For diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by a wet cough, doctors often prescribe Amtersol syrup. The instruction for the drug reports that its composition consists mainly of plant components. This medicine does not suppress cough, but promotes the free passage of sputum. It allows you to clear the bronchial tubes of accumulated mucus. How to take the drug? Can I give syrup to children? We will consider these issues in the article.
Structure
The composition of the drug includes the following active substances:
- Extract from licorice root. The plant contains an alkaloid - glycyrrhizin, which enhances the secretion of the mucous membrane of the bronchi and promotes the discharge of sputum.
- Thermopsis herb extract. This component irritates the stomach receptors. As a result, the production of mucus by the bronchial glands is reflexively enhanced, which contributes to the discharge of sputum. Herbal alkaloids also stimulate the respiratory center. At very high doses, thermopsis extract can cause vomiting.
- Potassium bromide. This substance has a calming effect on the central nervous system.
- Ammonium chloride. It has expectorant properties and enhances the effect of plant extracts.
Such a combined composition provides a comprehensive effect of the drug on the body and allows you to effectively cleanse sputum from the bronchi. Syrup also helps to relieve inflammation in the airways.
In addition, the drug contains additional ingredients - ethyl alcohol, sodium benzoate (preservative) and sugar syrup.
The medicine is a brown liquid of viscous consistency with a specific odor. It is poured into 100 ml vials.
Indications
Instructions for use of Amtersol syrup recommends taking this remedy with a wet cough with sputum that is difficult to separate. The drug facilitates the discharge of mucus from the bronchi. With a dry cough, this medicine is not used.
Indications for use of the drug are the following diseases of the respiratory tract:
- bronchitis;
- tracheitis;
- tracheobronchitis.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, Amtersol syrup is forbidden to take in the following cases:
- with exacerbation of gastric ulcer and gastritis;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- under the age of 3 years;
- with allergies to plant components of the syrup.
If the patient has liver disease, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, or brain pathology, then the medicine is prescribed with caution. In such patients, the drug can be taken in a reduced dosage and under the supervision of a doctor.
Often, parents are afraid to give this drug to the child, since the syrup contains ethyl alcohol. However, pediatricians prescribe this tool for children older than 3 years. This is provided for in the Amtersol Syrup Instructions. The reviews do not report any harmful effects of the drug on the child's body. If you give children the syrup in the recommended amount, then a small dose of ethanol contained in the medicine does not affect health.
Unwanted effects
The instructions for Amtersol syrup and reviews about the drug do not report any side effects of this drug. However, the occurrence of allergic reactions in patients with hypersensitivity to the plant components of the drug cannot be ruled out. In this case, you need to stop taking the syrup and consult a doctor about replacing the drug.
The instruction for Amtersol syrup warns that taking an excessive amount of this agent can lead to intoxication. In case of an overdose, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness occurs. In such cases, it is urgent to call a doctor and provide the patient first aid. It is necessary to rinse the patient's stomach and give enterosorbent drink (Smectu, Polysorb, Enterosgel). This will help remove excess medicine from the body.
How to take syrup
The drug is taken three times a day. As follows from the instructions for use of Amtersol syrup, children are advised to use the following single doses of the medicine (depending on age):
- 3-6 years: half a teaspoon ;.
- 7-12 years: 1 teaspoon;
- 13-18 years: 1 dessert spoon.
Adults are prescribed 1 tablespoon of syrup three times a day.
On average, a course of treatment takes about 10-14 days. A longer intake of syrup is allowed only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Interaction with other medicines
The instruction for Amtersol syrup does not recommend combining the preparation of an expectorant with antitussive agents. These two groups of drugs have the opposite effect on the body. Syrup helps to discharge sputum. Cough suppressants will prevent mucus from the bronchi. They reduce the therapeutic effect of syrup, and sputum retention in the respiratory tract can trigger the development of pneumonia.
Storage and price
It is recommended to store the vial with syrup at a temperature of no more than +25 degrees. The medicine is suitable for use within 2 years from the date of release.
In pharmacy chains, syrup is quite inexpensive, its price is from 30 to 50 rubles. The medicine can be purchased without a prescription. However, before taking it, you need to consult a doctor to make sure there are no contraindications.
Patient Reviews
Patients respond positively to Amtersol syrup. This remedy helped them clear their bronchi and ease their breathing. About 3-4 days after taking the syrup, the cough decreased significantly, and after 6-7 days, the signs of airway inflammation completely disappeared.
Patients also note that Amtersol acts quickly due to its combined composition. The therapeutic effect of the drug is felt after 2-3 days. Treatment with drugs containing only one licorice root takes a longer time.
In the reviews, no side effects of the syrup are reported, this tool is well tolerated even by small children. The minuses of the drug, patients include only its pronounced specific smell. Also, the medicine has both a sweet and salty taste. Not all children are willing to take this remedy. However, syrup is not recommended to be dissolved in water. The drug should be washed down with a large amount of liquid, this will help to somewhat soften its taste.