The drug "Lazolvan" (syrup) for children, the instruction refers to expectorant mucolytic drugs.
The medication is a slightly brownish or colorless viscous liquid with the active active ingredient - Ambroxol hydrochloride (in one milliliter it contains seven and a half milligrams). Citric acid monohydrate, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, purified water, sodium chloride and benzalkonium are auxiliary components.
The drug goes on sale in dark glass bottles equipped with a dropper, as well as a measuring cup.
The drug in question is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, obstructive pulmonary disease in the chronic stage, asthma (bronchial), bronchiectatic disease.
The medication "Lazolvan" (syrup) for children, the instruction reports, contributes to the rapid and effective dilution of sputum due to its ability to stimulate serous cells of the glands of the mucous membranes of the bronchi. It also normalizes the ratio of the mucous and serous components of sputum, reduces its viscosity. The use of this drug provides stimulation of the motor activity of the cilia of the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi, the drug prevents them from sticking together, and helps increase mucociliary transport.
It is noted that the necessary therapeutic effect develops already thirty minutes after taking the medication, and it persists for six to twelve hours (depending on the dose taken).
After using the drug, its active active substance is almost completely absorbed from the digestive tract. Its highest plasma concentration is observed after 30-180 minutes. The specified drug binds to blood proteins by ninety percent.
The pharmaceutical preparation "Lazolvan" (syrup) for children, the instruction reports, is concentrated mainly in the tissues of the lungs. The medication is excreted through the kidneys (in the form of metabolites - ninety percent, unchanged - five). The elimination half-life can increase if the patient suffers from chronic renal failure in a severe degree, however, he does not increase with failures in the functioning of the liver.
Medication "Lazolvan" (for children). Instructions for use, recommended dosages
The drug should be used during meals, if necessary, it can be washed down with any liquid at room temperature. For children over twelve years of age, the medication is indicated for ten milliliters 2 times a day. From six to twelve - five milliliters, the frequency of reception is similar. Babies from one to six years - two and a half milliliters 3 times a day. The drug "Lazolvan" for children under one year of age is prescribed, as a rule, in half a spoon (teaspoon) three times a day.
Twenty-five drops are equivalent to one milliliter of the drug.
The pharmaceutical agent "Lazolvan" (syrup) for children, the instruction notes, should not be taken together with antitussive medicines, as this can cause difficulty in sputum discharge due to suppression of the cough reflex.
With an overdose of the drug, the development of nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, gastralgia is possible. If the recommended volume is exceeded, it is necessary to induce vomiting, gastric lavage, use fat-containing products, and symptomatic treatment.
Side effects include vomiting, nausea, gastralgia, heartburn, urticaria, rash, angioedema, contact dermatitis (rarely). Isolated cases of anaphylactic shock were recorded.
The drug can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription.