Everyone knows firsthand that coughing is a very unpleasant, annoying symptom of many diseases, because everyone can get sick and cough - from babies to people of respectable age. One of the remedies for this health condition is Herbion for a wet cough. Reviews about it are given by both patients and doctors.
Convenient form of release
The drug "Herbion" from a wet cough receives positive reviews in terms of release form, because it is a syrup with a pleasant taste and a light specific aroma. KRKA from Slovenia in the line of herbal preparations has three types of medicines under the same brand name "Herbion" - with primrose, plantain and ivy. Each of these tools has its own goals. So, "Herbion" with primrose helps in the treatment of wet cough. It is packaged in 150 ml bottles packed in original cardboard boxes. A measuring spoon is enclosed in each package, which is convenient when taking the medicine and is noted positively by patients who have used this drug in treatment.
Nature is for health!
Those who come to the pharmacy for drugs that help to overcome the cough almost always decide to opt for herbal medicines, because it is believed that such drugs are not only effective, but also safe. Therefore, pharmacists very often hear the question: "Which" Herbion "helps with a wet cough?" If the cough is wet, then on the advice of a doctor you can buy the herbal preparation "Herbion" with primrose extract. This name of the drug is conditional, because two types of plants work in it - primrose and thyme.
The correct name of the plant is primrose - primrose (Primulaceae). It received its romantic name by the name of the family to which it belongs - Primrose. In folk medicine, this plant has long been used as a tool to help fight wet coughs.
Thyme, otherwise called thyme, is very popular in southern Europe as a seasoning. And its expectorant, bronchodilator and antiseptic properties allow it to be a sought-after component of many drugs in modern pharmacology.
The union of primrose and thyme made the Herbion drug one of the most popular in the line of pharmaceutical herbal syrups for coughs.
The manufacturer of the drug, after conducting the necessary studies, releases a herbal preparation in the following combination of its active ingredients:
- spring primrose primrose liquid extract is made from primrose root and purified water, and from 1 part of plant material, from 1.2 to 4.6 parts of the extract are water-based;
- thyme of ordinary grass liquid extract is made from thyme of grass and purified water, 3.3 parts of an aqueous extract are obtained from 1 part of a medicinal plant.
For the manufacture of a medicinal product for wet cough "Herbion" with a primrose, the manufacturer uses 1 part of the primrose extract and 2 parts of thyme extract. Moreover, in 5 ml of syrup of the first component contains 1.03 grams, and the second - 2.06 grams.
As additional components, the drug contains levomenthol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (food supplement under the index E218) and sucrose. These substances create the desired consistency of the syrup, and also give it a certain taste and aroma.
How does the active component of the drug work?
The drug "Herbion" from a wet cough, the composition of which includes two plant components, belongs to the pharmacological group of secretolytics and stimulators of the motor function of the respiratory tract in combinations (an expectorant of plant origin). Its functionality is based on the harmonious work of two plant extracts. It has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect.
The basis of the drug is primrose extract, despite its smaller amount compared to thyme extract. After all, it is this plant that contains those substances that stimulate the activation of the secretion of the bronchi, dilute sputum, and contribute to its removal from the lungs. This property of the drug is due to the presence of saponins in the primrose extract. In addition to improving the effect of sputum discharge, this component of the Herbion preparation helps to normalize blood circulation in the bronchopulmonary system, which makes the production and discharge of sputum more effective. This property of the primrose made the Herbion drug an active component in the treatment of the so-called senile cough, when due to age-related changes in the body, sputum poorly departs, accumulating in the bronchi and causing a cough. Primrose extract promotes the formation of a protective film on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, thereby inhibiting cough receptors.
Thyme (thyme) extract also plays a role . Its unique essential oil - thymol - has an antiseptic effect, passing through the bronchi, has a disinfecting effect. Also, this substance promotes thinning of thick sputum and relaxation of the bronchi, activating special bronchial cells - ciliary epithelium. All this makes the work of thymol effective in removing the secretion of the bronchi, it also has some analgesic effect.
Levomenthol has an anti-inflammatory effect, facilitates breathing, affecting the mucous membranes of the entire respiratory tract. It activates the work of two plant components, makes the drug more effective in solving its tasks.
How to treat a wet cough?
Coughing, which occurs as a symptom of various malfunctions in the body, can be different - dry and wet, with difficult to separate sputum and the inability to cough up well to clear the airways. In clinical therapy, cough treatment is carried out against the background of treatment of the causes of its appearance. Therefore, the most correct is a complex therapy, which includes drugs such as "Herbion" with primrose or "Herbion" from a wet cough with ivy. Yes, the latter drug also has the ability to combat wet coughs, although ivy extract is the basis for it. The main difference between this drug and the one considered above is that it is made with the use of alcohol infusion, which makes it absolutely contraindicated for children, pregnant or breast-feeding women, as well as people involved in controlling various mechanisms, which requires an increased concentration of attention.
Due to its composition, "Herbion", a syrup with primrose, receives grateful reviews from patients of different ages and recommendatory responses from specialists. Its use is more productive if carried out in combination with other drugs according to available indications, as well as physiotherapeutic procedures. About which drugs and physiotherapy to use in complex treatment, only a specialist makes the decision on the basis of the results of the examination, analysis, medical history, adequate determination of the cause of the disease.
When should I take the medicine?
For a herbal-based medicinal product "Herbion" against a wet cough, the instructions for use indicate the main direction of work - a cough with sputum that is difficult to separate and difficult coughing. Therefore, it is prescribed for use in the following cases:
- bronchitis (acute and chronic);
- chronic laryngotracheitis;
- acute tracheitis;
- acute respiratory infection of the lower respiratory tract of unspecified etiology.
