Bronchipret. Instructions for use, price, reviews, analogues

Cough that developed as a result of SARS, or exacerbation of chronic disease is not easy to get rid of. In these cases, a receiving additional medications to help derive sputum from the lungs and to remove inflammation.

One of the most effective drug of this type - Bronchipret, which is produced by the German company Bionorica. According to the instructions for use, it is mucolytic, created on the basis of medicinal herbs.

Indications

The main reason for prescribing - cough, which is a common complication after a cold. He can not take place for several weeks, and often to get rid of the annoying symptoms is possible only with the help of drugs. In these cases, I appoint a mucolytic.

Expectorant drug Bronchipret quickly brings phlegm and speeds recovery.

It is prescribed in the following cases:

• In acute or chronic bronchitis (in the acute stage).
• When tracheitis and traheobronhite.

Indications for administration may be any disease, it is accompanied by abundant mucus secretion.

Chemical composition

Bronchipret - this medicine based on herbs. It comprises thyme extract (50 g) and tincture of ivy leaves (15 g). Since the product produced in the form of a syrup, it is further added ethyl alcohol, which is 19% of the total, of sodium saccharin dihydrate, water and citric acid monohydrate.

These substances lead to the consistency means thick and slightly sweet, which facilitates the reception.

Thyme extract has a pronounced antibacterial and mucolytic action. Due to included tincture thyme, thymol, carvacrol, borneol, and pinene, and active substance, as a result of reduced inflammation in bronchi and increased local immunity.

The second component of the means - tincture ivy leaves. It has antibacterial and expectorant effects. Ivy stimulates peristalsis and bronchial liquefies phlegm, so it is rapidly cleared from the lungs, and breathing becomes easier.

Thus, "Bronchipret" has a therapeutic effect on the bronchi and is capable of a few days, greatly facilitate the patient's condition.

Release form and price

The preparation of cough is produced in the form of tablets, syrup and drops. The tablets are usually prescribed for adults and children over 12 years. They are covered with a green shell sweetish, and their size makes them easy to swallow. At the pharmacy, you can find a package with 20 tablets, the cost of which is 270 rubles.

Interestingly, in their composition is quite another active ingredient - an extract of the roots primrose. But at the same time "Bronchipret" in the form of tablets has the same function as the syrup: facilitates expectoration treatment and reduces inflammation in the bronchi.

The most popular version of cough medicine remains a syrup which can be purchased in a pharmacy in a volume of 50 and 100 ml. It comes in bottles of dark glass, and the bundle includes a measuring cup that allows to dose the drug is convenient. Price 50 ml of RUB 200, 100 ml of -. 330 rubles.

"Bronchipret" drops bottled in bottles of 100 ml volume and sale value of 390 rubles. This is the most economical form of the drug, because it lacks a long time.

pharmacodynamics

Despite the fact that it is composed of only extracts and herbal, it has a marked mucolytic action. Thanks to the substances contained in the herbs, reduce inflammation in the bronchi, expanding the lumen in the alveoli and phlegm.

Instructions for use Bronchipret argues that one of the ingredients - herbs thyme extract has expectorating and antitussive action, analgesic and reduces inflammation that improves health patient.

and a small anti-bacterial effect of the drug was confirmed. Of course, "Bronchipret" can not substitute for broad-spectrum antibiotics, but with a slight inflammation he copes with its task. This is due to thymol component of essential oil of thyme.

The second ingredient - an extract of ivy leaves ordinary - also has expectorant properties. The active substance has a relaxing effect on the smooth paper recycling.

ivy leaves expand the lumen of the alveoli, which facilitates the withdrawal of sputum from the bronchi. This explains the impact of pharmaceutical plant saponins. It helps ivy and bronhoobsturktsii mild, making it easier to breath.

Pharmacokinetics

Information about the pharmacokinetics of the drug is not provided. Because the herbal extracts act on the body individually, conduct kinetic studies is not possible. However, you can judge by the numerous reviews of patients about the effectiveness of agents.

application

The drug is used for treatment of acute or chronic airway diseases such as bronchitis, tracheitis. In most cases, the disease is accompanied by copious production of phlegm and shortness of breath. "Bronchipret" helps to eliminate symptoms and recover several times faster.

For children up to 18 years

Bronchipret, according to the instructions for use, contains extracts of medicinal herbs. In childhood and adolescence is necessary to use herbal remedies with caution.

