Inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract are especially common in the autumn-winter season. Most often, such pathological conditions are observed in children.
In order to prevent your body from getting sick, you need to regularly drink vitamins, eat balanced and exercise.
If the prevention of influenza and seasonal colds did not help you, we recommend using a drug like Inspiron. For children and adult patients, this medication is available in various forms. In which, we will tell a little further.
Composition, description, packaging and form
The drug "Inspiron" can be purchased in two forms:
- The tablets are white, biconvex, round, coated. The active component of this tool is fenspiride hydrochloride. In addition to it, the drug contains additional substances in the form of calcium hydrogen phosphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, dihydrate, povidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and a mixture of Opadry. You can buy the mentioned medicine in blisters and in packs of cardboard, respectively.
- Suspension "Inspiron". The syrup for oral administration has a light yellow color (may be colorless), as well as a specific aroma. In the medicinal fluid, slight opalescence is allowed. The active ingredient of the drug in question is fenspiride hydrochloride. As for the additional components, the following substances are used as them: licorice root extract, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, sugar, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerin, potassium sorbate, vanillin, honey linden aroma, sodium saccharin and water. The medicine goes on sale in bottles that are placed in bundles of thick paper.
Pharmacodynamics of the drug
How does the drug “Inspiron” work? Tablets and syrup have anti-inflammatory and anti-bronchoconstrictor properties, which are caused by the following mechanisms:
- inhibition of histamine H1 receptors, which contributes to the relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the bronchi;
- anti-inflammatory effect, leading to a decrease in the synthesis of a number of anti-inflammatory factors (cytokines, TNF-a, thromboxane, free radicals, leukotrienes, arachidonic acid metabolites, prostaglandins), which produce a bronchoconstrictor effect;
- suppression of alpha-1-adrenergic receptors, stimulating the production of viscous mucus in the bronchi.
Drug kinetics
Inspiron's instructions inform that the maximum content of this drug in the blood is reached 6 hours after its use.
The half-life of the active component is 12 hours. It stands out with urine.
Indications for taking the drug
What diseases are prescribed such medication as Inspiron? Syrup and tablets are recommended for use for:
- symptomatic treatment of whooping cough;
- treatment of inflammatory processes occurring in the respiratory tract and ENT organs of acute and chronic nature (for example, sinusitis, rhinitis, otitis media, tracheitis, rhinotracheobronchitis, rhinopharyngitis, bronchitis), as well as obstructive pulmonary diseases (chronic form) and as part of complex therapy of bronchial asthma ;
- eliminating the respiratory symptoms of measles and flu;
- elimination of allergic rhinitis of all types, as well as other manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions from the respiratory system and ENT organs.
Contraindications to taking the medication
The drug "Inspiron" for cough and other diseases is prohibited for pregnant women, with increased sensitivity to its components and breastfeeding.
It should be noted that the drug in the form of a syrup is contraindicated for people with galactose intolerance, lack of lactase and glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
Detailed instructions "Inspiron" (tablets)
Any form of the drug in question should be taken only orally after eating.
The daily dosage of Inspiron tablets, which is used to treat chronic diseases, is 1 tablet twice a day.
To enhance the effect of the drug in the treatment of acute pathological conditions, it is recommended to use three tablets three times a day.
The duration of this drug depends on the clinic of the disease and is decided individually only by the attending physician.
Method for use of medicinal syrup
The instruction of Inspiron states that the drug in the form of a suspension is prescribed for children from 2 years old. It is recommended to be taken orally at a dosage of 2-4 mg per kg of body weight. In this case, the total amount of medication is divided into three doses.
With a child weighing less than 10 kg, the drug is prescribed at a dose of 20-40 mg (10-20 ml of syrup) three times a day. With a weight of more than 10 kg, the drug must be taken in an amount of 60-120 mg (30-60 ml) three times a day.
As for adolescent children from 12 years old, as well as adult patients, they are prescribed a daily dose of 90-180 mg (45-90 ml of suspension) per day (divided into three doses).
The duration of treatment with syrup depends on the clinic of the disease and is determined by the doctor individually.
Side effects
Can the drug “Inspiron” cause undesirable reactions? Pills and syrup rarely cause negative effects. Although in some cases, patients may still develop the following phenomena:
- nausea, stomach pain, digestive upset, diarrhea and vomiting;
- erythema, Quincke's edema, rash, erythema pigmentosa, pruritus and urticaria;
- sinus tachycardia, which usually goes away after dosage adjustment;
- drowsiness;
- fatigue and weakness.
Overdose symptoms
The Inspiron instruction says that this drug must be taken at the dosages strictly recommended by the doctor. If this advice is neglected, then the patient may experience signs of an overdose such as agitation, drowsiness, vomiting, sinus tachycardia, and nausea.
To eliminate the above phenomena, the stomach is washed to the victim, and an electrocardiogram and symptomatic therapy are also performed.
Drug compatibility with other drugs
The drug in question is not recommended to be combined with alcohol, as well as sedatives. Otherwise, it can cause a sedative effect.
Special recommendations
Inspiron therapy does not replace antibiotic treatment.
Due to the fact that the medicine in the form of a syrup contains sugar, it is forbidden to give it to patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as to people who follow a low-calorie diet (about 3 g of sugar is contained in one dessert spoon of Inspiron). In addition, this medicine should be used with extreme caution by drivers of vehicles and those whose work is associated with the management of dangerous and complex mechanisms.
Expiration date, conditions of sale and storage
You can buy Inspiron tablets or syrup in a pharmacy without a medical prescription. This product should be protected from children, and also stored in packaging at temperatures up to 26 degrees.
The shelf life of the drug in question is 24 months.
The drug "Inspiron": analogues and price
If there are contraindications for taking Inspiron, doctors recommend replacing it with one of the following drugs: Bronhomax, Erespal, Fosidal, Amispiron IC.
It should be especially noted that the listed drugs can have completely different side effects, dosages and contraindications. Therefore, before taking them, you must familiarize yourself with the instructions.
The price of this medicine varies within 200 rubles.
Consumer reviews about the drug
Testimonials about the syrup and Inspiron tablets are very similar. According to their reports, this medication copes well with the task. It quickly eliminates the symptoms of respiratory infections.
As for negative reviews, then, as a rule, they are associated with the frequent occurrence of allergic reactions. Also, often patients complain of an unpleasant smell and taste of the drug.