Mucaltin for cough - effectiveness, analogues, application

Muciltin is a well-known mucolytic preparation on the plant basis, the purpose of which is to dilute viscous, difficult to separate sputum and accelerate its escape from the respiratory tract. Instructions for use Mukaltina indicates that in addition to pronounced expectorant action, the drug has anti-inflammatory properties, and also has a protective effect on the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, protecting them from irritation.

Many patients are interested in what kind of cough, wet or dry is prescribed by Muciltin? Experts believe this drug is a universal tool that can be used, both with dry unproductive cough and with a wet one. Mukaltin allows you to quickly soften dry, exhausting cough, activate mucus secretion, reduce its viscosity and eliminate the inflammatory process in the bronchi. We will get acquainted with this preparation and learn all about its properties, composition and methods of application.

Mukaltin: description and use

Muciltin tablets against cough - a plant remedy with expectorant action. The international name of the drug Mukaltin is an extract of the althea drug, as the basis of the preparation is a mixture of polysaccharides extracted from this plant. The root of the althaea is rich in plant slime( 35%), contains pectin substances, asparagine, betaine and starch. Therefore, the althaea extract has a pronounced softening, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect.

Polysaccharides of the althea have a pronounced expectorant effect, they affect the work of the bronchial glands and promote enhanced secretion. Simultaneously, the ciliated epithelium of the bronchial membrane is activated and the reflexive peristalsis of the respiratory tract is accelerated. As a result, the resulting viscous sputum becomes more fluid and is more easily excreted. Vegetable mucus play an important role in this, they envelop the respiratory tract, protect them from the influence of irritating factors, contribute to reducing the inflammatory process. Mukaltin well dilutes viscous sputum, accelerates its passage and promotes rapid cleansing of the respiratory tract.

The main advantage of this secretion is that it is not addictive and has a minimum of side effects. When taking Mukultina, you should not expect an immediate effect. The therapeutic effect accumulates gradually, and the effectiveness of the drug depends on the regular intake of prescribed therapeutic doses.

It should be understood that the drug does not cure a cough, it only alleviates its symptoms. And the main treatment should be aimed at eliminating the disease that provokes a cough reflex. On average, the course of treatment with this drug takes 10 to 14 days. During this time, the dry cough turns to wet. Sputum does not stagnate in the lungs, but is actively excreted, which avoids inflammation in the respiratory tract.

Mukaltin: composition and form of release

1. Muciltin tablets. The preparation is made from an extract of althea, tartaric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate and calcium stearate. Biconvex, gray-brown tablets with impregnations, have a specific smell and sour taste. Each tablet( 0.05g) contains an extract of althea + auxiliary substances. The preparation is produced in contour cell packs or polymer bottles of 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100 pieces.
2. Chewable tablets Mukaltin Forte .There is another form of the drug - a chewable tablet Mukaltin Forte. In addition to the basic substance, the composition of this medication includes vitamin C. The drug is used to treat a cough accompanying acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract. It is recommended for adults and children( from 3 years).These tablets do not require resorption, they are chewing. The taste of the drug is more pleasant, so children like them more, and the content of vitamin C, helps to quickly improve. Produce the drug in cardboard packs containing 20 tablets.
3. Althea syrup( liquid Mukaltin analog) .This form of the drug is a good alternative to tablets. The consistency of the syrup is viscous and thick. Color - yellowish-brown, taste - pleasant, sourish-sweet. Unlike tablets, the althae syrup is recommended for use even for the youngest children( from 12 months).

Mukaltin for children is preferable in this form, the kids drink syrup with pleasure, it does not cause them disgust. While the tablets for resorption is not exactly a convenient option for young children. But the syrup should be administered with caution to allergy sufferers or people with diabetes( because of high glucose concentration).

The althea syrup is available in glass bottles of dark glass, with a twist cap, 125 ml. The bottle together with the instruction is put in a cardboard package.

When is Mukaltin prescribed?

