Cough, cold or bronchitis must be treated in a timely manner to improve the condition. Often, the Lazolvan solution is used for this. The instructions to it indicate that this mucolytic agent removes sputum from the lungs, facilitates breathing. In addition to the solution, other forms are also available that differ in composition, rules of administration and dosage. About the features of treatment with such a drug is described in the article.
Structure
As stated in the instructions for the Lazolvan solution, Ambroxol hydrochloride is considered the active ingredient . Its amount depends on the form of the drug.
The main component of the nasal spray is considered to be tramazoline hydrochloride. According to reviews, the instructions for use with the Lazolvan solution contain the basic rules for the treatment of adults and children.
Forms of the drug
“Lazolvan" is produced in different dosage forms, so it will be possible to choose the most suitable drug for each person:
- Spray for the nose. It is considered a vasoconstrictor drug, which is effective during the treatment of ENT diseases. The product is presented in the form of a clear, pale yellow liquid with the aroma of eucalyptus.
- Solution "Mucosolvan" for oral administration. The instruction indicates that a drug of this form can be used for inhalation. The solution is presented as a clear, colorless or slightly brownish liquid. During inhalation with saline, the dose and duration of treatment are selected individually.
- Syrup. This is a viscous, clear remedy with strawberry flavor. Syrup for inhalation is not used. It is taken orally.
- Tablets.
- Pastilles.
Judging by the reviews of patients, all forms of the drug are convenient to use and effective. After a few procedures, the condition will noticeably improve, and after completing the course, a complete recovery is observed.
When is it used?
As stated in the instructions for use, the Lazolvan solution for adults and children is effective in complex therapy for:
- pathologies of the upper respiratory tract;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
- bronchial asthma, when sputum discharge is complicated;
- bronchiectatic disease.
In the instructions for the Lazolvan solution for administration in the form of inhalations, dosages for children and adults are indicated. According to reviews, the drug has an effective effect in the above cases. Relief occurs much faster.
When can not be used?
Inhalation with this solution during pregnancy does not need to be performed in the first trimester. Contraindication is considered intolerance to the components of the drug. Compliance with these recommendations eliminates the risk of negative consequences.
"Lazolvan Reno"
Rules of use depend on the form of the drug. Drops are used to treat:
- swelling and nasal congestion, which appeared from acute respiratory infections or hay fever;
- sinusitis and otitis media, which facilitates the outflow of the contents of the sinuses.
Children older than 6 years and adults should be injected 4 times in each nostril during the day. The treatment lasts up to a week. This form of the drug should not be used for children under 6 years old, as well as in the presence of intolerance, angle-closure glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis. Drops are not used with a history of surgical operations that were performed through the nasal cavity.
Syrup
"Lazolvan" is used in a dosage that is fixed by the manufacturer:
- up to 2 years - 0.5 tsp. 2 times a day;
- 2-6 years - 0.5 tsp. 3 times;
- 6-12 years - 1 tsp. up to 3 times.
It is important to adhere to oral administration. The instruction of the Lazolvan solution indicates that adults and children from 12 years old are required to take 1 tsp. drug 3 times. This should be done during the period of eating food by drinking water. The course of treatment lasts no more than 5 days. According to reviews, after a full course, an improvement is observed. If you follow the instructions for use of the solution "Lazolvan" inside, children will soon see improvements.
For inhalation
As indicated in the instructions, the Lazolvan solution can be used for inhalation. The drug is able to enhance the outflow and transport of mucus, relieve cough. In therapy in people with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prolonged use of the drug reduces the number of exacerbations. According to reviews, the solution is able to quickly remove the common cold than many other remedies.
As stated in the instructions, the Lazolvan solution for oral administration can also be used. Judging by the reviews of patients, with such treatment, the drug is also effective. The solution consists of benzalkonium chloride, which can lead to bronchospasm in people who have a high reactivity of the respiratory system.
The instructions for the solution "Mucosolvan" says how to properly dilute it for inhalation. Parents should consult a doctor before treating their children. Usually, children under 6 years of age need to perform 1-2 inhalations with 2 ml of the drug per day.
As stated in the instructions, the Lazolvan solution for administration in the form of inhalations with saline solution can be used by adults. The dosage is 2-3 ml up to 3 times. The solution should not be mixed with alkaline agents and preparations with cromsilicic acid. A combination with antitussive medications that make sputum removal difficult is undesirable.
Dosage for inhalation
According to the instructions, the Lazolvan solution for children must be properly dosed. With internal administration give:
- up to 2 years - 1 ml 2 times a day;
- 2-6 years - 1 ml 3 times;
- 6-12 years - 2 ml 3 times;
- from 12 years old and adults - 4 ml 3 times.
For internal administration, the drug is diluted with water, milk, juice, tea. If you follow the instructions for the solution "Lazolvan" for oral administration to children, then recovery occurs much faster. According to reviews, the procedures help adults to eliminate coughing.
With saline
A clear solution for inhalation is not used. You need to know about the rules of dilution "Lazolvan" with saline. Typically, the preparations are mixed in an amount of 1: 1. This concentration of active substances accelerates the liquefaction and elimination of sputum. The use of a solution for inhalation improves the penetration into the bronchial mucus of antibacterial components: amoxicillin, erythromycin, cefuroxime.