The drug helps to fight the so-called catarrhal cough. But treatment should be carried out only after consultation with a doctor in conjunction with other drugs and physiotherapy procedures. No need to self-medicate, even with a herbal preparation, because only a specialist can make the correct diagnosis.
If the medicine should not be taken?
Very often prescribes the drug "Herbion" children's doctor - pediatrician. The specialist will determine what the cause of the cough is and what drugs can help cope with it. Even seemingly harmless plant-based medicines have contraindications for use, which must be taken into account in the appointment of therapy. For the preparation "Herbion" from a wet cough based on primrose and thyme, such restrictions are:
- pregnancy;
- bronchial asthma;
- high sensitivity to the ingredients of the drug;
- recent cereal history;
- lactation;
- recent laryngitis (obstructive);
- congenital sucrose-isomaltase deficiency;
- fructose intolerance;
- diabetes;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
The drug is contraindicated for use in children under 2 years of age, as well as pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Side effect
The drug based on plant materials "Herbion" (syrup) has a sweet taste. This must be taken into account when prescribing and taking the drug, as it can cause allergic reactions. Also, as a side effect of the drug, gastrointestinal symptoms may appear - diarrhea, constipation or nausea. The unpleasant consequences that appear and do not go away on their own in the treatment of cough require its cancellation. If necessary, symptomatic treatment should be given. All side effects of the drug "Herbion" must be told to the attending physician.
How to take the drug?
For the medicine "Herbion" from a wet cough, the instructions for use indicate strict adherence to the dosage and dosage regimen. In each cardboard box with a bottle of the drug, the manufacturer invests a special measuring spoon. Its volume corresponds to 5 ml of the drug. The medicine is taken 3-4 times a day after meals. Each serving should be washed down with plenty of water. The exact number of doses per day should be prescribed by a doctor. For adult patients, the instruction for use recommends taking 3 measured spoons of the drug at the same time, which corresponds to 15 mg of the drug. Children are shown the use of the drug depending on age.
Children and Herbion
"Herbion" from a wet cough for children is prescribed taking into account age. The specific dosage is presented in the table below.
| Patient age | The number of measuring spoons per dose with three meals a day |
| 2-5 years old | Half a scoop, which corresponds to 2.5 ml of the drug |
5-14 years old | One measuring spoon - 5 ml |
| 14-18 years old | Two scoops - 10 ml |
"Herbion", an expectorant syrup based on primrose and thyme, to obtain a qualitative therapeutic effect, is taken in a course that lasts from 2 to 3 weeks. The exact time of use of the medicine should be said by the doctor.
Possible overdose
The product has a specific aroma and sweet taste. But you can’t take it thoughtlessly - this is a medicine. There is no information about a possible overdose of the drug. But all therapeutic doses are indicated in the table above; increasing them at one’s discretion is not recommended. Potentially manifestation of intestinal disorders due to the activity of saponin-containing components.
Medicines together - is it possible or not?
It is necessary to clearly know which cough "Herbion" should be purchased at the pharmacy and taken. The attending physician will make a diagnosis, collect the patient’s history, and give clear recommendations on the use of a particular drug. He also needs to know what medicines are prescribed to the patient and whether their combined use with "Herbion" based on primrose is possible.
This drug should not be combined with the use of antitussive drugs, as this can provoke stagnation of sputum and worsening of well-being. You can not use this tool with reverse direction drugs that work to reduce the secretion of the bronchi. There are no other restrictions on joint treatment with different drugs, therefore, “Herbion” for wet cough reviews and in this area has only positive.
How to buy and store the drug?
The medicine "Herbion" with primrose is dispensed from the pharmacy network at the request of the buyer without a doctor’s prescription. Pharmacists often hear the question of how much Herbion costs. After all, a lot of herbal preparations are produced, often they have similar effects, but the price of them can be different. In pharmacies, the cost of this drug per package varies between 250-350 rubles. It should be stored out of the reach of children, without access to sunlight, at room temperature. After the expiration date, the drug should be disposed of, it can not be treated!
What do doctors and patients say about the medicine?
"Herbion" from a wet cough receives only positive reviews from specialists and patients. Doctors talk about the successful practice of complex therapy, which includes this medicine. Patients like Herbion for its ease of use, easy dosing with a measuring spoon attached to each package, virtually no side effects, and the ability to conduct complex treatment without compromising health. It is especially noted in many responses that the drug is also readily taken by children, because it has a sweetish taste and unobtrusive aroma.
The drug for pregnant and lactating women
"Herbion" against wet cough during pregnancy is contraindicated due to the lack of high-quality, comprehensive studies of its effect on the fetus or infant. It is also unknown whether the active substances cross the placental barrier and into breast milk. That is why it should not be taken by women who are expecting the birth of a baby or who are already breast-feeding a baby.
Comprehensive treatment is the key to quality recovery
Any treatment, even of the seemingly usual “catarrhal” cough, should be carried out only after examination and an adequate diagnosis. Self-medication without consulting a specialist is fraught with serious complications, because in order to qualitatively cure the disease and get rid of its symptoms, the exact cause of its appearance should be established. This is impossible to do for a simple layman, even despite many years of experience treating himself and his family. Therefore, any disease, including a wet cough, requires a visit to the doctor or call him at home. It is difficult to cure a cough only with medications. It is necessary to take a whole range of measures, including physiotherapy, vitamin and mineral complexes, changing the regime of the day and observing hygiene points and sanitary standards. Despite the fact that the herbal remedy "Herbion" for wet cough has an absolute majority of reviews, it must be taken only after receiving the appointment of a specialist.