Gedelix Drops is a herbal cough medicine made on the basis of ivy leaves. German-made medicine manufactured by Krewel Meuselbach GmbH. Certified product assigned ATX code: R05CA12.
As indicated by the instructions for drops "Gedelix", the active component of the drug - ivy extract - contains glycosidic saponins, which have a secretolytic, mucolytic and antispasmodic effect. With inflammation, the drug acts quickly and effectively. Gedelix plant substances heal wounds, relieve inflammation, and also remove toxins because they contain antioxidants.
- The instruction says that saponins in the composition of the drug have antifungal and antibacterial effects.
- The active substance also contains triterpenoids, which eliminate spasms, dilute and remove sputum, turn a dry cough into a wet one.
- The content of flavonoids provides microcirculation, improves liver and kidney function, removes toxins and acid in the urine.
The composition of the drug
As indicated by the instruction, "Gedelix" in drops and syrup is produced. One hundred milligrams of the medicine drops four grams of extract. In addition to the main component, the medication includes auxiliary substances that help its absorption. The active substance is combined with glycerol, propylene glycol, flavor, anise oil, levomenthol, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil.
Gedelix drops for oral administration are a yellow viscous liquid with a specific odor. During prolonged storage of the drug, sediment may form at the bottom of the drug. If you shake the medicine, the liquid becomes cloudy.
The product is available in a volume of 100 milliliters in a glass bottle. A dropper bottle is placed in a cardboard box along with a dosage spoon.
In what cases should I take the drug?
The indications for the use of Gedelix drops according to the instructions are chronic and acute forms of infectious or inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, during which a person develops a dry cough.
It should be understood that dry and wet cough is treated differently. Therefore, the most common question about mucolytic drugs, which cure does Gedelix cure?
Syrup and drops can be used only in the treatment of dry cough.
Note that Gedelix is ​​freely sold in pharmacies, a prescription is not required. However, before buying a medicine, you should consult a doctor in order to find out the exact diagnosis and type of cough, and also to find out if there are contraindications to the use of the drug.
There is no glucose in the drops, so they are suitable for patients with diabetes. However, five milliliters of the drug contains 1.75 grams of sorbitol. Taking the medicine is not contraindicated for car drivers.
You can keep the drug at home at room temperature. It is not necessary to store Gedelix in the refrigerator. The medicine should be protected from sunlight and from children. It is stored for four years. But after the start of admission, this period should not exceed 6 months.
When should you not take a medicine?
The instructions for drops "Gedelix" also contains information on contraindications:
- The most serious contraindication to taking is the presence of bronchial asthma in a patient. These patients require other treatment.
- It is forbidden to use the drug in patients with hypersensitivity to the plant components of the drug.
- You can not use the treatment of "Gedelix" for those who have a lack of the enzyme arginine succinate synthetase.
- Drops "Hekdeliks" are contraindicated in children under two years of age.
- People with laryngitis are asked to refrain from taking this drug.
- A contraindication is a violation of the human cardiovascular system.
- Do not prescribe a drug for diseases of the thyroid gland.
You can not combine the drug with antitussive drugs. This can trap sputum in the airways and not remove it from the body.
Drops from Gedelix cough are prohibited for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This can negatively affect the development of the fetus or baby.
If the remedy does not help for four days, and the patient feels worse, you should consult a doctor and replace the drug.
Side effects and signs of overdose
Gedelix, like any medicine, has a number of side effects. It should be remembered that this is a herbal preparation, and, therefore, can cause allergic reactions.
Experts also do not exclude the appearance of other negative manifestations when taking the drug:
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- isolated cases of the appearance of pain in the region of the stomach are known.
Do not forget about the need to consult a doctor with the appearance of such signs, as well as the fact that the drug should be replaced with negative side effects.
With an overdose, a person feels the same symptoms. Plus, a person may experience nervous agitation, and gastroenteritis may appear. In this case, the symptoms themselves should be treated.
How to apply the medication?
Take Gedelix drops after meals. The doctor may adjust the dosage depending on the complexity of the disease and the age of the patient. However, if this did not happen, then the drug is drunk three times a day. Shake the bottle before use.
Adults are recommended a single dose in the amount of 31 drops. The daily dose will be 93 drops. Dilute the product before use should not be. But after taking it, you can drink it.
When prescribing a medicine, the doctor will indicate the duration of the course of treatment, but he should not exceed weeks. As soon as the symptoms disappear, treatment should not be discontinued. After this, the medicine is recommended to drink another two to three days.
Features of taking drops by children
How to take Gedelix drops for children?
The composition of the drug is completely natural, so it is prescribed from birth. In this case, for children, the dosage changes. It is described in detail in the instructions. The baby should drink the medicine after eating, if necessary, mixing it with water.
- Up to two years, drops are not prescribed for children. Due to excipients, this form of medication can provoke laryngospasm. Babies and toddlers can be given syrup with water.
- From two to four years old, a child can drink 16 drops of Gedelix three times a day.
- Children aged four to ten years can drink 21 drops of the medicine three times.
- For children from the age of ten years, the dosage will be the same as for an adult patient. If you give Gedelix drops to children, the dosage should never be changed at your own discretion.
They drink the medicine for up to seven days. But if after four days the baby's condition does not improve, then the doctor should replace the cough remedy.
You can not drink the medicine with those drugs that block the cough reflex. In a child, in this case, sputum will accumulate in the bronchi and bronchitis may occur.
Doctors note the high effectiveness of the drug, but often side effects can occur in children: allergic reactions in the form of a skin rash, itching. Ivy extract, as well as additional components, can cause upset stomach, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea in babies.
If the child is prone to disruption of the digestive system, it is better to refuse to take this medicine. The reason to refuse to take the drug and fructose intolerance in the baby. If unwanted symptoms still appear, you need to consult a doctor again and change the treatment.
Adults should pay attention that the medicine should be kept away from babies. If he accidentally drinks a large dose, then he will poison.
The price of Gedelix will be presented below.
How can I replace the drug with cough?
Gedelix has both analogues in structure and medicines that have a similar effect using other ingredients.
Structural analogues for a similar main component can be called “Prospan” and “Prospan sachet”. Both drugs are available in Germany and both are similar in indications. However, Gedelix is ​​cheaper. "Herbion" is a plant-based analogue.
The effects of Kipferon, Norkolut, Lizobakt, Bronholeks, Aktifed Expectorant, Traifemol, Lazolvan are similar in their effects.
Note that "Lazolvan" is a drug with a wider spectrum of action. In addition, it is allowed to asthmatics, but its indications may differ from Gedelix, so you need to decide with your doctor which medicine is more suitable for the patient.
There are also substitutes for children - "Herbion", "Doctor Mom" ​​for children, "Syrup Prospan", "Bronchobos", syrup "Fluditek", "Bromhexine" in syrup and "Ascoril".
The price of Gedelix
The cost of the drug in drops in Russia is from 300 to 360 rubles. It depends on the region and the pharmacy network.
Reviews
Most often, reviews of Gedelix drops refer to the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of cough. It helps with flu and SARS, as well as tracheitis with dry cough. Drops with ivy extract quickly contribute to getting rid of sputum and healing. The patient after starting the medication forgets about a painful cough.
In young children, the risk of developing bacteria in the bronchi is reduced. The tool prevents serious illnesses - bronchitis and pneumonia. When using "Gedelix" a positive effect is noted on the fourth day.