Conventional ARVI can often give children complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia. For the treatment of such diseases, often only taking antibacterial agents is not enough, it is necessary to use mucolytic drugs. One of the most effective medicines in this group is Ambrobene, a syrup for children, the instruction for which recommends it for diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract for better discharge of sputum.
The convenience of this form allows not only to give it to kids without difficulty, but also to be accurate in dosage, which is important at this age. The drug is effective thanks to Ambroxol, the main active ingredient that is contained here. In addition, the preparation contains saccharin, purified water, propylene glycol, sorbitol, a raspberry flavor.
"Ambrobene" syrup for children, the instruction advises to use from an early age, but at the same time until 2 years old it should be used under the supervision of a doctor. The drug is not prescribed for babies having intolerance to any of the components contained in it. Also contraindications are epilepsy and peptic ulcer. With caution, the drug is used in small patients with liver or kidney diseases, accompanied by impaired functions of these organs.
When taken orally, the syrup is absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract, enters the bloodstream and begins to work after half an hour. The duration of the effect is up to 6 hours, after which the drug is decomposed in the liver and excreted, mostly with urine. If used for the treatment of Ambrobene for children, the instruction warns of the occurrence of possible side effects. They can occur in allergic reactions, increased salivation or, conversely, dry mouth, headache, weakness, nausea. Usually they pass after dose adjustment. If the symptoms do not disappear, then the drug will most likely have to be replaced with a more suitable one in a particular case.
"Ambrobene" children's instructions do not recommend using in treatment simultaneously with antitussive drugs. This medication can be prescribed to patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, since it lacks sugar. During therapy, it is advisable to drink liquid in large quantities. The duration of the course may vary depending on the course of the disease. At the same time, without a doctorβs appointment, it is not worth using it for more than 5 days.
Take "Ambrobene", a syrup for children, the instruction gives instructions half an hour after a meal, washed down with liquid. For these purposes, do not use only carbonated drinks. In the packaging of the medicine there is a special measuring cup, thanks to which it is quite simple to measure the required dose. Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, then children under 2 years old are given 2.5 ml twice a day, for children under 6 years old the dosage is the same, however, it should be increased by one time, for children under 12 years old - 5 ml 3 times a day .
"Ambrobene", a syrup for children, the instruction allows for use by adults. In this case, 10 ml is recommended, which are taken 3 times at the beginning of the disease, then 2 times a day. Sometimes this drug may be recommended for use in premature babies, to stimulate the formation of a sufractant, a substance that interferes with the adhesion of the lung alveoli. Perhaps the use of the drug in the treatment of pneumonia and bronchial asthma.
Despite the high effectiveness and relative safety of the drug, it is impossible to use it on your own, without agreement with the doctor. This can lead to the development of side effects, which is highly undesirable.
This medicine is also available in tablets and a solution for inhalation, which in some cases can give the best effect in the treatment.