"Bronchomunal" is a popular and prescribed drug. What are its features, what is the effectiveness and what analogues can be replaced. Which remedy from a huge number of medicines to choose in each case? The doctor will tell. It is important to trust specialists, but it’s nice to have general information and to be sure of the correct appointment.
Structure
"Bronchomunal" - a modern and effective drug, immunostimulating based on bacteria. It consists of a standardized lyophilisate of bacterial lysates OM - 85, including bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella ozaenae, Staphylococcus aureus, Morahisella catr.
Excipients for the formation of the drug are as follows: propyl gallate, sodium glutamate, magnesium stearate, gelatinized starch, mannitol, indigotine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin.
Pharmacological indication
"Bronchomunal" is a drug based on lifeless bacteria that, when ingested, provoke the production of specific immunity. The number of antibodies to fight the disease is increasing. In patients, the number of leukocytes of the myeloid and lymphoid series increases, the protective properties of the body increase.
The drug is effective:
- as a prophylactic;
- to reduce the period of the disease;
- to reduce the likelihood of complications;
- to reduce antibiotic treatment.
Release form
"Bronchomunal" is made in the form of capsules of 3.5 and 7 mg. In the form of a syrup or tablets, the drug is not available. But this does not mean that it can not be given in childhood, when the kids still do not know how to take capsules. The contents can be mixed with any liquid and given to the child, the taste of the drug is neutral, not causing negative perception.
Capsules with a dosage of 3.5 mg are intended for use by children from 6 months to 12 years. They have the trade name "Bronhomunal P" for children.
Appointment
"Bronchomunal" adults can be given to children from 12 years old. For young children, a more gentle Bronchomunal P preparation is intended.
Pediatricians prescribe this medication to children with frequent colds - from four times a year. Treatment of bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, otitis media and other inflammation of the respiratory tract in combination with Bronchomunal is much faster and easier. The drug allows you to do without antibiotic therapy.
During the period of the flu epidemic, it is possible to use the medication as an effective immunostimulating agent in order to avoid infection.
"Bronchomunal P" (a children's version of the medication) contains half as much incompetent bacteria as in an adult dosage. Babies from 6 months are prescribed 1 capsule on an empty stomach for 10 days, then a break of 20 days, a second course of 10 days, so three courses. Pediatricians decide on the justification of such treatment with a weakened body and a high probability of recurrence of the disease.
Continuous administration of 30 days is prescribed in special cases when, after 10 days of the main course, there is no recovery and the likelihood of complications is high.
Side effects
Negative reactions of the body are possible with individual intolerance to the components, with general weakness or during post-vaccination.
The following adverse effects are likely to occur:
- temperature rise;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea and stomach pain;
- allergic reaction.
If side effects are not very pronounced and after repeated use are not exacerbated, drug withdrawal is not required. The body adapts and the negative reactions disappear.
Contraindications
The intake of alcoholic beverages with any medication is contraindicated, including with Bronhomunal. This will cause additional harm to the body and reduce the effectiveness of the drug to zero.
Admission is contraindicated:
- within 28 days after any vaccination;
- with gastrointestinal disorders;
- children's age up to 12 years for an adult, a period of up to 6 months for a child;
- within a year after undergoing treatment;
- without prescribing a doctor.
Why can’t you take the drug more often than one course per year? This is due to the peculiarities of the body's immune system: with frequent additional stimulation, own reserves are not developed and developed. So the immune system weakens and in the future can not cope without medical support. This is evidenced by the numerous negative reviews of mothers who gave the drug to the child often and without a doctor's prescription.
Pregnancy treatment
Instructions for use "Bronchomunal" does not recommend it during pregnancy and lactation. This is due to the lack of studies of the effects of the drug during this period.
According to the doctor’s appointment, a reception in the second and third trimester is possible, if the body is unable to cope with the infection on its own. Sometimes doctors prescribe a drug for pregnant women during the flu epidemic to prevent a possible disease. But each organism is individual, there are no guarantees that the drug will be perfect.
Reviews about Bronchomunal from pregnant women are only positive, characterize the drug as safe and highly effective. The effect of the medication on the development of the fetus has not been identified, but there is definitely a benefit from taking the expectant mother during the illness period. A quick recovery without treatment with antibiotics or with their minimal use prevents complications and infection of the child.
Use in childhood
Instructions for use "Bronchomunal" recommends taking the drug in the morning on an empty stomach. If the child does not know how to swallow capsules, they can be opened and mixed with any liquid preferred by the baby.
Before starting the course of treatment, vaccination is necessary - the introduction of a live vaccine to develop the body's immunity to specific bacteria. Only four weeks after vaccination, you can start treatment with the drug.
Combined use with other antiviral or antibacterial drugs increases the effectiveness of medications. "Bronchomunal" for children is prescribed to continue antibiotic treatment. They are replaced after passing the recommended intake period.
Similar drugs
Bronchomunal is a Swiss drug made in Slovenia. Preparations with similar active substances (analogues of Bronchomunal):
- Broncho Vaxom (adult and pediatric) - French drug, characteristics and price are comparable to Bronchomunal. The composition is identical.
