In order to liquefy and improve sputum discharge during coughing, a doctor may recommend inhalation with Lazolvan. In this case, it is important for a person to know how to properly use the drug and carry out the procedure. The article describes the instructions "Lazolvana" for inhalation, describes the expectorant, indicates the dosage and application.
Description of the drug
Lazolvan is produced by the Spanish company Beringer Ingelheim Espana.
The drug has a transparent structure, may be colorless or with a brownish tint.
The pharmacy sells over-the-counter in the form of syrup, tablets, ampoules for injection, solution for inhalation and oral administration. The instruction "Lazolvana" describes the composition of the drug, its properties, especially the use and storage of the drug.
Inhalations with "Mucosolvan" are prescribed as an alternative to oral or parenteral administration.
Advantages of inhalation use:
- non-invasiveness of treatment;
- the effect of the drug directly in the focus of the inflammatory process;
- absorption of the active substance in the blood, bypassing the liver;
- ease of use.
Active substance and composition
The active substance of the drug is ambroxol. It belongs to the drugs of the mucolytic group and has some features:
- reduces the viscosity of sputum, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the cough reflex;
- promotes the production of surfactant;
- normalizes the performance of the mucous glands, which is important for patients with chronic forms of the disease;
- Ambroxol does not affect bronchospasm;
- increases local immunity and has anti-inflammatory effects.
In addition to the active substance, the solution also contains auxiliary components: E330, E339, benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, purified water.
After taking the drug inside, the action begins after 30 minutes, and with inhalation, it is instant. Ambroxol lasts up to 12 hours.
The instruction of the Lazolvan solution for inhalation to children does not differ from the adult. Children's solution contains the same concentration as an adult - in equal amounts of ambroxol and physiological saline.
Benefits of Using a Nebulizer
For the procedure for children and adults, an indispensable device is a nebulizer. Inhalation through it allows you to deliver 70% of the drug directly to the lower respiratory tract. Such treatment is effective for cough caused by damage to the larynx, trachea, bronchi, lung alveoli. Difference of a nebulizer from other devices for inhalation:
- converts a medicinal substance into an aerosol, which penetrates the lower respiratory tract;
- does not destroy the molecular structure of the drug, but only sprays it;
- provides the penetration of drugs into the blood for a short period of time;
- allows you to dose the injected substance;
- use for hyperthermia is not contraindicated;
- The device is easy to use.
The use of the Lazolvan inhalation solution according to the instructions through the nebulizer helps to reduce the recovery period and reduce the load on internal organs, such as the liver.
Indications for use
The instructions “Lazolvana” for inhalation describe diseases in which such a treatment is prescribed:
- Pathologies of the lungs, which are accompanied by an increase in secretory function (the release of a large amount of sputum), including their chronic forms.
- Bronchitis in acute and chronic forms.
- Pneumonia.
- COPD (airway obstruction accompanying sputum production).
- Bronchial asthma, in case of difficulty in the process of expectoration.
- Other diseases that are characterized by secondary inflammatory processes in the lungs.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, "Lazolvan" for inhalation, adults and children should not be used in such cases:
- In the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
- Pregnancy.
- The period of breastfeeding.
- In the presence of hepatic or renal failure.
The use of Lazolvana inhalation solution through a nebulizer for pharyngitis and rhinitis is controversial, and if necessary, reducing sputum discharge may be contraindicated. Therefore, before the procedure, you must consult your doctor.
It is not recommended to take the medicine at the same time as antitussive drugs, which will lead to a decrease in sputum excretion.
Do not take "Lazolvan" in patients with hereditary fructose intolerance - causes a laxative effect.
How to breed a drug?
The instructions for the Lazolvan oral and inhalation solution indicate that the preparation must be diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride solution immediately before inhalation. The proportions of the components for children are the same as for adults: Lazolvan and saline are mixed in equal amounts.
The nebulizer chamber usually holds no more than 5 ml of liquid. For babies, 2 ml is most often enough for the procedure. Dosage "Lazolvana" for children is prescribed by the attending physician, depending on the age of the patient and body weight.
Before carrying out the manipulation, it is important to ensure the temperature of the drug to 36-37 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to pour a solution of sodium chloride into the chamber of the nebulizer, and then add "Lazolvan". Manufacturers warn that the drug should not be mixed with cromsilicic acid and liquids with a pH exceeding 6.3.
Side effects and overdose
The instructions for "Lazolvan" - a solution for inhalation - reports the following side effects from taking the drug:
- the gastrointestinal tract can respond with nausea, oral hypesthesia, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, dry mouth and throat, heartburn, constipation, hypersalivation;
- immune system - symptoms of anaphylactic reaction (shock) and allergies (itching, rash);
- nervous system - signs of dysgeusia (violation of taste sensations);
- respiratory system - decreased sensitivity in the pharynx and oral cavity;
- urinary system - dysuria.
If a patient develops reactions not previously described, then it is necessary to inform the attending physician about this.
