In the tropical countries of Asia and America, an amazing plant is found - vascular justice. Since ancient times, it was considered healing. They were treated for colds and coughs. In the 20th century, pharmacists became interested in this overseas plant. So the preparation "Bromhexine" was obtained. Its main metabolite is Ambroxol. The therapeutic effect of the substance was appreciated. But few people know that the modern expectorant drug Ambroxol hydrochloride is a derivative of an ancient cough medicine.
Release Forms
The substance "Ambroxol" is made in the form of a white powder with a bitter taste.
Based on this component, a variety of dosage forms are available:
- tablets;
- long-acting capsules;
- syrup;
- solution for inhalation;
- lozenges for resorption;
- solution for internal use;
- drops;
- injection.
Such an abundance of medicinal species confirms the popularity and effectiveness of the drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride."
Action on the body
The drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride" has a very multifaceted effect on the bronchopulmonary system. Instructions for use give the following pharmacological properties:
- Mucolytic effect. The drug quickly enters the respiratory system through the bloodstream. Here it reduces the viscosity of sputum. As a result of this, she clears her throat much easier.
- Secret motor action. A decrease in sputum viscosity leads to a restoration of the motor function of the ciliary epithelium. This greatly facilitates the release of sputum from the respiratory tract. In other words, the cough in the patient becomes more productive.
- Expectorant action. The drug helps to increase the functioning of secretory cells. This effect leads to a greater formation of mucus. However, it becomes not so viscous and clears its throat easily.
- Regenerative effect. The medicine helps to restore the ciliary epithelium.
Application
For various pathologies of the respiratory system, the drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride" is used. Instructions for use indicate that the product significantly improves expectoration in case of acute forms of illness or exacerbation of chronic ailments. It is advisable to use it with the accumulation of difficult mucus in the respiratory tract.
Thus, the medicine "Ambroxol hydrochloride" instruction recommends the use of the following pathologies:
- tracheitis;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- bronchial asthma;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- pneumoconiosis;
- cystic fibrosis;
- laryngotracheitis;
- bronchiectatic disease.
In addition, the tool is recommended for use with:
- rhinitis;
- inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis, sinusitis);
- laryngitis;
- pharyngitis;
- bronchoscopy (laboratory examination of the bronchi);
- surgery on the lungs (to avoid the accumulation of sputum after surgery).
Doctors have proven the immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory properties of the drug. Therefore, pharmacists have proposed another effective use of an expectorant. Pastilles, which include the substance Ambroxol, are used to get rid of sore throats. The anti-inflammatory properties of the drug are supplemented with a local anesthetic effect. This helps to relieve pain.
It is known that laryngitis, pharyngitis is often provoked by viruses. Penetrating into the oral cavity, microbes collect on the surface of the tonsils and pharyngeal mucosa. Thus, during the resorption of lozenges, the antiviral substance directly affects the focus of infection.
Tablet dosage
This dosage form is intended for adults and children who are over 12 years old.
Tablets "Ambroxol hydrochloride" instruction recommends taking 30 mg three times a day. Most often, doctors advise drinking pills after eating. However, you should know that eating food does not affect the absorption of the drug. Therefore, it is not necessary to strictly observe such a regime. Drink tablets with plenty of water.
Another treatment regimen may be used. In this case, Ambroxol hydrochloride tablets are advised to use the first three days according to the method described above. And then reduce the dosage to 2 pills per day. However, resorting to this method of treatment is possible only if the drug has effectively acted on the body.
In the absence of improvement of the clinical picture for 3 days, it is allowed to use up to 4 tablets per day.
Syrup
This dosage form is intended for children. Although adults can use this type of drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride."
The syrup is used depending on the age of the small patient:
- Crumbs up to 2 years are recommended to give 2.5 ml of solution twice a day.
- Babies 2-6 years old should take the medicine three times a day. Dosage - 2.5 ml.
- Children 6-12 years old can be given syrup twice or thrice a day. In this case, the dosage is increased to 5 ml.
It is important not to forget about the duration of therapy. It can last about 5-14 days. However, the use of the drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride" for more than 5 days requires mandatory consultation with your doctor.
Parents need to remember another nuance. Syrup crumbs up to 2 years should be prescribed exclusively by a pediatrician. Since only a doctor can evaluate the ability of the child's body to adequately cope with the increased amount of sputum. Parents, unfortunately, are not able to conduct such an analysis. Therefore, they cannot always make the right decision.
Side effects
Initially, it should be noted that both syrup and Ambroxol hydrochloride tablets are well tolerated by patients. This is evidenced by clinical trials and patient reviews.
It is extremely rare during therapy that the following undesirable reactions may appear:
- allergic manifestations (swelling of the face, urticaria, rash);
- abdominal pain, nausea;
- dry mucosa;
- headache;
- flatulence, diarrhea or constipation;
- copious discharge from the nose;
- temperature rise;
- exacerbation of an ulcer.
Such a clinic can be observed with an overdose of medication. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to use the drug in doses exceeding those prescribed by the doctor.
To whom is the medicine contraindicated?
The drug is quite safe. Therefore, it has practically no contraindications. However, the medicine "Ambroxol hydrochloride" instruction recommends not to use for those individuals who have identified individual sensitivity to this medication.
In addition, the drug is completely not intended for the treatment of dry cough. This drug should not be combined with antitussive medicines (for example, with medicines containing codeine).
With increased caution, treatment with this drug should be taken by people who have:
- violation of the motor function of the bronchi ;
- peptic ulcer during exacerbation;
- severe pathology of the kidneys, liver.
Analogues of the drug
The active substance of the drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride" is contained in many medicines.
Thus, the following effective drug analogues can be distinguished:
- Ambrobene.
- Ambrohexal.
- Ambrolan
- "Ambrosan."
- "Ambrotard 75".
- "Bronchoxol."
- "Bronchorus."
- "Lazolvan."
- Medox.
- Neo-Bronchol.
- Flavamed.
- Halixol.
But to independently choose a drug for therapy is not recommended. After all, in addition to the main active substance, medicines contain additional ones. For example, some of them include fructose, sorbitol. Such medicines are not suitable for people with diabetes. They can cause serious harm to their health.
In addition, such drugs are not suitable for patients who are diagnosed with congenital fructose intolerance.
Therefore, it is best to use only those medicines that have been prescribed by your doctor.
Drug cost
Despite such a vast and effective effect on the body of the drug "Ambroxol hydrochloride", its price is low.
So, a syrup preparation will cost the consumer from 70 to 150 rubles. One bottle contains 100 ml of solution. This amount of syrup is enough for the entire course of treatment.
The price for a tablet preparation is even more affordable. A pack of 20 pills costs an average of 30 rubles. This price allows the use of the medicine to all patients.
However, do not forget that any remedy should be prescribed by a doctor. Only in this case can one count on a beneficial effect.