Syrup "Altey" can be purchased at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. After all, such a tool contains an extract of the root of a medicinal plant and practically does not cause any side effects.
Properties and composition of the drug
Syrup "Altai" is especially often used to treat cough in children. The drug promotes liquefaction and further expectoration of sputum. In addition, it envelops the patient's throat and helps to eliminate discomfort and discomfort.
In addition to the medicinal extract, the Altai syrup also includes components such as sucrose, potassium sorbate and citric acid monohydrate. Since ancient times, people knew that the root of the presented plant is very useful and can eliminate the cough of both adults and children. In addition, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. This fact is explained by the fact that in the marshmallow contains a large amount of plant natural mucus, which envelops the walls of the stomach. Thus, taking the Altai syrup, a person can not only eliminate the cough, but also reduce the irritation of the mucous membrane of the main digestive organ, regenerating its cells. We can not ignore the fact that today quite a lot of popular medicines very often include this particular plant in their composition.
Indications for use
The syrup based on the marshmallow root extract is quite effective against inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by the formation of sputum. Such deviations include bronchitis (even obstructive), laryngitis, bronchial asthma, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis, etc. In addition, the mentioned tool is actively used to treat gastritis, as well as duodenal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
"Altai" - cough syrup: instructions for use
If this tool was prescribed to children, then before its use it is recommended to conduct a small test. So, under the control of an adult, a child must be given half a dessert spoon of syrup, and after a while, examine the skin for any rashes and itching. If allergic reactions in the form of urticaria nevertheless appeared, which is unlikely, then it is better to treat the baby with other means.
It is worth noting that for the treatment of cough or gastrointestinal diseases, the correctly selected, age-appropriate dosage of Althea is very important. Syrup is not recommended for children under one year old. Breasts are susceptible to all kinds of allergic reactions. As for children from 12 months to 6 years, at this age pediatricians advise using the drug in question in the amount of 2-3 dessert spoons (no more) per day. For a child under 12 years old, the dosage must be increased exactly twice. For adolescents and adults, this amount remains unchanged, but a teaspoon should be replaced with a dining room.
How to drink?
Such an extract is rather sugary and not very palatable. If it’s not difficult for adults to swallow it, then it will be much more difficult for small children to take it. That is why it is recommended to dilute the syrup in warm boiled water in advance, and only then give it to the baby.