the cough became softer, the throat began to ache less. After a couple of days, I already felt great, but I bought another package of syrup in the pharmacy.
Another 3 days drank this drug for prevention, and more cough did not bother me. There were no adverse reactions, the taste was rather pleasant.
Polina, SPB
