The drug "Stoptussin Fito" describes the instruction as a complex tool that has a pronounced expectorant and mucolytic effect. In addition, taking this medication has a characteristic antitussive, secretolytic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect on the patient's body. At the same time, the action of this complex mucolytic drug is based on a local anesthetic effect on the receptors of the so-called small bronchi, a decrease in the viscosity of sputum and stimulation of the process of its evacuation from the bronchi.
An expectorant "Stoptussin Fito" is produced (there is always an instruction for it in every package), mainly in the form of a syrup of black-brown color, which has a characteristic smell of thyme. The composition of this mucolytic drug as the main ingredients includes a liquid extract of thyme, thyme and a liquid extract of plantain.
Additional substances are propyl parahydroxybenzoate, purified honey, sodium benzoate, purified water and sucrose. This syrup is delivered, as a rule, in dark glass bottles with a special measured beaker that comes with the kit. In addition, today on sale you can find drops and tablets with the same name.
The manual recommends taking the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial drug Stoptussin Fito solely for the purpose of treating chronic and acute forms of inflammatory diseases affecting the respiratory tract. In addition, it is recommended to use this mucolytic agent for infections of the broncho-pulmonary system, complicated by a debilitating, dry cough. For the treatment of patients diagnosed with pneumoconiosis, the secretolytic medicine Stoptussin Fito is also excellent. The syrup instruction advises taking and in order to eliminate the painful symptoms in bronchial asthma. Among other things, this anti-inflammatory drug is often used to relieve cough during surgical interventions.
The instruction categorically prohibits prescribing the secretolitic medicine "Stoptussin Fito" if the patient has an individual intolerance to the extract of thyme, thyme or plantain, as well as in case of an allergic reaction to any other components that are present in its composition. Women bearing a child (especially in the first months) should also refuse to take this antimicrobial and antitussive drug and, if possible, replace it with another medication. In addition, the list of direct contraindications includes the period of breastfeeding a newborn baby. In this case, doctors also strongly recommend that you refrain from using the mucolytic drug Stoptussin Fito. For children, only the attending doctor can prescribe this secretolytic agent based on the results of the examination and relevant tests.