"Travisil" is a phytopreparation with a complex effect. It consists of over fifteen extracts of various plants that have an antiemetic, expectorant, immunomodulating and antiseptic effect, helps to reduce the reactivity of the respiratory tract.
This drug is used in the following cases:
- in inflammatory processes in the airways, which are accompanied by a dry cough, since Travisil promotes liquefaction of sputum and its elimination in inflammatory transformations of the tonsils of the palate, bronchi and laryngeal mucosa; its concomitant action is immunomodulatory;
- with bronchial asthma (the same mucolytic effect);
- with coughing of smokers, which is provoked by mucosal injuries with inflammation and swelling, damage to the ciliated epithelium;
- with pathologies of the oral cavity (gingivitis, stomatitis) has a pronounced antiseptic effect.
To the Travisil tool, we will consider the instruction in this article.
Release Forms
The drug is available in the form of tablets (lozenges) with the tastes of mint, orange, lemon and honey, intended for resorption. They are round in shape, their colors are brown, yellow, green and orange, the letter “T” is present on both sides, the smell and taste are appropriate. In the box are two blisters, each of which contains eight tablets, or 250 pieces in a container.
One tablet contains dry extracts of the following plants:
- black pepper fruits;
- pl. long pepper;
- ordinary fennel;
- drug emblica;
- medicinal ginger;
- long turmeric;
- roots of licorice;
- seeds, roots and leaves of the holy basil;
- menthol;
- auxiliary components. This information contains instructions for use with Travisil.
Another form is a syrup, in which there is no glucose, with a volume of 50 or 90 ml in a plastic bottle with a metal cap, in the set, in addition to the bottle, there is also a glass for taking the medicine.
According to the instructions, Travisil syrup contains the following plants:
- fruits of long pepper;
- pl. black pepper;
- pl. ordinary fennel;
- pl. drug emblica;
- rhizomes of medicinal alpinia;
- long turmeric root;
- medicinal ginger root;
- bare licorice root;
- the roots, seeds and leaves of the sacred basil;
- leaves of Vasika adatode;
- menthol;
- sorbitol.
Another form of the drug is herbal syrup in plastic bottles of 90 or 50 ml. Five milliliters of syrup contains a composition identical to syrups in which there is no glucose, the only difference is that sucrose is present in it.
The next form is ointment, produced in jars of 25 or 50 ml, placed in a cardboard box. Outwardly it looks like a translucent semi-solid white mass, characterized by a specific aroma that resembles menthol with camphor.
As indicated by the instructions to Travisil, five milligrams of ointment include:
- camphor;
- turpentine oil;
- Eucalyptus oil;
- nutmeg oil;
- thymol;
- menthol;
- liquid light paraffin, hard and soft paraffins.
Another form is a solution for internal use. Five milliliters contains dry extracts of the following plants:
- long pepper fruits;
- pl. black pepper;
- pl. drug emblica;
- pl. ordinary fennel;
- pl. cebula terminalia;
- pl. terminalium beleric;
- rhizomes of medicinal ginger;
- long turmeric root;
- medicinal alpinia root;
- sorbitol;
- sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- purified water;
- sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate.
Therapeutic properties and pharmacokinetics
According to the instructions, Travisil lozenges have a number of therapeutic effects, including:
- expectorant effect, which improves by diluting sputum and removing it from the lumen of the respiratory tract, as well as increasing the functional activity of the epithelial cilia of the bronchial mucosa;
- anti-inflammatory effect - a decrease in the severity of the inflammation process;
- mucolytic effect - dilutes viscous sputum.
Mode of application
What else does the instruction to Travisil tell us? The therapeutic course and its duration are selected for each patient individually by his attending physician. The use of a drug, regardless of its form of release, is not associated with food intake.
As indicated by the instructions for use, Travisil syrup is used orally: from one year to five to three times a day, half a teaspoon; from five to twelve - three times a day for a teaspoon; from twelve and adults - three times from one to two spoons. The duration is approximately equal to two to three weeks.
Travisil tablets for resorption in the oral cavity: from six to twelve years - three times a day per tablet; from twelve and adult patients - three times a day, one or two tablets. The duration of the course is the same.
Ointment for external use. If there is a feeling of nasal congestion, then it is necessary to apply the drug to its wings, as well as to the area of the temples. The course lasts no more than one week, the frequency of use - twice a day.
A form such as a solution for internal use, it is advisable to drink with water in an amount of 150 ml. Adult patients - three times a day for 1-2 teaspoons. The optimal duration of a therapeutic course is from two to three weeks.
Interaction with alcohol and other means
Is there any information about this in the Travisil candy application instructions?
It indicates that the effect of drugs is enhanced with complex use. It is undesirable to use the medication with those agents that have a similar mechanism of influence (mucolytic), and with alcoholic beverages.
Contraindications
Patients may experience individual intolerance to "Travisil", which can cause certain allergic manifestations. The use of ointment is contraindicated in pregnant women, as well as those who are breastfeeding. Also a limiting factor is children's age (tablets can not be used up to six years, ointment - up to two, syrup - up to a year, solution - only for adult patients).
special instructions
According to the instructions, “Travisil” in the form of syrup and lozenges includes sucrose, and this should be known to patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as to those people who prefer a low-calorie diet. The syrup bottle must be shaken well.
During transportation, sugar can crystallize and a colored spot forms on the surface, however, this does not affect the drug, since it disappears after shaking the bottle. The effectiveness of the drug does not decrease when frozen. During treatment with ointment, you need to be very careful and prevent it from getting on the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth, as well as on bodily areas with damaged skin integuments and in the eyes. The drug does not have a negative effect on cognitive and psychomotor functions, and therefore can be used by people, regardless of their field of professional activity. This is confirmed by the instruction for Travisil tablets.
Recommendations to patients
Before using the drug, patients are recommended:
- consult with a specialist before use, especially when applying the ointment to nursing mothers and pregnant women;
- comparison of a person’s age and form of release;
- if the effect is absent for a week, then it is better to choose another drug;
- specify the composition of the product in order to avoid allergic manifestations of its ingredients.
Analogs of this drug
Medicines that are similar to "Travesil" are as follows: "Bronchicum", "Antussin", "Broncholitin", "Stodal", "Hexapnevmin", "Breast collection", "Glycodin", "Althea roots", "Bronchipret TP", “Fervex”, “Tylenol” for children from colds, “Sinekod”, “Insti”, “Bronchosan”, “Codterpin”, “Levopront”, “Kodelak”, “Coldrex”, “Stoptussin”, “Herbion”, “Terpincode” , Metovit, Doctor IOM, Mukosol, Mukaltin, Coldact Broncho, Tussin Plus, Omnitus, Neo Codion, Expectorant, Codipront, Pectusin, Pakseladin, Falimint, So Lutan ”,“ Tussin ”,“ Erespal ”,“ Mentoclar ”,“ Eucabal ”,“ Tusuprex ”.
Reviews about the drug
About 82% of Travisil patients respond positively, claiming that any dosage form contributes to an excellent mucolytic effect, as well as accelerated recovery in moderate and mild pathologies. Others believe that the result is completely opposite.
Pediatricians are very pleased with the effect of Travisil syrup on the lung and bronchial system of children from one year old, since it causes complications to a minimum.