In the article, we consider the instructions for use with Bronchipret in drops and syrup.
It is a drug used to treat respiratory tract pathologies. The effect of the drug is aimed at expectorant, antitussive effect. The active substances in the composition of the drug are ivy and thyme. Implemented "Bronchipret" in two pharmacological forms: drops, syrup.
Pharmacological forms
The manufacturer produces the medicine in the form of syrup and drops.
Bronchipret drops are packaged in bottles made of dark glass. They hold 50 and 100 ml of medicine. Each vessel is equipped with a metering device, a screw cap, a safety ring. Additionally, the bottles are packed in packs of cardboard and are accompanied by a manufacturer's annotation.
The syrup is packaged in dark glass bottles, also containing 50 or 100 ml of the drug. Each bottle has a metering drip mechanism, a screw cap, a safety ring. Additionally, the bottle is placed in a pack of cardboard and is accompanied by a measuring cup and the manufacturer's annotation.
Composition, description
Bronchipret drops look like a clear liquid with a light brown color and aroma of thyme.
The main components are:
- Tincture of ivy leaves.
- Thyme Liquid Extract.
As auxiliary substances in the composition of drops "Bronchipret" are used: purified water, citric acid monohydrate, sodium saccharin.
The syrup looks like a clear liquid, which is distinguished by a light brown tint and a specific aroma.
The main active ingredients in the composition of the syrup:
- Ivy leaf extract (liquid).
- Thyme herb extract (liquid).
Additional substances are: water, citric acid monohydrate, potassium sorbate, maltitol.
"Bronchipret" refers to a group of expectorant, secretolytic, bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory drugs.
Indications for use
The main indications for the use of the drug in adult patients are pathology of the respiratory tract, which are associated with such clinical symptoms as sputum formation, cough.
According to similar indications, the drug can be used in patients of a children's age group.
During pregnancy and in the lactation period, the medication is not recommended.
Contraindications
The main contraindications to the use of this expectorant medication are:
- Violations of liver function.
- Injuries, pathologies of the brain of the head.
- Age up to 6 years (for drops).
- Alcoholism.
- Intolerance to any of the components of the drug.
- Epilepsy.
- Age up to 3 months (for syrup).
Using
Syrup and drops of Bronchipret should be taken orally after eating. The duration of therapy is 10-14 days, but this period can be increased if the doctor considers it necessary. If syrup is used, it is recommended to drink it with water or pre-dilute it.
Adult patients are shown to take four drops of the drug four times a day. Children 12-18 are prescribed four-time use of 28 drops, children 6-11 years old - four-time use of 25 drops.
According to the instructions for Bronchipret, for children, the dose is determined in accordance with age when using syrup. Patients 3-12 years old are prescribed a three-time intake of 10-16 drops. Children 1 year of life must take 17 drops three times a day. For each year of life, 3 drops are added.
In addition, the dose can be determined based on the patient’s body weight. Children from 1 year are prescribed a three-time intake, and the dose is calculated as follows: 10 drops + 1 drop * number of years.
Negative effects and interaction with other medicines
With the use of syrup and drops of Bronchipret, side effects in the form of allergic responses may develop.
Not recommended is the joint use of the drug with drugs that have an antitussive effect. A similar ban applies to medicines that can suppress sputum formation. Concurrent use with the indicated medications may cause difficult elimination of sputum from the body.
The combined use of Bronchipret cough drops and antibacterial drugs is allowed.
Special instructions for use
In the case when, at the end of the therapeutic course (after 1.5-2 weeks), the symptomatology of the pathology persists, and the patient's condition does not improve, he should consult a specialist for advice, an additional examination. A change in therapeutic tactics is likely to be required.
The drug contains ethanol, which should be considered during treatment.
A single dosage of Bronchipret contains an extremely small amount of sucrose, so it is allowed to use the drug in patients suffering from diabetes.
During storage, the medicine may become cloudy, a precipitate may appear in it. This does not affect the therapeutic properties of the drug and the characteristics of the active substances. Before use, the medicine bottle should be shaken.
Overdose
The use of drops or syrup at significantly higher dosages can cause intoxication and, as a result, the appearance of such negative symptoms as an intestinal upset, soreness in the abdominal region, and vomiting.
In this case, it is important to seek medical help - intoxication with Bronchipret requires symptomatic therapy.
Analogs
Currently, the pharmaceutical market offers patients many drugs that are analogues of Bronchipret. Most of them are indirect analogues. That is, the active components in their composition are different, but the effect is similar.
The most popular analogues of Bronchipret are:
- "Kashnol" The manufacturer produces the drug in syrup form. The main active ingredients in its composition are: menthol, guaifenesin, bromhexine hydrochloride, salbutamol. Among the indications for the use of Kashnol are chronic, acute forms of bronchopulmonary pathologies, which are associated with difficult elimination of sputum: pneumoconiosis, pneumonia, pulmonary emphysema, obstructive bronchitis, bronchial asthma, tracheobronchitis. The medicine is prohibited for children under 3 years of age, in the lactation period, during pregnancy.
- Amtersol. It is made in the form of syrup. The active substances in its composition are: thermopsis extract, sodium benzoate, potassium bromide, ammonium chloride, licorice root. The medicine is a phytomedicine with anti-inflammatory, expectorant effect. "Amtersol" is prescribed for the same diseases as Bronchipret. " Unacceptable is use during pregnancy, in the lactation period, at the age of less than 3 years.
- Pertussin. This medication is available in the form of an oral solution and is a combination agent based on potassium bromide and thyme. Refers to drugs intended for the treatment of respiratory pathologies. "Pertussin" is able to have an expectorant effect, can be used for the purpose of cough therapy. The main contraindications to its use are up to 3 years old, lactation period, pregnancy.
Cost
The average cost of a drug bottle is on average 320 rubles. It depends on the pharmacological form of the drug and the amount of packaging.
Reviews
Most reviews of Bronchipret drops are positive. Patients report a high effectiveness of the drug, its availability, the possibility of use in the treatment of children, the almost complete absence of negative effects and a narrow list of contraindications. Negative reviews are usually associated with the occurrence of an allergy to plant components in the composition of the drug.
We reviewed the instructions for use with Bronchipret for children in drops and syrup.