Muciltin tablets are recommended for acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, accompanied by a dry or coarse, wet cough with hard-to-separate sputum. Against the background of taking Mukaltina dry cough turns into more productive, and rough - softens. Viscous sputum is diluted and quickly removed from the bronchi. The main indications for the use of Muciltin are:

• obstructive bronchitis( including chronic);
• pneumonia( pneumonia);
• tracheitis( inflammation of the trachea);
• tracheobronchitis( inflammation of bronchial mucosa and trachea)
• bronchial asthma;
• emphysema;
• tuberculosis( with symptoms of bronchitis);
• bronchoectatic disease and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

The althea syrup is indicated for use in diseases of the upper respiratory tract:

• tracheitis;
• bronchitis;
• tracheobronchitis.

Contraindications

Mucaltin has few contraindications, this drug is well suited for most patients. Nevertheless, as with any drug, there are certain limitations to its administration. Mukaltin is contraindicated:

• for patients suffering from gastritis or peptic ulcers( during an exacerbation);
• to persons with individual intolerance and hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• for children under 3 years;

Pregnant and lactating women are not prohibited from taking the drug, but before taking it, a doctor's consultation is required.

How to take Muciltin?

Mukaltin for adults according to the instructions used for half an hour or an hour before meals. Single intake should not exceed two tablets, and daily intake - 8 pieces. Children, starting from the age of 12, take the same dosage.

The medicine should be placed in the hyoid area and kept until completely dissolved or diluted in juice or warm boiled water, with the addition of honey or jam. You can dissolve the daily dose of the medicine in 500 ml of warm boiled water and take this solution throughout the day before each meal. The course of taking the drug for 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the condition of the disease. It is recommended to use increased amounts of fluid during treatment.

Mukaltin for children should be used for the first bouts of cough, at this time it shows the greatest effectiveness.

1. For children from 3 to 12 years, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 3 tablets. A child should take 1 tablet three times a day every 4 hours. In severe cases, the doctor will choose the dosage individually.
2. For kids from 12 to 36 months the number of receptions remains the same, but the tablet is divided into 2 parts.

For children, the daily dose of Mucaltin can be dissolved in sweet tea, juice or mors and also given throughout the day. The second option is to dilute a single dose of the drug in 100 ml of liquid( for children up to 3 - in 50 ml of liquid) and give the child a drink at a time. For young children, this particular variant of the drug is the most preferable.

Syrup Mukaltin( syrup althea) is used in the following dosages:

1. For children under 12 years - 5 ml of medicine are diluted with two large spoons of boiled water.
2. Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age are prescribed 20 ml of syrup added to 100 ml of water.

Syrup recommended after eating. Treatment should be carried out for 1 -2 weeks.

It should be noted that there is no consensus among specialists about the use of Muciltin in children. Some believe that Mukaltin should not be given to children until 3 or even 12 years of age, while others recommend syrup with althea for young children( from 12 months).Therefore, before buying the drug should consult with a doctor and give the medicine to the child only for the intended purpose.

Possible side effects of

Mucaltin is a completely safe drug that is well tolerated by patients. Only in rare cases, side effects develop on the background of taking the drug. But even in this case, unwanted reactions are weak and expressed in the following manifestations:

• dyspeptic phenomena( sensation of severity and discomfort in the abdomen, nausea, sometimes vomiting);
• allergic reactions( itching, hives).

To be afraid of such side effects is more necessary in childhood.

Mukaltin during pregnancy

During gestation, the body of a woman undergoes severe stresses, which causes the immune system to malfunction, and the defenses of the body weaken. Against this background, future mothers are more likely to be exposed to colds more often. In search of a suitable drug, many are interested in whether it is possible to use tablets for cough Mukaltin during pregnancy?

Having read the instructions and the description of the drug, it can be said with certainty that since the preparation consists of natural, plant components, it should not adversely affect the health of the future mother and child. But doctors, nevertheless, do not recommend taking the drug without prior consultation and advised to refrain from taking the medicine in the first trimester of pregnancy.

