Today, there are a large number of drugs that help quickly and effectively cure cough. But choosing the most suitable one is not so simple. The causes of coughing are different, as is the cough itself. For the treatment of its various types, medicines of a certain action are needed.
Dry cough
The medicine against dry cough should have an overwhelming effect. After all, this type of cough really exhausts the patient, preventing even normal sleep. Some drugs have a central effect, and some are peripheral.
Medicines that have a central effect include those such as Kodipront and Tussamag, which contain codeine. This component is considered one of the most ancient means based on morphine. Therefore, it is very important to monitor the correct dosage during the use of these drugs. Yet they are the most effective cough medicines.
The medicine "Fervex" is another powerful drug of central action. It is produced in the form of effervescent tablets that dissolve in water. It contains paracetamol and ascorbic acid, which also helps to get rid of a headache and lower the temperature during a cold. Before using it, you should study the instructions for use, since the drug is contraindicated in pregnancy, breast-feeding and children under 12 years of age. And it is best to consult a doctor who will prescribe the most suitable cough medicine.
If we talk about coughing during colds, the best drug for treatment will be Tylenol, which helps to reduce nasal congestion. It can be used by adults and children from 6 years. Most often, "Tylenol" is prescribed for nasopharyngitis - inflammation of the pharynx, accompanied by a runny nose. There is also a children's form of this drug, it can be used for a child from two years old. It is produced in the form of syrup and is considered one of the best cough medicines. The medicine, moreover, tastes like cherry.
Sputum cough
If you have a cough with sputum, which also goes poorly, then you can not suppress it. It is necessary to use drugs that have an expectorant effect and will help sputum discharge. The action of such funds is aimed at reducing its viscosity and removing it from the body.
One of these drugs is Ambroxol, which is used for pneumonia, bronchitis, as well as bronchial asthma. The drug is contraindicated in the following cases: breast-feeding, pregnancy, gastric ulcer, peptic ulcer of the duodenum. On the basis of ambroxol, many other cough medicines are also available - Ambrohexal, Ambrobene, Halixol, Ambrosan, Lazolvan and others.
A similar drug to Ambroxol in terms of effectiveness and structure is Bromhexine for cough. The medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, as well as hypersensitivity. In addition, there are about 40 drugs based on bromhexine.
An effective and potent means for thinning sputum is Acetylcysteine. But most often it is not used during ordinary respiratory diseases, but only in case of serious chronic pathologies. This may be, for example, chronic bronchitis. Based on acetylcysteine, there are many cough suppressants. The medicine that is considered the most effective of them is the "ACC".
Before taking any cough medicine, you should consult your doctor. Since with an ineffective and improper treatment, the disease can take a serious form. Not to mention the side effects that may occur during the period of drug use.
As you can see, there are a lot of drugs, but only a doctor will determine which cough medicine is right for you.