Despite the fact that the tool contains only natural ingredients, they can cause serious side effects. Therefore, before using this group of patients should be sure to consult with your doctor.

Nevertheless, "Bronchipret" is often chosen by parents sickly children. Herbs included in its composition, has a mild therapeutic effect. Compared to traditional medicine "Bronchipret" has a smaller list of side effects.

Use of the drug is allowed to 3 months. But let's at that age the drug only after consultation with the pediatrician, and in case of emergency. At the same time it is allowed to use only the syrup. Drops can begin to take the age of 6 and 12 tablets.

The dosage is calculated based on the individual indicators: age and weight of the child.

However, there are average values ​​that are recommended to stick to the appointment:

Age	Dosage
3-12 months	10-16 syrup drops (1 ml)
1-2 years	20 drops syrup (2 ml)
2-6 years	3-3.5 ml medication
6-12 years	4.3 ml
12-18 years	5.3 ml

The instructions for use is recommended to shake the bottle before use and dilute the medicine with a little water for easier swallowing. Drink the medicine you need three times a day for 10-14 days. The completion of the course you need to subsequently had a relapse of the disease.

Some parents find it easier to give droplets that need to be dissolved in either water or other beverages. Take "Bronchipret" better after eating, about four times a day. For children from 6 to 11 years appoint 25 drops at a time, and from 12 to 18 - 28 drops.

"Bronchipret" instruction manual which forbids taking pills to children under 12 years of age, this form allows young people from 12 to 18 years. Like most other drugs, chew "Bronchipret" can not be, otherwise damage the lining that protects the active substance from the suction directly in the mouth. To cough was enough just one tablet a day.

Use in Adults

People over the age of 18 can take many forms: tablets, syrup or drops, it all depends on the patient's preferences. Tablets should be taken three times a day, one at a time, after a meal.

"Bronchipret" in the form of drops is prescribed by 40 four times a day. For convenience, they can be dissolved in water and taken after meals.

The recommended single dose of 5.4 ml of the syrup, also need to take medication four times a day.

Women during pregnancy

Cough treatment in pregnant women - a complex problem. Some of modern drugs penetrates the fetal membrane, which is why they are not recommended to take.

And the rest is simply not studied since the test associated with such a sensitive group of patients who simply have not been conducted. In this category can be attributed to "Bronchipret" - at the moment it is not known what side effects it can cause expectant mothers. Therefore, it should only appoint a doctor and only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential harm to the child.

Use in the elderly

"Bronchipret" easily tolerated by both adults and the elderly, so its use in the upper age group is not limited. The only drawback could be the lack of effectiveness of the drug: patients older than 70 years suffer much longer due a weakened body, so sometimes a mild cough may signal a more serious illness - about such pneumonia.

Diagnose and prescribe treatment can only physician. If there is no improvement within a week, then you need to stop and self-refer to a specialist.

Contraindications

Instructions for use Bronchipret points to a number of contraindications:

• Since "Bronchipret" - a herbal preparation, it can cause an allergic reaction. If a person has an intolerance of one of the component of the preparation, then it should be lifted immediately.
• Also in the syrup and drops of ethyl alcohol is present, which makes it impossible for a cure application for people with pathologies of the nervous system and brain, epilepsy, alcoholism and liver diseases.
• Tablets "Bronchipret" should not be taken with the alimentary tract diseases: active plant component can aggravate ulcer or gastritis.
• The composition of the tablets includes lactose, so patients with lactase deficiency usually advised to take another form of the drug.
• Do not give the drug in any form for young children up to 3 months. From 3 months to 6 years appoint "Bronchipret" should only be a specialist.

Overdose

Since "Bronchipret" is a herbal preparation, the symptoms of an overdose are relatively easy - can be abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Eliminate the discomfort will the adoption of medicines to cleanse the digestive tract.

Side effects

"Bronchipret" instructions for use which indicates only one side effect is quite popular among parents. May cause allergic reactions.

It can manifest itself in many ways, but most of the signal is a rash or rash accompanied by itching. In this case it is enough to stop taking drugs and start symptomatic treatment, which usually involves taking antihistamines.

drug interactions

Bronchipret not recommended to take with medications that suppress the cough reflex. Indeed, in this case, an excessive amount of mucus will remain in the lungs, because of what might happen stagnation, and the patient start obstruction (shortness of breath).

Since "Bronchipret" take in order to facilitate the treatment of phlegm, it is necessary to make sure that the person is able to withdraw it from the body. Otherwise, it could lead to more problems.

