The drug "Pectusin" (syrup) is a drug that belongs to the group of expectorant medicines. Its main purpose is to alleviate cough in colds.
The preparation "Pectusin" (syrup), the instructions for use of which describes its dosage form, is a brown liquid with a sweet taste and a specific smell.
The composition of the drug includes thyme (thyme) extract and potassium bromide. These substances are the main active ingredients. Additionally, the composition of the drug is enriched with sugar syrup, purified water and ethyl alcohol. In the pharmacy network, you can buy the drug in bottles of one hundred, one hundred twenty-five, one hundred and fifty, and also two hundred and fifty milliliters.
The drug "Pectusin" (syrup), the instructions for use which gives a fairly detailed description of its main pharmacological properties, has a therapeutic effect on the body, due to which the sputum is diluted and its excretion is accelerated. In addition, the tool increases the amount of secretion of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and contributes to the expectorant effect.
The main active component of the syrup - thyme herb, together with its essential oils, has an antimicrobial and fungicidal effect on the body. Thyme has an analgesic and expectorant effect. Potassium bromide reduces the excitability of the central nervous system and is able to suppress the reflex occurrence of cough. It can also have an expectorant effect on the body. To a small extent, the drug has an antibacterial effect. Once in the oral cavity, the main active ingredients of the drug have an afferent effect on the peripheral nerve endings, irritating them. This process helps reduce inflammation in the upper respiratory tract.
The drug "Pectusin" (syrup), the instructions for use which gives a list of pathologies for which it is recommended, is used for bronchitis and tracheitis, as well as pneumonia and whooping cough. It is included in the complex treatment as an effective expectorant.
The drug "Pectusin" (syrup), the instruction for use of which mentions possible adverse reactions during its use, can cause allergies and heartburn. The prescription of the drug is not performed with increased individual sensitivity to the components that make up it, as well as to patients suffering from liver diseases and alcoholism. The drug is contraindicated in the presence of traumatic brain injury. Patients with chronic heart failure who are in the stage of decompensation should not use the drug.
The drug "Pectusin" (syrup) can be given to children only from the age of three. The appointment of a medication to pregnant women is not recommended. With caution in some cases, it is recommended to use the drug "Pectusin" instruction. The syrup contains ethyl alcohol and sucrose. Therefore, its use should be constantly monitored in childhood and in the presence of diabetes.
Due to the presence of absolute alcohol in the preparation, the patient should be careful while undergoing the course of treatment when driving a vehicle, as well as when engaging in work requiring increased attention and an immediate reaction.
The drug is taken orally after a meal, since the drug can cause a decrease in appetite.