The antitussive drug Codelac Neo, acting on the central nervous system, is a very effective drug for combating cough and various complications of infections of the respiratory system. Its indisputable advantage is that even the smallest patients under the age of one year can take it, and the three forms of production make it possible to correctly select the dose of the active substance.
Analogues of "Codelac Neo" will be presented below.
Structure
A medicine in its composition contains the following substances:
- butamirate citrate - has a direct effect on the cough center;
- vanillin or lactose powder - gives the taste of the drug;
- potato starch - has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract;
- ethanol 96% (ethanol) - is added in a small amount for better drug penetration;
- benzoic acid - is a natural preservative (found, for example, in cranberries and lingonberries);
- glycerol - as an adjuvant;
- sodium saccharinate - has the same properties as sugar, is practically unchanged from the body;
- sodium hydroxide - as a sedative;
- sorbitol as a sweetener;
- auxiliary components (perfumes, flavors).
For "Codelac Neo" cheaper analogues are quite easy to find.
Release form
Russian pharmaceutical companies produce the drug in three trading forms: suspension (syrup), drops and tablets. The tablets are intended for the treatment of dry cough only in adults, because they contain a slightly higher concentration of the main active substance. Codelac Neo tablets are round in shape and white in color, are available in contour cells of 10 or 20 pieces, are packed in a cardboard box along with an annotation for use.
The syrup has a thick texture, a translucent caramel color and a somewhat specific smell. It is produced in glass or plastic bottles with a volume of 100 or 200 ml, packaged in a cardboard box with instructions and a measuring spoon. Analogues of "Codelac Neo" are of interest to many.
The basis for the drops is alcohol. This form of the drug is produced in 20 ml dark glass vials. The availability of cardboard packaging depends on the manufacturer.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Codelac Neo tablets and syrup have a non-opioid, antitussive, central effect. They are able to inhibit the function of the cough center of the brain. Also, the medicine can thin the sputum and act as an expectorant. In the absence of alternative drugs, it can relieve asthma attacks by providing a slight bronchodilating effect (weakening of the muscles of the bronchial tree).
Depending on the form of release, the state of the patient's digestive and excretory system, the drug has diverse chemical and physical properties. It is able to be completely and quickly absorbed by the wall of the small intestine after ingestion. Pharmacological studies of the drug Codelac Neo revealed that the amount of the main active substance reaching the site of action is 70%, and the connection with proteins in blood plasma occurs at 60%. The half-life of the drug is 12 hours. The drug is excreted from the human body mainly by the kidneys (more than 90%), and partially through the bile by the liver.
Is there an analogue of Codelac Neo for children? About it further.
Indications for use of the drug
The main indications for the use of drug therapy using Codelac Neo are various respiratory infections of an infectious nature, as well as bronchitis, pneumonia and whooping cough. Very often, the drug will be prescribed as maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive disease and pulmonary emphysema. It is prescribed in the presence of the following symptoms:
- all types of dry and wet cough;
- dry and wet coarse or fine bubble rales;
- attacks of suffocation in the throat.
Method of use and dosage of the drug
The drug "Codelac Neo" in the form of tablets must be taken orally, washed down with clean water, during meals or immediately after it. The dose of the drug, which causes the necessary therapeutic effect, is 15 mg. active substance per day (or two whole tablets, of which one is taken in the morning, the other in the evening). In case of urgent need, the dosage can be increased or decreased.
The drug "Codelac Neo" in the form of a suspension (syrup) is taken orally by one scoop regardless of the meal, but after equal intervals of time (it is advisable to observe an interval ranging from 6 to 12 hours). The main daily dosage of the drug should be determined by the attending physician.
The dosage of the drug "Codelac Neo" in the form of drops is prescribed based on the age of the patient and the severity of his disease. As a rule, it is most often prescribed to take orally 10 drops twice a day during meals.
Analogs of Codelac Neo
The drug has many similar analogues in mechanism of action. Let's consider them in more detail:
- "Mukaltin" is prescribed for the treatment of various pathologies of the lungs and respiratory tract (pneumonia, tracheitis, bronchitis, etc.). Russian counterparts of Codelac Neo tablets are especially popular.
- Bronchipert is used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract that are clinically manifested by a productive cough (tracheobronchitis, bronchitis).
- "Bronchalis-Heel" is taken as an expectorant for inflammatory and obstructive pathologies of the respiratory system (tracheitis, chronic bronchitis, smoker's catarrh).
- "Tos-May" is used in the treatment of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract, accompanied by an irritating dry cough. This drug is prescribed to patients during preparation for diagnostic procedures, in particular bronchoscopy.
- “Libexin” is used for the treatment of dry cough of any etiology: chronic and acute bronchitis, emphysema, flu, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, pneumonia. Also, the drug is used in preparing patients for bronchographic or bronchoscopic examination.
