The drug "Erespal" the instruction defines as an anti-bronchoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory drug, which is prescribed to patients with diseases of the upper respiratory tract of inflammatory origin. The name of this drug, universally recognized by the international medical community, is fenspiride.
The drug "Erespal" is effective due to the fact that its components are able to have a pronounced relaxing effect with spasmodic contractions of the muscles of the respiratory tract in general and bronchi in particular. At the same time, Erespal reduces the number of mediators produced due to the inflammatory process and reduces the secretion of bronchial glands. As a result, it helps to reduce the amount of sputum, as well as remove cramps that cause coughing and improve the general condition of the upper respiratory tract.
Erespal instructions for use recommends using in case of pronounced symptoms of the following inflammatory diseases:
- Bronchitis.
- Laryngitis.
- Pharyngitis.
- Otitis.
- Rhinitis.
- Whooping cough.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Tracheobronchitis.
- Rhinopharyngitis.
- Measles.
It is also advisable to prescribe the drug with the appearance of both dry and wet cough of any origin. Perhaps as a temporary prescription of the drug "Erespal", the use of which will be appropriate for the symptomatic treatment of inflammatory processes, as well as regular use as part of maintenance therapy (for example, with bronchial asthma).
Dosage and route of administration
Since the pharmaceutical industry produces this drug in the form of syrup and tablets, the method of administration and dosage are determined by the type of drug that the patient chooses.
Erespal tablets released The instructions for use advise taking one tablet 2-3 times a day (depending on the severity of the condition and the prescription of the doctor), and take the syrup from three to six times a day, one tablespoon, without washing down with liquid.
It is also worth noting that this tool in the form of tablets should not be used to treat children under 14 years of age. Before reaching this age, they can use syrup, taking 3-4 tablespoons per day. Children under two years of age can take the drug in a volume of not more than 4 teaspoons per day. If necessary, Erespal can be mixed with baby food.
Overdose, contraindications and recommendations
Erespal has practically no contraindications, but, nevertheless, in some cases, the drug must be taken with caution. In particular, since there are no reliable data from clinical studies regarding the effect of the components of the drug on fetal development, its use is not recommended during pregnancy. Also, Erespal instructions for use do not recommend taking people with hypersensitivity to the individual substances that make up it, as well as if the patient has diabetes.
In case of an overdose of the drug, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea may occur, caused by irritation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus or stomach. Symptoms of an allergic reaction in the form of edema or a rash that occurs after the withdrawal of Erespal can also occur. The main treatment in case of overdose is gastric lavage, as well as the treatment of individual symptoms. An ECG may be necessary to rule out reactions from the heart.
Side effects that are possible in the case of using the drug are also allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, skin itching, small swelling. Sometimes a mild form of drowsiness or a slight tachycardia may appear.
The drug "Erespal" is effective due to the fact that its components are able to have a pronounced relaxing effect with spasmodic contractions of the muscles of the respiratory tract in general and bronchi in particular. At the same time, the drug reduces the amount of mediators produced due to the inflammatory process and reduces the secretion of bronchial glands. As a result, Erespal helps reduce sputum, as well as remove cramps that cause coughing and improve the general condition of the upper respiratory tract.