Gedelix - instructions for use, analogs, testimonials and release forms (syrup, drops) of a medicinal preparation for cough treatment in adults, children and during pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Gedelix. Comments from visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Gedelix in their practice are presented. 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 Gedelix in the presence of existing structural analogs. Use to treat cough in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Gedelix - a means of plant origin.Has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antioxidant effect. Saponins show antibacterial and antifungal activity. Triterpenoids alpha-hederin, hederosaponins exert spasmolytic, mucolytic and expectorant action. Flavonoids (rutin, kempferol derivatives) improve microcirculation, show hepato- and nephroprotective properties, increase diuresis, promote the excretion of uric acid salts.

Composition

Extract of ivy leaves + auxiliary substances.

Indications

• acute and chronic infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, accompanied by persistent dry cough (bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, allergic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Forms of release

Syrup.

Drops for oral administration.

Instructions for use and reception scheme

Inside, after eating.

If the doctor has not prescribed another dosage, Gedelix should be taken 3 times a day.

Single and daily dose in patients of different ages (admission regimen):

• Adults and children over 10 years of age - single dose 31 drops - daily dose of 93 drops;
• Children 4-10 years - 21 drops - 63 drops;
• Children 2-4 years - 16 drops - 48 drops.

The drug should be taken undiluted and washed down with a sufficient amount of water (up to 1 cup).

Shake before use.

The duration of the drug depends on the severity of the disease, but should be at least 7 days. After the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease is recommended to continue treatment with the drug for 2-3 days.

Side effect

• allergic reactions;
• nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• pain in the epigastric region.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, incl. to mint oil;
• bronchial asthma;
• predisposition to laryngospasm;
• insufficiency of arginine succinate synthase;
• children under 2 years.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Gedelix should not be used during pregnancy and during lactation (due to lack of clinical data).

special instructions

In the event that the patient's condition does not improve, or if there are attacks of suffocation, purulent sputum, and with an increase in body temperature, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

The use of the drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and engage in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.

Drug Interactions

Gedelix should not be used concomitantly with antitussive drugs. this makes it difficult for the diluted sputum to escape.

Analogues of the drug Gedelix

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Prospan;
• Prospan sachet.

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