In the article, we will consider the reviews and instructions for the Broncholitin preparation. It is used to suppress paroxysmal cough. It is a drug whose action is aimed at stopping cough. The manufacturer produces the drug in the form of a syrup. Packed in 125 mg in bottles made of dark glass. The bottle is placed in a cardboard box, equipped with a special measuring cup or spoon. Reviews about the "Broncholitin" are abundant.
Composition, description
As the active components in the composition of "Broncholitin" contains the plant alkaloid glaucine hydrobromide and ephedrine hydrochloride, which is a crystalline powder with a white color and a bitter taste.
As auxiliary components are used: purified water, ethanol, polysorbate, basil oil, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, methyl paraben, sucrose, citric acid in the form of monohydrate.
So it is said in the instructions for use with Broncholitin. Reviews and analogues will be considered below.
Externally, the syrup looks like a viscous liquid that has a light yellow or brown color. May contain impurities or be completely transparent. The drug has a specific smell of basil, which often causes children to refuse to take the medicine.
Indications for use
Adult patients "Broncholitin" is prescribed for the treatment of various disorders of the respiratory system. Indicated for use in the following situations:
- Whooping cough.
- Bronchiectatic disease.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Pneumonia.
- Tracheobronchitis.
- Tracheitis.
- Chronic or acute bronchitis.
A cough suppressant is used, it is able to improve sputum discharge during the complex treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory system, which are inflammatory in nature. The drug is quite popular during periods of an epidemic of respiratory diseases, which is explained by the correspondence of the quality of the drug to its price. However, drug therapy should be carried out only after determining the root cause of the appearance of cough and consulting with a doctor.
The undoubted advantage of the drug is the possibility of its use in the treatment of children. The tool can be used from the age of three, has a convenient pharmacological form, can be combined with other drugs, has a wide list of indications.
In the treatment of children, Broncholitin is used to stop the dry form of cough, provoked by a variety of diseases of viral etiology.
Do not use the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy. Starting from the second trimester, the medicine can be prescribed for the treatment of pregnant women with tracheitis, bronchitis, and dry cough. However, therapy should be carried out under the supervision of a physician. In the lactation period, it is recommended to refrain from using the product.
According to reviews, Broncholitin is ideal for children.
Contraindications
Inadmissible is the use of "Broncholitin" in the treatment of children under 3 years. It is also forbidden to prescribe the drug to patients who have the following pathological or physiological conditions:
- Angle-closure glaucoma.
- Clinical manifestations of prostatic hyperplasia.
- Severe renal disease.
- Pheochromocytoma.
- Hypertension.
- Pathological disorders of the CVS in a severe form.
- Hyperthyroidism
- The lactation period.
- The first trimester of pregnancy.
Use of medication
Adult patients are shown to take "Broncholitin" three times a day after meals. The recommended dosage is 15 ml. Therapy can take up to 7 days.
Children 3-10 years old are shown to take the drug three times a day for 5 ml, children from 10 years old - 10 ml. The duration of therapy is up to 7 days.
When treating women who are 4 months or more pregnant, it is necessary to select a dosage individually.
Negative impact
It is important to understand that the ephedrine contained in the drug is a powerful stimulant that can increase the heart rate and provoke an increase in blood pressure. Such characteristics of the product adversely affect the activities of the CCC. In this case, glaucine acts in the opposite direction, leveling the stimulating effect of ephedrine.
According to reviews of Broncholitin, following the use of the drug, the following negative reactions may develop:
- Decreased sexual desire.
- Dysmenorrhea.
- Visual impairment.
- Tachycardia.
- Arrhythmia.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Loss of appetite.
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Nausea.
- Increased sweating.
- Tremor of the upper limbs.
- Excitation.
- Insomnia.
- Dizziness.
- Urinary retention in patients with prostatic hyperplasia.
- Skin rashes.
With the development of these negative manifestations, it is important to consult a doctor.
You should familiarize yourself with reviews of Broncholitin Syrup in advance.
Interaction with other medicines
"Broncholitin" can be combined with vitamins, antipyretic drugs, antibiotics. The ephedrine that is part of the drug is able to reduce the effectiveness of sleeping pills, opioid analgesics.
When used together with tricyclic antidepressants, quinidine, cardiac glycosides, the risk of tachycardia and arrhythmia increases.
With the parallel use of several selective MAO inhibitors with reserpine, a sharp increase in blood pressure is observed.
The bronchodilator effect of the drug is reduced when the drug is combined with beta-blockers. The combination of “Broncholitin” with “ACC” and “Ambroxol” is unacceptable, since the occurrence of stagnation of sputum is not excluded.
Overdose
When using Broncholitin in high doses, an overdose may develop, manifested by increased blood pressure, vomiting, nausea, organic weakness, and loss of appetite. If signs of an overdose are found, the patient should be prescribed gastric lavage, the use of enterosorbents and the course of therapy should be adjusted.
Analogs
If necessary, Broncholitin can be replaced by one of its analogues. The most popular are: Tayss Bronchosept, Bronchocin, Bronchoton, Bronchitusen Vramed, Glycodin, Terkodin, Alex Plus, Tedein, Tussin Plus, Codipront, Broncholine sage "," Pectolvan Stop. "
It is important to remember that any of the Broncholitin analogues has specific contraindications, therefore its replacement must be agreed with a specialist.
Cost
The average cost of a medicine in Russian drugstores is at the level of 95 rubles per bottle. It depends on the region.
Reviews about "Broncholitin"
Most reviews about the intended use of the drug indicate its high effectiveness. Such advantages of the drug as a convenient pharmacological form, affordable price, the possibility of use in the treatment of children, during pregnancy (2-3 trimester) are separately noted.
Often there are reviews of "Broncholitin." They say that the drug provokes quite serious heart problems. However, strict adherence to the dosage and the recommendations of the doctor will reduce the likelihood of their occurrence.
It is extremely important to remember that the drug should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor.
We examined the instructions for use and reviews for the Broncholitin medication.