Symptoms of overdose in humans are not described. If there have been medical errors or an erroneous over-dosage of the drug, it is reported that the reactions that occurred corresponded to side effects at the recommended doses in the form of nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea.
As a treatment for such conditions, it is proposed to induce artificial vomiting, rinse the stomach and take fat-containing foods.
Do the inhalation correctly
After the inhaler is collected and the solution for it is prepared according to the instructions for use of "Lazolvan" for inhalation, an adult or child needs to correctly inhale - for the maximum effectiveness of the procedure.
Here are some rules:
- Shallow breath in the mouth.
- Holding your breath for 1-2 seconds.
- Exhale through the nose.
The optimal time for morning inhalation is one hour after breakfast, and evening - two to three hours before a night's sleep. With a three-day daily appointment, you must try to choose the time for the daily procedure after a day's rest.
Sometimes children complain of dizziness or weakness caused by frequent deep breathing. In this case, you need to interrupt the procedure briefly.
Doctors Recommendations
The instructions “Lazolvana” for inhalation does not indicate specific recommendations for improving treatment, so it is worth asking about the nuances of the attending physician.
Before inhalation is not recommended:
- take food and medications because inhalation in rare cases can cause nausea or vomiting;
- rinse the oral cavity with antiseptics
After inhalation, especially with a mask, wash your face with warm water and rinse your mouth. Doctors also pay attention to such points:
- inhalation is unacceptable before bedtime;
- it is forbidden to combine "Lazolvan" with the use of antitussive drugs;
- an increase in body temperature to 37.5 degrees is not a contraindication for administering the drug through a nebulizer, treatment is delayed at higher rates;
- eating is possible an hour after inhalation;
- it is necessary to minimize all negative aspects in the treatment process.
If carrying out the procedure causes negative emotions in an adult or a child, it is necessary to discuss with the doctor the possibility of an alternative method of introducing Lazolvan.
Recommendations for the smallest
The instructions "Lazolvana" for inhalation in a nebulizer states that the drug can be prescribed for children under 6 years. Ambroxol is also used in the treatment of premature infants in order to improve the production of surfactant.
There are some nuances in the treatment of children under 3 years old:
- Young children will not be able to observe the breathing regime, so parents should monitor the process of inhalation. The appointment of inhaled administration of the drug is a gentle procedure that does not affect the work of other organs.
- Children usually easily and willingly agree to the procedure. It is important to calmly and benevolently explain to the baby that inhalation is not a punishment, it will avoid the need to give an injection or drink a bitter pill.
- In order for the disease to "go away" as soon as possible, you need to "breathe correctly." You can conduct treatment as a game - for example, offer to compete who “breathes better” - a mother or a baby, a patient, or his favorite toy.
Testimonials and application of "Lazolvana"
According to consumer reviews, the drug is a good medicine with an expectorant effect, quite effective. It is easy and clear how to use "Lazolvan for inhalation" according to the instructions. The price for it is acceptable.
Many note that not a single course of treatment is complete without this drug. It is convenient to use both in tablets and in the form of a solution for inhalation. It has a pleasant taste, well tolerated by children.
Experts note that the medicine does not cause symptoms of allergy and addiction.
Parents who gave "Lazolvan" for inhalation (instructions are included) to their children, note its high efficiency when used in a nebulizer.
Many people note that with the help of "Lazolvan" recovery occurs two times faster than when using other drugs, the effect is observed only a couple of days after the start of taking the drug.
There are also negative reviews, but they are many times less. They are mainly associated with the high cost of the drug and the occurrence of allergic reactions. There is also an opinion that there is a partial addiction to the drug, so it should be changed to another from time to time.
Analogues of the drug
The country of manufacture of the drug "Lazolvan" is Germany, therefore, according to consumers, it has a high cost. But, like any drug, this one has imported and domestic products with a similar effect - analogues that are not inferior to the German original in effect.
Prices for analogues of "Lazolvan" for inhalation (with instructions) are currently as follows:
- Syrup "Erespal" - in addition to expectorant, has an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effect, the average price is 250 rubles.
- Bulgarian "Ambroxol" - an average cost of 60 rubles.
- French mucolytic drug Fluditec - 400 rubles per bottle of syrup.
- Indian “Ascoril” is the best modern generic that relieves spasm of the bronchi and improves the separation of sputum from them, the price is about 200 rubles.
- Slovenian medicine “ACC” - dilutes and removes secret by cleansing the bronchi, worth 130 rubles.
- Czech products Ambrosan and Ambrotard, costing from 100 to 150 rubles, are intended for the treatment of inflammation of the bronchopulmonary system.
- Depending on the form of release - nasal spray, "Lazolvan" for inhalation and oral administration (instructions included) - the price of the original drug is from 150 to 360 rubles.
Also on sale in the price category of about 200 rubles you can find such drugs as Flavamed, Bronchorus, Ambrohexal, Ambrobene, Berodual.
"Lazolvan" is a fairly safe and time-tested drug. Proper use of it in the form of inhalation can relieve respiratory diseases of both adults and children.