Erespal tablets have anti-bronchoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory effects. The mechanism of action of the drug is quite complicated. Under its influence, blocking of H1-histamine receptors is carried out. Thus, the antispasmodic and antihistamine effect of the taken Erespal tablet is manifested. Instructions for use also indicate the anti-inflammatory properties of the drug. They, in turn, are due to a decrease in the production of various inflammatory factors, some of which have the ability to provoke bronchospasm. In addition, Erespal tablets (instructions for use indicate this) block alpha1-adrenergic receptors, which are responsible for producing viscous secretions (mucus).
A medication for diseases in the respiratory tract and ENT organs of an acute and chronic course of an inflammatory nature is indicated. Such pathologies, in particular, include rhinitis, otitis media, tracheitis, sinusitis, rhinotracheobronchitis, rhinopharyngitis, bronchitis. In addition, Erespal tablets are recommended for use in patients with asthma (in complex treatment), symptomatic treatment of whooping cough, respiratory manifestations of influenza, measles. Indications are year-round or seasonal rhinitis of an allergic nature, COPD without or with respiratory failure.
Dosage
The drug is recommended before meals. For patients from the age of fourteen, a tablet (in the evening and in the morning) for chronic inflammatory processes is a generally accepted therapeutic dosage. "Erespal" tablets, if necessary, enhance the effect or in the acute case, it is allowed to take three times a day (evening, afternoon, morning).
The duration of therapy is determined in accordance with the indications and course of the pathology. Pills "Erespal" instructions for use recommends taking at least seven to ten days. In chronic conditions, the duration of therapy can be from two to six months.
The medicine "Erespal". Contraindications
No medication is prescribed for patients with hypersensitivity to it (its components).
When using the drug, nausea, drowsiness, and gastralgia are sometimes noted. In rare cases, sinus tachycardia (moderate and passing with a decrease in dosage), erythema, urticaria, Quincke's edema, rash can occur.
The drug "Erespal" is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
With an overdose, drowsiness or agitation, sinus tachycardia, and nausea are noted. Recommended ECG monitoring, gastric lavage, symptomatic treatment.
The use of the drug does not exclude the use of antibiotic drugs.
Reviews of patients about the drug "Erespal" are different. There are many indications that the drug often has severe side effects. According to many experts, this is due to the characteristics of the body. Indeed, the medicine "Erespal" is considered a powerful drug. Some experts recommend taking low dosages. To reduce the risk of consequences, for example, taking instead of the whole - half a tablet.
It should also be noted that there are various forms of the drug. So, for example, Erespal syrup is quite popular . It, according to the annotation, can be taken even by young children. However, many parents note the high effectiveness of the drug. The medicine "Erespal" (syrup) allows you to quickly eliminate the cough in a child.
Before using the product, you need to consult a doctor. You should also carefully study the annotation. If any negative effects occur, you should also consult a doctor. Probably, a dosage adjustment or withdrawal of the drug with its replacement by another, more suitable for the patient, will be required.