- Ribomunil is a French preparation made in the form of granules. As part of the ribosomes and cell membranes of viral infections. All characteristics are similar to those of Bronhomunal, there are no advantages and disadvantages in comparison. The price for Ribomunil is lower.
- "IRS 19" is a Russian drug in the form of a spray. Allowed for children from three months, pregnant and lactating women. The price varies within the same limits as the previous analogues. It is more convenient to use a spray for treating children than Bronchomunal capsules.
Analogs of Bronchomunal, which have a similar therapeutic effect - immunomodulators:
- Likopid is a Russian drug whose activity is based on the presence of specific binding sites for GMPD. Recommended for use from the year. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
- Kagocel is a Russian drug, an inducer of the synthesis of interferons. Not recommended for children under three years of age, pregnant and lactating women.
- "Arbidol" - a Russian antiviral drug, has a moderate immunostimulating effect. Recommended from three years. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
- "Viferon" - an antiviral drug, an inducer of the synthesis of interferon. It is actively used in the treatment of young children, is prescribed to premature babies for the fastest strengthening of the body.
- "Derinat" - a drug based on sodium deoxyribonucleate, which accelerates the processes of tissue regeneration and repair, has anti-cancer, anti-allergic effects, removes toxins from the body. Allowed from the first day of a child’s life during pregnancy and lactation.
- Anaferon is a homeopathic antiviral immunomodulator. Allowed from the first month of a child’s life, from the 12th week of pregnancy, during lactation.
- Amiksin is an antiviral drug with immunomodulator properties. Contraindicated up to 7 years, during pregnancy and lactation.
- "Immunal" - effective against influenza and herpes viruses, is prescribed for children from the age of seven. There is no danger of taking during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
- "Cycloferon" - a drug based on meglumine acridone acetate, which activates bone marrow stem cells, enhances the activity of α-interferons. Effective even at the stage of primary manifestations of HIV infection. Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, children under four years of age.
- "Remantadine" is a drug based on rimantadine hydrochloride, which inhibits the early stage of specific reproduction after the virus enters the cell and before the initial transcription of RNA. Contraindicated until seven years of age, during pregnancy and lactation.
- "Dekaris" - a drug based on levamisole hydrochloride, which enhances the production of antibodies to antigens, increases the function of macrophages, monocytes and neutrophils. The instructions indicate the age from three years, but there are cases of prescribing the drug even to newborns.
- "Lizobakt" - a drug based on lysozyme, which has a pronounced local antiseptic effect and weak immunostimulating. Allowed for children from three years old, pregnant and lactating women.
- Ergoferon is a homeopathic antiviral drug based on the action of antibodies to gamma interferon, histamine and CD4. Allowed from 6 months, during pregnancy and lactation.
- Aflubin is a homeopathic medicine based on gentian, aconite, dioecious brionium, iron phosphate and lactic acid. It is approved for the treatment of children from the first month of life, but is not recommended for frequent allergies in the patient. During pregnancy and lactation is prescribed only at the discretion of the doctor.
- "Tsitovir" - a drug based on ascorbic acid, alpha-glutamyl-tryptophan sodium, bendazole hydrochloride. It stimulates the production of interferon, suppresses the reaction of the multiplication of viruses, reduces the permeability of capillaries, reduces swelling and inflammation. Allowed from one year, with caution is prescribed for pregnant and lactating women.
- "Timogen" is a spray based on alpha-glutamyl-tryptophan sodium. Contraindicated in children under one year of age, pregnant and lactating women.
Shelf life
Bronchomunal is stored for five years in a dark place and at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Store open packaging for no more than three months: due to a violation of the tightness, the drug is less resistant to environmental influences and loses its declared healing properties.
Patient Reviews
According to patients' reviews, Bronchomunal is recommended by doctors in a wide variety of cases. The effectiveness of the drug depends on each individual patient and treatment conditions.
Negative reviews are associated with taking the drug without a doctor's prescription and with non-compliance with the dosage regimen. Any medication must be taken strictly in a course, with irregular intake, the effectiveness is reduced significantly.
Reviews from pregnant women are positive and negative, this again indicates the individual characteristics of the body, on which the effectiveness of any drug depends. In this position, "Bronchomunal" for adults, it is advisable to replace the children's option.
During lactation, doctors do not prescribe Bronchomunal, but in special cases they recommend replacing one morning feeding with an adapted milk mixture and taking a capsule. Moms of six-month-old babies can drink the medicine immediately after feeding, thus, by the next application to the baby’s breast, the dosage of the drug in milk will be significantly less.
Reviews about the "Bronchomunal" for children from mothers of babies up to a year are sporadic. At this age, the drug is prescribed extremely rarely, only in case of prolonged colds. The drug helps in the development of additional immunity and allows the already weakened body to withstand the disease.
The absolute advantage of positive reviews of Bronchomunal indicates the effectiveness and safety of the drug. Existing analogues are in about the same price category, so the consumer is free to choose between them.