Analogs of "Codelac Neo" in tablets:
- "Broncholitin";
- "Bronchocine";
- "Glycodin";
- Codelmix
- "Kodipront";
- "Codterpin";
- "Cofanol";
- “Terpincode”;
- Omnitus.
Balsam Bells
It is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of the following inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, accompanied by cough:
- flu;
- ARVI;
- tracheitis;
- pharyngitis;
- bronchitis;
- laryngitis;
- pneumonia;
- whooping cough at the initial stage.
The drug is also used in the treatment of chronic respiratory diseases: “lecture” laryngitis, bronchitis of smokers.
Altemix
"Altemix" - this syrup is recommended for chronic and acute diseases of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by cough with difficult sputum separation:
- tracheitis;
- laryngitis;
- bronchitis;
- whooping cough;
- bronchial asthma.
Altemix Broncho (syrup) is recommended as a medicine that can alleviate dry cough and soften its irritating effect on the pharynx and mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Also, the drug is used as part of complex therapy of acute and chronic pathologies of the respiratory system, accompanied by a cough with difficulty expectoration of sputum.
Vicks Asset Expectomed
This is also an analogue of "Codelac Neo", it is taken in the treatment of the following diseases of the respiratory system, accompanied by the occurrence of difficult to separate viscous purulent sputum:
- pneumonia;
- acute and chronic bronchitis;
- tracheitis caused by a viral and / or bacterial infection;
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchiolitis;
- bronchiectatic disease;
- mucokiscidosis (as a component of combination treatment);
- actelectases resulting from obstruction (obstruction) of the bronchi;
- after removal of a hard-to-remove viscous secretion from the respiratory system in postoperative and post-traumatic conditions;
- sinusitis, purulent or catarrhal otitis media, sinusitis (to facilitate the separation of sputum).
Also, the drug is prescribed during exceeding the permissible dose of paracetamol.
Bronchobru Dextro
"Bronchobru Dextro" (syrup) is indicated for use in adults with:
- symptomatic therapy of dry cough, which is directly associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections;
- symptomatic therapy of an obsessive cough due to asthma and postnasal edema syndrome;
- symptomatic therapy of acute cough due to uncomplicated infectious diseases of the respiratory system;
- coughing to weaken its frequency.
Bronchosan
"Bronchosan" is prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by dry cough with sputum that is difficult to discharge. Application is indicated for children over two years of age and adults with the following pathologies:
- bronchial asthma;
- tracheobronchitis;
- bronchiectatic disease;
- cystic fibrosis;
- emphysema;
- pneumoconiosis;
- cough smokers.
Also, the drug is prescribed as part of the complex treatment of pneumonia. In pharmacies, they often ask for analogues that are cheaper than Codelac Neo. We list them further.
Other analogues
- "Privitus" - is prescribed for acute or chronic cough of various nature of origin.
- "Pectoral" - used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious pathologies of the respiratory system, accompanied by a cough with hard-to-expectorate sputum.
- "Tusavit" - prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by a cough.
- “Bronchophyt” - is indicated for the treatment of pathologies of the broncho-pulmonary system (chronic and acute course of the disease), accompanied by unproductive cough with thick sputum, as well as for the treatment of bronchospasm and bronchiectasis. Analogues are cheaper. “Codelac Neo” with a dry cough should be selected by a doctor.
- “Cook Syrup” - it is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of patients suffering from cough of various origins, including asthma and cough, which occurs with bacterial and viral infections of the respiratory system. Cook's medicine can be used as an additional treatment for patients suffering from tonsillitis, rhinitis and pharyngitis. Also, this suspension is taken to combat “professional” laryngitis and “smoker's cough”.
- “Pectolvan Fito” - is prescribed as part of the complex therapy of acute respiratory viral infections, diseases of the lungs and bronchitis, which are accompanied by a cough with difficult sputum separation.
- Bronchoton is an analogue of Codelac Neo in syrup. It is recommended to be used as part of the complex treatment of bronchial asthma, tracheobronchitis, chronic and acute bronchitis.
- "Althea" - a syrup is prescribed in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by a cough with difficulty expectoration of sputum.
- "Nekash" - syrup is recommended to take to combat cough with bronchitis, from flu, colds, laryngitis, tonsillitis and inflammation of the bronchioles.
The drug "Codelac Neo" has a dozen more analogues, details of which you can find on the Internet.
We examined the Russian counterparts of Codelac Neo.
Reviews
Consumers are very controversial about the drug in the form of tablets and syrup. Some say that it is highly effective, inexpensive and relatively safe (that is, it has few contraindications and almost no side effects), while others, on the contrary, indicate that the drug did not help them in the fight against dry cough.
Young mothers, who used the medicine to eliminate dry cough in their child, mostly speak about “Kadelak Neo” in the form of drops. Opinions about this form of the drug are mostly positive, only the ethanol content is considered a drawback.