Plantain extract is a fairly effective natural remedy with a hemostatic, wound healing and anti-inflammatory property. It is used for coughing to dilute sputum, followed by withdrawal. Thanks to it, blood pressure caused by cough is reduced, the healing of lung tissue is accelerated and immunity is strengthened.
Release form
This medication is a rich brown tint syrup. It is sold in a convenient plastic bottle packed in a cardboard box. The mass of syrup is usually one hundred and thirty grams. The package also contains instructions for the use of plantain extract and a measuring spoon that allows you to accurately measure the dosage of the drug. In pharmacies, this tool is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.
The composition of the drug
The main component is plantain extract, made from the leaves of the plant. The composition also includes mallow flowers and vitamin C. In addition, this product contains auxiliary substances: sugar, alcohol and preservatives E 216 and E 218. Thanks to plantain, this drug has a lot of useful properties.
The chemical composition and properties of plantain
This plant was used in ancient times for healing wounds. The leaves of this plant contain tannins, a huge amount of vitamin C, B and K. And they also have eight organic acids, polysaccharides and alkaloids.
Due to its rich composition, the decoction, extract and natural juice of the leaves have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, plantain has analgesic, hypnotic, biliary, sedative and anti-allergic effects. This plant proved to be especially good in the treatment of pulmonary diseases: tuberculosis, bronchitis, pleurisy and pneumonia.
To whom it is contraindicated
Despite the many useful properties, an overdose of a drug from plantain threatens with the following problems:
- It is able to thicken blood, because of which a person with increased blood coagulation feels discomfort. This property is especially dangerous for patients with a tendency to form blood clots.
- It is undesirable to take the drug from plantain with peptic ulcer.
- People with gastritis should be careful and use the funds from this plant in a very metered way.
In addition, it is not recommended to use plantain for individual intolerance or allergies.
Side effects
Due to the fact that ascorbic acid and sugar are added to this product, it has some limitations. For example, plantain syrup cannot be used by a person with diabetes. If the patient has renal failure, then uncontrolled intake of ascorbic acid can harm him. And also this substance negatively affects the health of a person who has blood clots.
The patient may have a fever or shortness of breath. In such cases, you should consult a doctor. Perhaps the drug caused side effects, and the patient is strongly discouraged from continuing to use it. Sometimes, while taking the drug, an upset stomach occurs, the color of feces or urine changes. Such an action is considered normal and should not cause concern. Over time, the body will get used to and the condition will stabilize. If such changes are accompanied by pain in the stomach, nausea or diarrhea, then you should consult a doctor.
Syrup with plantain distorts the performance in a blood test. Due to ascorbic acid, inaccuracies arise in determining the transaminase activity, the amount of bilirubin or glucose.
How to use
According to the instructions, plantain extract is consumed throughout the day. Due to its soft composition, as a rule, there are no restrictions associated with the exact time of taking the drug. It can be drunk both before and after meals. Adult patients take two scoops at a time. Usually, plantain syrup is taken three times a day throughout the day. If the disease proceeds in an acute form, then a five-time admission is allowed.
Children under two years of age do not use cough plantain extract. Up to seven years, you can drink only half a scoop and no more than three times a day. From seven to fourteen already take six scoops per day. The norm is distributed three times. Doctors recommend drinking syrup with warm water.
As for pregnant women, doctors, as a rule, are not opposed to using syrup during pregnancy. During this period, they try to reduce the dosage of the drug or shorten the period of its use.
Operating principle
Once in the stomach, the syrup stimulates an increase in mucus, which in turn enters the respiratory tract. Thus, it envelops the irritated tissues of the diseased organ, so that they heal, and the cough reflex is noticeably reduced.
In addition, due to the pronounced antimicrobial properties, the number of bacteria is gradually reduced. Vitamin C acts on the immune system, making it work as intense as possible. Thanks to this syrup, the healing process takes place very quickly and imperceptibly. According to users, sometimes five or seven days is enough to completely get rid of a cough.
Compatibility with other drugs
Plantain extract is undesirable to take along with other dry cough remedies. And also, as a rule, do not use plantain syrup along with drugs that, on the contrary, help reduce sputum. It goes well with black, green or herbal tea. In addition, it can be washed down with lemon broth or orange juice diluted with warm water. The recommended course of treatment is no more than twenty days, during which you can completely get rid of cough. If for some reason the recovery did not occur or the disease soon returned again, then you can continue taking the drug.
Analogs and storage
This product is stored for twenty-four months at a temperature not exceeding twenty-five degrees. If the patient began to use syrup, then his shelf life is markedly reduced and is already one month. To analogues of the drug can be attributed syrup "Alteyka". As well as excellent expectorant properties possessed Ledum extract. Gedelix syrup also proved to be quite good among patients. Thus, there are remedies that can replace plantain extract.
User reviews
In their reviews, users often mention this syrup. Plantain extract for cough, in their opinion, is quite an effective remedy. Especially well-proven drugs such as Herbion and Doctor Theiss. Judging by the reviews, syrup is a more convenient form of the drug, compared to tablets. It is extremely convenient to give children. Thanks to the pleasant, sweet taste, kids are happy to eat a delicious medicine.
The drug from "Doctor Tyssa" contains components that perfectly anesthetize the sore throat and soothe the bronchi. Manufacturers recommend using it at night before bedtime, so that a sick person can get a good night's sleep. In addition to plantain, Doctor Taiss also added extracts of chamomile, mint and thyme.
It has a fairly pleasant aroma and sweet taste. According to patients, they distinctly smelled mint and plantain. But the taste promised by the manufacturers of honey is completely inaudible. Sometimes users complain of an insufficient effect in acute bronchitis. Some of them did not feel improvement and were very upset. Perhaps the problem was ignoring other drugs besides syrup. It is too frivolous to hope that using only one herbal preparation can cure a disease such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
Typically, users take plantain leaf extract two tablespoons per day or four volumetric. Patients notice the first improvement the very next day. As a rule, recovery comes quickly enough. It is also important that patients completely stop night cough. Parents of young children are especially pleased. Indeed, often a strong cough in a child provokes a gag reflex.
In a word, plantain syrup has practically no shortcomings. It rarely causes side effects. Any inconvenience is associated primarily with acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system. Such patients should be careful and not exceed the permissible norm.