While there is no accurate data on the negative effects of tablets on the fetus, but the first months of pregnancy - this is a very important period when the laying and formation of the internal organs of the fetus. Herbal components of the drug are capable of provoking allergic reactions, which is especially dangerous in the early stages, when the embryo is too vulnerable.

Therefore, experts advise to exclude any medicamentous effect on this term and treat the cough with abundant hot drink or folk remedies.

Additional recommendations of

It is not permitted to use Muciltin in conjunction with cough suppressants containing codeine. Such a combination of drugs will make it difficult for sputum to escape from the lungs and may provoke the development of a secondary bacterial infection.

To enhance the expectorant effect, Muciltin and its analogs with an extract of althea can be used simultaneously with sodium bicarbonate.

Analogues Mukaltina

Mukultina has many analogues with a similar therapeutic effect. If, for some reason, the drug in the tablets is not suitable for the patient, the doctor may prescribe the intake of his liquid analogue - the althae syrup. With increased sensitivity to the extract of the althea, Mucaltin can be replaced by the following means:

• Pertussin( syrup);
• Bronchosan( solution);
• Doctor Mom( dragee, syrup);
• Pectusin( tablets);
• Herbion( syrup).

The above preparations are based on plant components, and have an identical therapeutic effect, facilitating liquefaction and sputum discharge.

The cost of the drug

Mucaltin is popular among the population due to its effectiveness, safety and cheapness. In pharmacies it can be purchased at the following prices:

• Mukaltin 50 mg in paper packaging( 10 pcs.) - from 15 rubles;
• Mukaltin 50mg in a blister( 10-20pcs) - from 25 rubles;
• Mukaltin in a plastic jar( 30pcs) - from 50 rubles.

Reviews of Mukaltina are only positive. The vast majority of patients this drug is familiar from childhood. Consumers note its undoubted advantages: the natural composition, safety, the absence of side effects and say that this tool perfectly copes with its task.

The drug quickly transfers dry cough to wet, and promotes sputum discharge. With proper application and dosing, the positive effect of taking the drug is felt already in the first day. For children, you can also choose a convenient form of medication with an extract of althea in the form of a syrup. Or just dissolve the pill in juice or sweet tea and then taking the drug does not cause difficulties for the kids.

Reviews

Review No. 1

Mukaltin always keep in my medicine chest. This is a reliable and proven tool, besides it is very inexpensive. Catarrhal diseases I prefer to treat not toxic drugs, but such drugs with plant components.

There is no harm from them, and in combination with folk remedies and an abundant hot drink, they are doing their job well. Mucaltin helps with a dry cough, it quickly makes it more moist and helps to spill out the sputum.

Maria, Kislovodsk

Review No. 2

I am sick very rarely, but recently caught a bad cold. He was suffering from coughing attacks, and to help me, a friend bought Mukaltin from the pharmacy. These pills I remember from childhood, they contain herbal ingredients.

I did not think that they would help, but I began to accept it. And really, on the second day I felt relief, at last I started to cough up phlegm, my breathing became free and irritating coughing attacks gradually ceased.

Constantine, Novosibirsk

Review No. 3

If a daughter has a cough, I always treat her with Mukaltin. It is a safe herbal remedy that helps to drain phlegm and cleans the lungs of accumulated mucus.

Earlier, while her daughter was small, she gave her an althae syrup( this is an analog of Mukultin).Now I give the drug in tablets. They tasted sourish and they do not like it. Therefore, the tablet is ground into a powder, dissolved in juice, and in this form the medicine is taken without problems.

Xenia, St. Petersburg

Review No. 4

I cure Mukultin for children from coughing. In my opinion, this is the most optimal drug, it is effective and inexpensive. Helps to make the cough more productive and quickly dilutes and displays a bronchial secret. Already after 3 days of treatment there comes relief, coughing attacks become not so painful and soon the children are on the mend.

Anna, Tver