Inhalations must be carried out according to the following rules:
- Up to 6 years. Both products are mixed in 2 ml. Procedures - up to 2 times a day. The duration of the procedures is 3 minutes, and the treatment takes 4-5 days.
- From 6 years old and adults. Both products are mixed in 2-3 ml. Up to 3 procedures should be performed per day. The duration of the procedure is 5 minutes, and all treatment takes 4-5 days.
Inhalation cannot be performed with steam inhalers. If after a few days there is no expected therapeutic effect, a second consultation of a specialist is needed.
Rules for performing inhalation
You need to know how inhalations are performed with this drug. You can use any equipment intended for these purposes, for example, nebulizers - devices that spray drugs into small particles.
Before that, it is important to study the instructions for use of the Lazolvan solution for children and adults, as well as the instructions for use, care and storage of the inhaler. During the procedures, you should follow simple recommendations:
- When inhaled, the patient needs to be in a sitting position. Lying down events are only performed using mesh nebulizers.
- Procedures must be performed 90 minutes after eating food or playing sports.
- The aerosol is inhaled by the mouth through a special nozzle, which accelerates the achievement of the therapeutic effect. After inhaling, it is advisable to hold your breath a little and exhale through your nose.
- During the session, a too deep breath can lead to an attack of severe coughing, so when inhaling it is important to breathe evenly.
- During therapy of bronchial asthma, inhalation should be performed after the use of medicines with a bronchial effect. This prevents spasms and irritation of the respiratory system.
- The resulting mixture should have a human body temperature. This prevents the development of irritation in the respiratory tract.
- Children wear a mask during inhalation, adults use a mouthpiece that protects against the accumulation of the drug in the nose. The mask must be wiped in advance with hydrogen peroxide or a special disinfectant. Boil it should not.
- You can not perform the procedure before bedtime, since the product is able to stimulate secretion and remove sputum, which can cause a strong cough.
- Do not use steam inhalers with Lazolvan solution.
The procedure can not be performed with pulmonary hemorrhage, arrhythmias and severe dysfunction of the cardiovascular system. In these cases, you need to visit a doctor who will prescribe other suitable treatment procedures.
Side effects
Inhalations can lead to unwanted adverse reactions. Allowed the appearance of:
- nausea, sensory disturbances in the mouth;
- allergies
- taste disturbances.
Dyspeptic disorders, vomiting, stool disturbance, abdominal pain, dry mouth and throat, rash on the skin, urticaria, swelling and itching are likely. Such symptoms are not pronounced, have a transitional character, and usually you need to stop taking the drug with it.
With an overdose, nausea, dyspeptic disorders, abdominal pain, and stool disorders are allowed. In this situation, calling for artificial vomiting, gastric lavage and a doctor’s visit to perform symptomatic treatment is required.
During pregnancy and lactation
Ambroxol can pass through the placental barrier. In preclinical studies, it was not found direct or indirect negative effects of the drug on pregnancy, labor. Based on the clinical experience of using the drug from the 28th week of pregnancy, it was found that there is no negative effect on the fetus, but it is important to adhere to the precautionary rules during this period.
"Lazolvan" is preferably not used in the first trimester of pregnancy. Use in the second or third trimesters is allowed only when the probable risk for the baby is less than the potential benefit for the woman. Ambroxol is excreted in breast milk. There is no evidence of the appearance of undesirable effects in children on breastfeeding. But with lactation, "Lazolvan" is advisable not to use.
For children
For the treatment of children up to a year, only a solution is used. In these cases, constant medical supervision is necessary. Tablets are forbidden to use up to 18 years, and lozenges - up to 6.
With various ailments
When treating with "Lazolvan", one must take into account the presence of various ailments:
- Impaired renal function. In this case, the medicine should be used carefully.
- Disorders of the liver. With liver failure, the drug is used carefully.
There is no information about unwanted drug interactions with other agents. "Lazolvan" increases the intake of bronchial secretions of such medicines as "Cefuroxime", "Amoxicillin", "Erythromycin".
How to replace the tool?
Instead of Lazolvan, Ambrobene can be used. This mucolytic drug has a secretomotor, secretolytic and expectorant effect. Basis - Ambroxol hydrochloride. "Ambrobene" is effective in the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, obstructive pulmonary disease. It can be used to treat newborns.
What is better - "Lazolvan" or "Ambrobene"? The doctor and the patient should choose the drug. It must be borne in mind that the funds are considered analogues, the amount of the main substance in them is the same. Inhalations based on "Lazolvan" with a dry cough sometimes do not give the desired therapeutic effect. Then you need to use tools that reduce the viscosity of mucus, eliminating inflammation. Can be used "Berotek", "Berodual", "Salgim". The choice of drug is based on the reason that led to the cough.
Reviews
According to reviews, "Lazolvan" perfectly helps to cope with cough, regardless of the form in which it is taken. Side effects are extremely rare. However, a doctor’s consultation is required.