A drug called Libexin Muko is a popular cough syrup. It is produced by the French company Sanofi-Winthrop and other licensed firms. It is suitable for treating adults and children. "Libexin Muko" for children can be prescribed at preschool age, its taste is quite pleasant, and the medicine itself is safe for the child's body. The version of the drug for adult patients is characterized by an increased concentration of the active component. Next, we will get acquainted with the instructions for this drug and find out what means can be replaced if necessary.
Description of this medication
According to the instructions for use, Libexin Muko is an expectorant mucolytic. It can help liquefy, and, in addition, sputum separation, which makes it possible to get rid of cough as a symptom.
The active component is carbocysteine, which, in addition to mucolytic, also has a mucus-regulating effect. The use of this drug not only allows people to get rid of sputum with cough, but also makes it possible to normalize the formation of sputum for a while.
This syrup can be purchased at Russian pharmacies, and it also has several cheap counterparts. "Libexin Muko" is allowed to be used with other medicines, but it is advisable to consult a doctor first.
Indications for the use of the drug
The presented drug is prescribed for acute or chronic bronchopulmonary disease. This medicine specializes in diseases with increased production of viscous sputum or mucus. Thus, it should be used in the presence of tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis and so on. In addition, Libexin Muko is often prescribed during the preparation of patients for bronchoscopy or bronchography.
The method of use of the drug
This medicine is taken orally. This drug is available in two versions: 20 and 50 milligrams. A measuring spoon comes with a 20-milligram dosage. It has a volume of 5 milliliters. A measuring cup with a volume of 15 milliliters is supplied with a dosage of 50 milligrams.
The daily dosage for adults is 2250 milligrams. It is recommended, as a rule, to take one glass of syrup having a concentration of 50 milligrams. In total, three such glasses should be taken. This is confirmed by the instruction to "Libexin Muko."
The course of treatment is usually five days. In the event that during this period no positive changes are observed, then the doctor may extend the course after a second examination. It is forbidden to extend the course yourself.
The way to use the medicine for children
The daily dose of this drug for children aged two to five years is 200 milligrams. Children who are older than five years old must take 300 milligrams. Small patients can drink one scoop of syrup in the mornings and evenings, and an extra spoonful for lunch will be enough for older children.
Instructions for use with Libexin Muko for children must be followed.
Format of release and composition of the drug
So, as already noted earlier, the medication is a syrup that is produced in bottles with different volumes.
Currently, the drug manufacturer produces syrup with a concentration of 20 milligrams in bottles with a volume of 125 and 200 milliliters. A syrup with a concentration of 50 milligrams is produced in bottles with a volume of 125, 200 and 300 milliliters.
The lid of the medicine bottle is aluminum, and the bottles themselves are made of clear glass. All release forms are completed with cardboard packaging and include instructions for use with a measuring spoon or glass, which depends on the concentration. In addition to the active substance, which is carbocysteine, this medicine also includes sucrose along with methyl parahydroxybenzoate, cinnamon oil, ethyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
Interaction with other medicines
Libexin Muko along with other mucolytics is often prescribed in conjunction with bronchodilator drugs, especially in the event of obstructive bronchitis. In other situations, when abundant secretions of viscous sputum are only a symptom of a more serious disease, this syrup can be prescribed in conjunction with other medicines.
In the presence of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear or respiratory tract, mucolytics can be used with various antibiotics. It is worth noting that not all antibiotics can be compatible with mucolytics. The combination of incompatible drugs can lead to serious complications.
It is worth recalling that the combination of drugs without a doctor’s consultation or at least a pharmacist is prohibited. This recommendation should be followed even though the active substance of the drug is considered compatible with antimicrobial medications. You can take this drug syrup with alcohol.
Side effects
The likelihood of adverse reactions while taking Libexin Muko is very small. It is worth noting that this pharmaceutical product was tested in European certification centers and was allowed to treat children. True, in rare cases, adverse reactions can include manifestations such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and epigastric pain along with gastrointestinal bleeding and allergic reactions of varying severity.
In addition, a sensation of general weakness is quite possible, and, in addition, malaise, which may be accompanied by dizziness. The content of sucrose in this preparation is approximately 3.5 grams per scoop or 10.5 grams per glass. Patients with diabetes should consider this fact before taking the medication.
Contraindications
Contraindications to taking this medication are as follows:
- The presence in the patient of a peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines, as well as cystitis.
- Under the age of two.
- Against the background of hypersensitivity to carbocysteine or other components of the syrup.
During pregnancy
In the presence of pregnancy, the use of this medication is strictly prohibited. As with other mucolytic drugs, alternative cough treatment methods should be used. In addition to folk methods, it is recommended to take thinning medications like Bromhexine and Ambroxol, but only after medical advice.
Reception of this syrup during lactation is allowed, but with great care. When using this drug by pregnant women, they need regular examinations and medical supervision.
Drug overdose
Provided that the dose that was prescribed by the doctor is strictly observed, an overdose to the patient is not threatened. But it happens that some patients believe that this syrup is a weak drug and believe that the more it is used, the faster the desired therapeutic effect will come. Of course, this is an extremely erroneous opinion. It can even lead to the accumulation of drugs in the body, as a result of which itching, lethargy, dizziness, nausea, gastralgia and the like are not ruled out.
A still immature child’s body can respond to an overdose by the occurrence of a slight weakness. In case of an overdose, Quincke's edema is not excluded. In such situations, the drug syrup is discontinued, and you need to go to the doctor's office, who should prescribe symptomatic treatment.
Storage conditions
Store "Libexin Muco" at a temperature not exceeding twenty-five degrees. Shelf life, as a rule, is three years. The use of the drug at the end of this period is strictly prohibited.
Cost of medicine
The average cost for a 125-ml bottle in Russian pharmacies is four hundred rubles. For a 200-ml bottle, four hundred and fifty rubles must be given. It is worth noting that the prices of the drug may vary slightly depending on the region of sale. In addition, as practice shows, the price of this drug is constantly increasing, due to the fact that the medication is produced by a foreign manufacturer. Larger vials with this medicine are not supplied to Russia. But there are pharmacies in which they can be ordered individually.
Analogues of Libexin Muko
Cheaper, but no less effective counterparts are medicines in the form of Bronchobos and Fluditec. In addition, it is possible to replace this drug with drugs such as Mukodin along with Mukosol, Mukopront or Bronkotar.
Now let's move on to consumer reviews and find out what people write about this drug.
Reviews about the drug
Based on the reviews, it can be said that Libexin Muko is an effective mucolytic syrup for adults and children over two years of age. This drug managed to gain the trust of many Russian doctors, and at the same time, most patients like this medicine.
People also praise this drug because there are no side effects in people taking it. Parents of young children are grateful to him for helping the kids with cough.
The biggest drawback, according to reviews of “Libexin Muko,” is the high cost of the drug, and, in addition, its possible increase over time. The disadvantages also include the fact that this drug is not suitable for use by pregnant women and involves several contraindications, and, in addition, has a high sucrose content.
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