"Ambrobene" by its action refers to mucolytics - drugs that reduce the viscosity of sputum. Its active substance is ambroxol. The drug is prescribed for wet cough with viscous, difficult to separate sputum. This symptom manifests itself in various diseases of the lungs and bronchi. The effectiveness of Ambrobene increases with treatment, accompanied by an abundant drink of liquid - water, tea, compote, juice, etc. With a dry cough - Ambrobene is ineffective.
Ambrobene for inhalation
One of the Ambrobene release forms is a solution that can be used for drinking and inhaled. For convenience, a measuring cup is attached to the package with the medicine, which will allow you to properly dose the product.
With the inhalation method of treatment, "Ambrobene" must be mixed with a solution of sodium chloride (saline). Then, inhalation with saline and Ambrobene is already carried out. The dosage of these components is prescribed by the doctor.
Advantages of inhalation use:
- the bitter taste characteristic of the drug is reduced;
- the drug penetrates immediately into the lungs, bypassing the digestive system;
- small particles of the drug easily penetrate the cells and tissues of the affected respiratory organs, and the effect of the treatment comes quickly.
"Ambrobene" for inhalation: indications
The drug is effective in the following diseases:
- obstructive bronchitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchiectatic disease ;
- pneumonia.
And also with other pathologies accompanied by a wet cough.
After the diagnosis of the disease, the doctor may be prescribed inhalation with saline and Ambrobene. Dosage, instructions for use of these drugs should be strictly observed to avoid side effects.
Nebulizers
Inhalation with "Ambrobene" should be carried out using special nebulizer type inhalers. Nebulizers are inhalers whose action is based on splitting the particles of a liquid medicine into tiny drops - water dust. In them, heating and steam formation does not occur. The solution in an unchanged form enters the human body by dispersion and inhalation.
Advantages of a nebulizer over a steam inhaler :
- there is no danger of scalding yourself with hot steam;
- without heating, the medicine retains all its beneficial properties;
- the solution in the right concentration reaches the affected organs and acts faster;
- the ability to carry out inhalation from a distance.
The latter advantage is convenient when inhalation is prescribed for children. Sometimes it’s not easy to persuade a child to sit quietly with an inhaler if he is passionate about the game. Or the child is sleeping, and in order not to wake him by the time of the inhalation, you can simply install a nebulizer in the vicinity of the patient. The medicine will be sprayed into the air and ingested when inhaled. True, the concentration of the treatment solution in the body will be lower than when inhaled through the nebulizer nozzles.
Saline for inhalation
Almost all drugs placed in a nebulizer must be diluted. The most common means for dilution is saline (0.9% sodium chloride solution or Ringer-Locke solution or any other with a pH not exceeding 6.3). So, for example, inhalation with saline and ambrobene is carried out. The dosage of drugs and solutions will depend on the age and condition of the patient.
Saline moisturizes the mucous membranes of the mouth and larynx and contributes to a better liquefaction of sputum and a decrease in sore throat. Sometimes saline is used for inhalation without the addition of other drugs, especially if the disease is mild.
Inhalation with Ambrobene at home
Before carrying out inhalation, carefully read the instructions for use of the drug.
Inhalations can be carried out at home. Only for children under two years old this procedure is recommended to be done in the presence of a doctor.
You need to breathe during the procedure usually, calmly. Deep breaths can provoke a cough, and the procedure will have to be interrupted.
Dosage "Ambrobene" for inhalation
In order for inhalation to be carried out correctly with saline and Ambrobene, the dosage (how to dilute, we will now tell) of these components should be the same - 1: 1.
For instance:
- Dosage for children under 6 years - 1 ml.
- Dosage for children over 6 years of age - 2 ml.
- Inhalations with Ambrobene and saline for adults: dosage - 2 ml each.
And if the child does not sit directly with the inhaler at the mouth, but breathes the solution at a distance (sleeps or plays during inhalation)? Then the dosage of Ambrobene for inhalation in children with saline may be higher. But in this case, the amount of medicine should not exceed 5 ml, so as not to cause its overdose in the body. The same rule applies to adult patients.
In order to correctly carry out inhalation with Ambrobene and saline, the dosage of these agents can be carried out using a measuring cup, which is already included in the kit with the medicine, or using a syringe.
The syringe is especially convenient if you purchased saline in a large capacity (economical option). To maintain the sterility of the solution in the container, it is necessary to remove the metal shell from its cover, wipe the rubber cover with an antiseptic (alcohol) and, having pierced it with a needle, put in the syringe the required amount of saline. After this, the needle can be left in saline for further use.
The temperature of the finished solution should be comfortable - about 36 0 C, like body temperature.
Rules for inhalation with Ambrobene
Duration of inhalation:
- for adults and children over 6 years old - from 5 to 15 minutes;
- for children under 6 years old - from 3 to 5 minutes.
The course of inhalation treatment is 5-7 days.
Inhalations are carried out 1-3 times a day, after 1.5-2 hours after eating.
Contraindications:
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- intolerance to ambroxol.
"Ambrobene" during treatment by inhalation has far fewer contraindications than with conventional oral administration. However, do not neglect the advice of a doctor, because each organism is individual.
Here are some suggestions:
- you can not take "Ambrobene" at the same time as a cough remedy, as this will complicate the discharge of sputum from the lungs;
- patients with asthma before inhalation must definitely take bronchodilators;
- during the first hour after inhalation, it is advisable not to eat, drink or go out in the cold;
- during pregnancy and lactation, only a doctor can prescribe the drug;
- if you treat a patient with "Ambrobene" inside and inhalation at the same time, then you need to correctly calculate the dosage so as not to exceed the daily dose.
Inhalation with Ambrobene: reviews
The following reviews were noted during treatment with Ambrobene for inhalation:
- there are no contraindications for gastrointestinal tract disease;
- the effect of treatment by inhalation occurs faster than with the usual "Ambrobene";
- the bitterness of the medicine is less felt, and children are more likely to take inhalation;
- It helps well at the initial stage of the common cold, avoiding its development;
- when inhalation with saline and Ambrobene is carried out, the dosage (reviews confirm this) is very simple and quickly remembered;
- inhalation immediately softens the cough and moisturizes the oral cavity and pharynx;
- sometimes after inhalation, perspiration in the mouth may occur;
- sputum quickly becomes liquid and easily departs;
- a painful cough becomes productive, and sputum is easily expectorated;
- relatively inexpensive drug, and lasts for a long time.
More and more people are choosing Ambrobene for inhalation in the treatment of colds. However, not only this drug is always able to get rid of the disease, therefore, before starting treatment, you must first consult a doctor and follow his recommendations.