The dosage form of the release is syrup, which during storage may become cloudy, but this does not affect the effectiveness of the drug. The product does not have a specific smell. Gedelix is available in 100 ml bottles.
It is necessary to store the syrup at a temperature of from 15 ° C to 25 ° C and above in a protected place from sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life is 3 years from the date of issue. The production date and batch number are indicated on the packaging. The shelf life of an open bottle is 6 months. What analogs of Gedelix are cheaper and how does syrup work? About it below.
What is he like?
Gedelix (cough syrup) is a slightly thick liquid whose color may be yellow or tan. This herbal syrup is an expectorant, mucolytic and antispasmodic. It is used for the systematic treatment of acute respiratory diseases, and is used to alleviate the symptoms of chronic bronchial pathologies. This is a drug tested by many years of use by patients of different ages. The syrup contains ivy leaf extract, which facilitates (dilutes, accelerates and softens) sputum removal, improves breathing.
When is it used?
Indications for use:
- upper respiratory tract disease with sputum, which is difficult to separate;
- bronchitis;
- tracheobronchitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchospasm;
- difficult separation of sputum or an increase in its viscosity;
- cough (wet or dry).
Contraindications
"Gedelix" is a cough syrup that can not be prescribed to people suffering from allergies to ivy leaves if the metabolism in the urea cycle is impaired. It can not be used with hereditary fructose intolerance. Also, you can not take syrup during the period of gestation and during lactation. According to the instructions of "Gedelix", children under four years of age can only be used with the permission of a doctor;
The composition of the drug
The composition of Gedelix is as follows: 100 ml of syrup contain 0.8 g of ivy leaf extracts, extractant (ethanol 50 vol.%: Propylene glycol 98: 2). There is no alcohol (ethanol) in the finished product. Substances such as half a gram of macrogol glyceryl hydroxystearate, anise oil 0.015 g, hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.150 g, sorbitol solution 70% non-crystallizing 50 g, propylene glycol 13.877 g, glycerol 10 g, purified water 39.968 g are present. Such a composition of "Gedelix" is safe for children.
What can happen after taking?
During treatment with Gedelix, adults may be disturbed by shortness of breath, possibly an increase in body temperature, purulent sputum, if there are such manifestations, you should immediately consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, it is not recommended to take along with other cough medicines. This syrup should be used with extreme caution to people who suffer from gastritis or a stomach ulcer. Also, the drug may affect the ability to drive a vehicle.
Method of administration and dosage of syrup
Take the syrup in strict accordance with the instructions for use. According to the instructions, "Gedelix" (cough syrup) should be applied undiluted, in its pure form, with a glass of water. The duration of treatment depends on the disease and its severity. A mild form of pathology is treated for at least one week. Even if the symptoms have disappeared, you still need 2 days to drink the syrup. If a person bought syrup himself, without the recommendation of a doctor, then in order to understand whether it works or not, you need to take the medicine for no more than 2-3 days. If everything is in order, you can continue. If you have any problems or doubts, you need to contact a pharmacist or your doctor. In the package, a measuring spoon - 5 ml is attached to the syrup, on which there are divisions ¼, ½, ¾ (1.25 ml, 2.5 ml and 3.75 ml, respectively).
How to take children?
"Gedelix" for children up to a year is given half a spoonful of syrup 1 time per day (2.5 ml of the drug per day). But taking this remedy is possible for babies aged 0 to 1 year only after consulting a doctor and only after the doctor prescribes this syrup. The main dosages for children and adults:
- On the recommendation of a doctor, children aged 2-4 years, half a spoon three times a day (only 7.5 ml per day).
- Children from 4 years old to 10. Half a scoop of syrup four times a day (10 ml of the drug).
- After 10 years and adults. Apply 1 scoop 5 ml three times a day (15 ml syrup per day).
The daily dosage of Gedelix is 2.5-15 ml. And a single dose - from half to a whole spoon.
Side effects
According to the instructions of Gedelix, it is very rare, but there can still be adverse reactions, such as shortness of breath, swelling, redness of the skin or itching. In people with hypersensitivity, an upset gastrointestinal tract can sometimes occur. It may be nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If there are any reactions that are not described in the instructions, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Overdose
If a person mistakenly took one or two doses more than the recommended, then this will not entail any actions and effects. Only it can sometimes cause nausea, diarrhea or vomiting. If this happened, then you should immediately consult a doctor for help. Even if a person forgot to take a dose of syrup, then the next time there is no need to take a double amount, you must continue to drink the same portion as originally.
Interactions with other drugs are not known to date. If a person takes or took some other medicines, you need to tell your doctor or pharmacist about this.
Herbal preparations are in great demand among consumers.
Analogs
A lot of analogues of Gedelix appeared (cough syrup). When the doctor prescribes analogues, his choice is limited to drugs that have a similar therapeutic effect. Today, there are a lot of such tools, so there are no difficulties with the choice. For example, you can use the following cough syrups:
- "Herbion" is an expectorant for inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by impaired sputum discharge, acute respiratory diseases, an irritating cough with pharyngitis or tracheitis.
- "Prospan". Indications: acute and chronic inflammatory diseases, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
- "Broncholex". Indications for use: inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough, symptomatic treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the bronchi.
- "Alteyka". Indications for use - acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system: laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough.
- Coltsfoot leaves. In diseases of the respiratory tract, such as laryngitis, tracheitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, bronchial asthma.
- Mukaltin. Indications for use: cough in acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, which is accompanied by the formation of a thick and viscous bronchial secretion or a violation of its expectoration.
- "Pectolvan ivy." Indications: inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough.
- Pertussin. Indications for use: symptomatic treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough. These are bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia and whooping cough.
- Dr. Tayssa's cough syrup. Indications for use: acute inflammation of the respiratory tract, in which a cough appears.
- Syrup plantain. This analogue is cheaper than Gedelix. In the instructions, indications for use: in acute and chronic bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia and other inflammatory and catarrhal diseases of the respiratory tract.
- Violets grass. Indications for use: problems with the respiratory tract (bronchitis, bronchopneumonia and whooping cough).
- Thyme herb. Indications: pathology of the respiratory tract (laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis), gastrointestinal diseases.
- Eucabal. Indications for use: symptomatic treatment of any type of cough. Acute and chronic laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis. Any irritation of the respiratory tract, including smokers.
And there are many more analogues that are sold in pharmacies.
Reviews on the syrup "Gedelix"
Most reviews are positive. People like the composition, but one minus is a possible allergic reaction to the drug. In reviews of Gedelix syrup, people write that they like good taste, help adults and children, it is very effective, does not contain alcohol and sugar, it is convenient to use: it does not need to be diluted, it perfectly removes sputum and releases the respiratory tract, which makes breathing easier, it is also possible to give babies, though with the permission of a doctor, but you can still take it. But before visiting a pharmacy, it is best to consult a doctor (if it comes to treating children, then this is simply necessary).