Bronchicum - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and form of release (elixir TP, syrup C, 100 mg tablets, pills, inhalate, balm or gel) cough medicines for adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Bronhicum. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Bronchicum 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 Bronchicum in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use to treat cough in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.
Bronhicum - expectorant preparation of plant origin. Has expectorant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, antimicrobial effect. Helps reduce the viscosity of sputum and accelerate its evacuation.
Composition
Extract of thyme grass liquid + Primitive root extract liquid + auxiliary substances (Bronchicum TP).
Liquid extract of herb thyme + excipients (Bronchicum C).
Eucalyptus oil + Coniferous oil + Camphor + auxiliary substances (Bronchicum balsam).
Pharmacokinetics
In accordance with the International Convention (EMEAHMPWG11 / 99), clinical studies of herbal preparations do not require an isolated study of pharmacokinetic parameters.
Indications
- as an expectorant in the complex therapy of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract (including bronchitis, tracheitis), accompanied by a cough with hard-to-recover sputum.
Forms of release
Elixir (Bronchicum TP).
Syrup (Bronchicum C).
Cough lozenges (sometimes mistakenly called pills).
Gel (balm with eucalyptus oil).
Emulsion (Bronchicum inhalate).
Medical baths with thyme.
Instructions for use and reception scheme
Elixir
The drug is prescribed inside.
Adults and adolescents - 1 teaspoon of elixir (5 ml) to 6 times a day.
Children from 5 to 12 years - 1 teaspoon of elixir (5 ml) to 4 times a day.
Children from 1 year to 4 years - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) to 3 times a day.
The drug should be taken at regular intervals throughout the day.
The average course of treatment is 10-14 days. An increase in the duration and conduct of repeated courses of treatment is possible on the recommendation of a doctor.
Syrup
If the doctor has not prescribed another dosing regimen:
- adults and adolescents are prescribed inside after eating 2 teaspoons of syrup (10 ml) 3 times a day;
- children from 6 to 12 years - 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 3 times a day;
- children from 2 to 6 years - 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 2 times a day;
- children from 1 year to 2 years - 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) 3 times a day;
- for children from 6 months to 12 years old - 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) 2 times a day.
Cough syrup should be taken at regular intervals throughout the day.
The duration of the drug is determined by the therapeutic need and duration of the disease.
Lozenges
Several times a day, slowly dissolve 1-2 lozenges.
Gel (balm)
Outerly, daily rub the gel into the skin of the chest and back (avoid contact with the face and nose, especially in small and infants).
Emulsion (inhalate)
Inhalation, 5 ml 3 times a day; the measuring vial is filled up to 5 ml of a label, the measured dose is poured out in a bowl, where 1-2 liters of boiling water are added. Leaning over the bowl, cover the head with a handkerchief and for 5 minutes inhale the vapor through the nose and mouth.
Side effect
- skin rash;
- hives;
- edema of the face and mucous cavity of the mouth and pharynx (angioedema);
- nausea;
- gastritis;
- dyspepsia.
Contraindications
- congenital intolerance to fructose, glucose-fructose malabsorption;
- insufficiency of enzymes of sucrose and isomaltase;
- chronic heart failure (in the stage of decompensation);
- severe violations of the liver and kidneys;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- children's age (up to 6 months - for syrup, up to 1 year - for elixir);
- in connection with the content of the preparation of ethyl alcohol syrup Bronchicum C should not be used in patients with alcoholism;
- bronchial asthma, whooping cough (inhalate);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The drug is not recommended for pregnancy and lactation.
Use in children
According to the testimony. Contraindicated children under the age of 6 months - for syrup, up to 1 year - for the elixir.
special instructions
Cough syrup Bronchicum C contains 5.6% by volume of ethyl alcohol. In the event that there is no improvement in the patient's condition, or if there are attacks of suffocation, purulent sputum, and when the temperature rises, consult a doctor immediately.
With caution and only after consulting a doctor, you should take a syrup for patients with liver disease, diseases and brain trauma, epilepsy.
Information for diabetics: 5 ml of syrup (about 1 teaspoon) corresponds to 0.3 XE (bread units). 1 loaf corresponds to 0.07 XE.
Drug Interactions
It is not recommended simultaneous reception with antitussive drugs, as well as with drugs that reduce the formation of sputum, tk. this makes it difficult to cough up thinned phlegm.
Analogues of the drug Bronchicum
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Bronchicum cough lozenges;
- Bronchicum C;
- Dr. Theiss Bronhosept;
- Tussamag.
Analogues on the pharmacological effect (antitussive drugs):
- Alex Plus;
- Bronhitusen Vramed;
- Broncholine sage;
- Broncholitin;
- Bronchoton;
- Bronchocine;
- Butamirate citrate;
- Hexapneumine;
- Glycodine;
- Grippostad Good Night;
- Kodelak;
- Kodelak Broncho;
- Kodelmikst;
- Codipron;
- Codterpine;
- Co -anol;
- Levopron;
- Libexin;
- Neo Codion;
- Neo Codion for adults;
- Neo Codion for children;
- Neo Cody for babies;
- Noscapine;
- Omnitus;
- Padeviks;
- Paxelidine;
- Panathus;
- Panatas Forte;
- Paracodamol;
- Rengalin;
- Sedotussin;
- Sinecod;
- Tedein;
- Terasil D;
- Tercodin;
- Terpinkod;
- Terpinkod H;
- Tussin plus;
- Tusuprex;
- Falimint;
- Fervex from a dry cough.
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