Also, experts have never prescribed fitodrug with other expectorant drugs. In most case, sufficient reception of only one drug, a larger amount may lead to deterioration of the patient's condition.

But antibiotics only complement the action "Bronchipret", so they are often prescribed simultaneously. Antibacterial drugs inhibit the growth of bacteria, and "Bronchipret" speeds recovery by helping the body to quickly get rid of sputum.

Conditions and terms

After the purchase of syrup or drops "Bronchipret" medicine must be placed in a dark place, that on a bottle is not in direct sunlight.

Packaging is made of dark glass, but to put him to the sun still not worth it, because in this case the shelf life significantly reduced. The same thing will happen at temperatures above 25 degrees. If the house or apartment is too hot, it is best to remove the medicine in the refrigerator.

Since syrup "Bronchipret" sweet taste, you should keep it out of the reach of children to avoid overdosage.

The composition is stored for a long time - up to 3 years. the shelf life of the drug is always indicated on the package. To avoid delay always advisable to check it before buying.

Terms of Pharmacy holiday

"Bronchipret" can be bought without a prescription.

analogs

In pharmacies can find the same drugs "Bronchipret" action which differ price and producing country.

"Pertussin"

"Petrussin" - preparation whose principal ingredient is creeping thyme. This is the most affordable analogue "Bronchipret", which can be bought at the pharmacy for 35-50 rubles.

Such a low price due to the fact that it is produced in Russia, and it includes only thyme. It produced the drug in the form of syrup and pills. The syrup is further added to the sugar and alcohol.

In action "Bronchipret" and "Petrussin" are similar: the domestic drug reduces inflammation in the bronchi and liquefies phlegm than facilitates its removal.

Take medicine can children from 3 months, but only for the purpose specialist. For the rest the same dosage range from 2.5 to 10 ml depending on the age group.

Buyers speak of "Petrussine" as a gentle and effective preparation, which has a pronounced expectorant effect on the body.

"Codelac broncho" with thyme

The composition of this formulation includes ambroxol, liquid extract of thyme, glitsirat, sodium hydrogencarbonate and thermopsis, making it more effective than the "Bronchipret". Available syrup in Russia, it costs 145 rubles. Thanks to the combined composition "Codelac" quickly has an effect: displays mucus and reduces inflammation.

A distinctive feature of the drug is the content of sodium hydrogencarbonate. The bronchi are able to deduce the phlegm, and this substance stimulates their motor function than the speeds recovery.

Unlike herbal remedies "Codelac" prescribed even pneumonia. Adults should take 40 ml per day, divided in 4 divided doses, and children over 6 years of age - 15 ml for 24 hours. Up to 6 years determines the dosage and prescribed by a doctor.

"Linkus"

"Linkus" - another affordable analogue "Bronchipret". Package 150 ml syrup may be purchased in a pharmacy for only 180 rubles.

The structure phytopreparation includes a variety of herbs:

• Licorice root extract;
• adhatody leaf extract;
• Marshmallow flower extract;
• Jujube extract and other fruits.

"Linkus" increases the effectiveness of cough and its productivity and significantly reduces pain and inflammation. It can take both in adults and in children (from 6 months).

For the youngest patients from 6 months to 3 children will be sufficient to 1/2 teaspoon of the drug 3 times a day. From 3 to 8 years, you can increase the dosage in half.

Teenagers from 14 to 18 years appoint 1 tsp 4 times a day, and adults - 2 tsp With the same frequency. Contraindication for use is hypersensitivity to one of the components.

"Bronhikum"

Another herbal preparation, which has to descend "Bronchipret" action - a "Bronhikum". It includes thyme.

Presented medicine following forms:

• syrup;
• elixir;
• pastilles.

syrup cost is 270 rubles, and tablets -. 170. "Bronhikum" prescribed for SARS, bronchitis and tracheitis. Medicine clears the alveoli and improves the condition of patients. In most cases, relief comes after a few days.

Giving "Bronhikum" possible for children from 6 months, but only under the supervision of a pediatrician. The smallest patients appoint half secretly spoon several times a day. For older toddlers (2 to 6) being prescribed 1 tsp Twice a day. Schoolchildren can take the medicine in a similar dosage to 3 times a day. And adults and children from 12 appoint 2 teaspoons three times.

"Bronchipret" - a herbal preparation that quickly relieves symptoms. According to the instructions for use, it may be given to both children and adults, and the side effects while taking minimal.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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