Paxeladin - instructions for use, analogs, testimonials and release forms (capsules 40 mg, 125 ml syrup) of a medicament for the treatment of cough for influenza, pneumonia, bronchitis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drugPaxeladin. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Paxeladin in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Paxeladine in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use to treat cough with flu, pneumonia, bronchitis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Paxeladin - antitussive drug, which has a direct effect on the cough center. The active component of the drug has no hypnotic effect and does not depress the respiratory center in therapeutic doses. Oxeladin (the active substance of the drug Paxeladin) has no chemical similarity with opiates and antihistamines. Paxeladin reduces the severity of cough and normalizes breathing.

Composition

Oxeladin + auxiliary substances.

Pharmacokinetics

The peak plasma concentration of the active ingredient of the drug Paxeladine is noted 1-6 hours after oral administration (depending on the dosage form). After reaching the peak, the therapeutic plasma concentrations of the drug remain for another 4 hours.

Indications

Cough with:

• influenza;
• rhinopharyngitis;
• tracheitis;
• laryngitis;
• bronchopneumonia;
• pertussis;
• spasmodic and reflex cough of smokers.

Forms of release

Capsules 40 mg (sometimes mistakenly called pills).

Syrup 125 ml.

Instructions for use and dosing regimen

Capsules of prolonged action Paxeladin

The drug is intended for oral administration. The capsule is swallowed whole, with enough water.Paxeladin is taken regardless of food intake. The duration of therapy and dose of oxaladine is determined by the attending physician.

Adults usually recommend the appointment of 1 capsule of the drug Paxeladine every 8-12 hours. It is not recommended to take the drug for more than 3 days, according to the doctor's decision, the course of treatment with Pakseladin capsules can be increased.

Syrup Paxeladin

The drug is intended for oral administration. The syrup is taken undiluted regardless of the meal. If necessary, syrup can be drunk with water. Dosage of the syrup should be done using a measuring spoon included in the kit. The duration of therapy and dose of the drug Paxeladin is determined by the doctor.

Children with a body weight of 15 to 20 kg are usually recommended to administer 2.5 ml of syrup every 4 hours, but not more than 10 ml of syrup per day.

Children with a body weight of 20 to 30 kg are usually recommended to administer 5 ml of syrup every 4 hours, but not more than 15 ml of syrup per day.

Adults and children with a body weight of 30 to 50 kg are usually recommended to administer 5 ml of syrup every 4 hours, but not more than 25 ml of syrup per day.

Do not take the drug for more than 3 consecutive days, according to the doctor's decision, the course of treatment with Paxeladin syrup can be increased.

Side effect

• allergic reactions in patients with individual oxeladine intolerance.

Contraindications

• individual oxeladine intolerance;
• productive cough.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Paxeladine should not be administered to women during pregnancy. Since the effect of oxeladine on the fetus has not been studied, it is recommended to exclude pregnancy before the appointment of the drug Paxeladin.

If you can not avoid the appointment of oxeladine citrate during the lactation period, it is recommended to solve the problem of temporary interruption of breastfeeding.

Use in children

Paxeladin in the form of capsules is not used in pediatrics. Paxelidine in the form of syrup is not prescribed for children weighing less than 15 kg.

special instructions

It is forbidden to prescribe oxeladine to patients with productive or wet cough with sputum (as this may make it difficult to clear the respiratory tract from sputum).

Capsules and syrup Paxeladin contain sucrose, so they should be used with caution in patients suffering from various forms of diabetes mellitus.

Drug Interactions

It is inappropriate to administer the drug Paxeladin in combination with mucolytic drugs.

Analogues of the drug Paxeladin

Structural analogues of the active substance

• Tusuprex.

Analogues for the pharmacological group (antitussives):

• Bronchicum;
• Broncholitin;
• Butamyrate;
• Hexapneumine;
• Kodelak;
• Levopron;
• Libexin;
• Neo-Codion;
• Noscapine;
• Omnitus;
• Panathus;
• Rengalin;
• Sedotussin;
• Sinecod;
• The Falimint.

Response of a pulmonologist

Paxeladine is an excellent tool to relieve the condition of patients with a strong cough of various nature. This drug is effective in case of dry cough with influenza, pertussis, bronchopneumonia and rhinopharyngitis. Also, Paxeladin helps to reduce the manifestations of reflex and spasmodic cough of smokers. An important plus of the drug - its active ingredient oxeladine in recommended dosages the respiratory center does not suppress, breathing does not slow down, on the contrary, it helps to normalize it. The only contraindication is individual hypersensitivity.

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