In the article, we consider the instructions for the Bronchoton syrup. This is a combined antitussive medication with bronchodilating effect.
The dosage form of this drug is syrup, which is a yellow-brown liquid with a characteristic odor. Pour syrup 125 g into polyethylene terephthalate or dark glass bottles, placed in cardboard packages of 1 pc. along with the instruction. The composition of the Bronchoton syrup contains the main active elements:
- glaucine hydrobromide;
- common basil oil;
- ephedrine hydrochloride.
As auxiliary components in the manufacture of syrup are used: tween 80, ethanol 96%, sucrose, nipagin (sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate), nipazole (sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate), water, citric acid.
pharmachologic effect
As the instructions for the Bronchoton syrup indicate, the medicine is a combined herbal medicine that has an antitussive and bronchodilating effect. The effect of this drug is determined by the properties of its active elements:
- Glaucin - contributes to the development of an inhibitory effect on the cough center, while not causing respiratory depression, drug dependence and constipation.
- Ephedrine - stimulating effect on the respiratory center, relieves edema of the mucous membrane of the bronchi and expands their lumens.
- Basil oil - has a mild sedative effect, has antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects.
Glaucin hydrobromide and ephedrine hydrochloride are well absorbed in the digestive system, while sufficient therapeutic levels in the blood are created and maintained. Excretion of the drug from the body is carried out mainly with urine.
Indications for appointment
According to the instructions for the Bronchoton syrup, the use of the drug is indicated for pathologies of the respiratory system, which occur accompanied by a dry cough (as part of a complex treatment). Such diseases include:
- bronchial asthma;
- acute or chronic bronchitis and tracheobronchitis;
- bronchoconstriction;
- whooping cough.
Contraindications
What else does the instructions for use tell us? Syrup "Bronchoton" from cough is not recommended for use in the following cases:
- heart failure;
- arrhythmia;
- coronary heart disease;
- arterial hypertension;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- coronary atherosclerosis;
- pheochromocytoma;
- diabetes;
- hyperthyroidism;
- sucrose-isomaltase deficiency,
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption;
- insomnia;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- prostatic hypertrophy;
- age less than 3 years;
- planned surgical intervention using general anesthesia with halotane or cyclopropane;
- intolerance to the components of the drug.
With caution, this medication is recommended for use in diseases of the brain and liver, with epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, alcoholism, as well as in patients prone to drug dependence.
Instruction manual
Syrup Bronchoton is taken orally. Recommended dosage and administration regimen:
- adult patients - 1 tbsp. spoon 3-4 times a day;
- children after 10 years - 2 teaspoons 3 times a day;
- children 3-10 years old - 1 teaspoon three times a day.
The duration of this pharmacological preparation is 5-7 days.
Side effects
The medicine "Bronchoton" can cause the following adverse reactions of the body:
- Cardiovascular system - increased blood pressure, tachycardia, extrasystole.
- Digestive system - loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, constipation.
- CNS - tremor, insomnia, dizziness, agitation.
- Urinary system - difficulty urinating.
- In men with prostatic hyperplasia, urinary retention.
- Endocrine system - increased libido, dysmenorrhea.
- Allergic reactions - urticaria, urticaria rash, bronchospasm.
- Skin - increased sweating, rash.
- Others - visual impairment, tachyphylaxis.
- In childhood, increased drowsiness.
Special recommendations
The stimulating effect of this medication CNS can provoke sleep disturbances, and therefore should not be taken after 16 hours. In the absence of a positive clinical effect or an intensification of the symptoms of the pathological process after 5–7 days of treatment, it is necessary to consult a medical specialist.
5 ml of syrup contains up to 0.069 g of ethanol.
Due to the presence of ephedrine in the Bronchoton preparation, doping tests in athletes can give positive results. In rare cases, the occurrence of urticaria or immediate hypersensitivity phenomena with an urticaria rash and bronchospasm may occur. The reason for their development may be additional substances of this medication - propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate.
During the period of use of the drug, it is recommended to avoid hazardous activities, including driving. During pregnancy, lactation medication is not prescribed.
Use for children
Can Bronchoton syrup be used for children? The instruction for use reports that the use of this cough syrup in children under 3 years of age is contraindicated. After 3 years, it is recommended to use the drug with caution.
Drug interaction
This tool can be prescribed as part of complex therapy with antibacterial and antipyretic drugs, as well as vitamins. With the concomitant use of the Bronchoton drug, monoamine oxidase inhibitors cause headaches, increase the likelihood of arrhythmias, hypertensive crisis and cerebral hemorrhages, therefore, syrup can be used only two weeks after the withdrawal of such medications. The simultaneous use of sleeping pills and drugs helps to weaken their effect. Sympatholytics reduce the hypotensive effect of the sympathomimetic effects of ephedrine. Non-selective beta-blockers reduce their antihypertensive effect, as well as the bronchodilator properties of Bronchoton. Tricyclic antidepressants, quinidine, cardiac glycosides and some sympathomimetics increase the likelihood of developing arrhythmias.
Application with dexamethasone reduces the therapeutic effect of the latter. Hypoglycemic oral agents and insulin reduce hypoglycemic activity. Drugs that stimulate the central nervous system, and tonic drinks can increase the stimulating effect of the drug on the nervous system. During the period of therapy should not use expectorants, alkalizing urine drugs (sodium bicarbonate). Due to the risk of adverse reactions, syrup with oxytocin and medications that contain ergot alkaloids are used with caution.
In the instructions for the Bronchoton syrup, analogues are not indicated. Consider them below.
Analogs of this drug
The following medications are analogues of a cough medicine:
- "Broncholitin";
- "Bronchitusen Vramed";
- "Bronchocin" and others.
A doctor should appoint a replacement.
Reviews about Bronchoton syrup
Patients who used Bronchoton in order to eliminate a strong dry cough note that this drug copes with its task. After the start of taking the syrup, the cough subsides significantly, which is especially noticeable at night, when the cough reflex begins to activate in most patients. Adult patients positively characterize this drug, noting that among many other cough remedies, Bronchoton is one of the most effective. In adult patients, adverse reactions were extremely rare and were mild. What other reviews are there?
In children, Bronchoton syrup caused adverse reactions quite often. Parents observed that after taking the drug, hives, itching of the skin appeared, and sometimes the cough even intensified. Babies who did not have any adverse reactions tolerated the medication normally in most cases, but they experienced excessive drowsiness and decreased mood. In general, parents were satisfied with this tool and characterize it as a very effective fast-acting drug.
It should be noted that doctors do not recommend using syrup on their own. This should be done only after the recommendation of a specialist.