The drug "Linkas" (cough syrup), the price of which is within one hundred rubles, is an expectorant. The mechanism of therapeutic activity is based on the combined action of the components in its composition. In the medicine there are thick extracts of licorice roots and aromatic adhatodes, leaves of hyssop officinalis and onosma bracts. Active substances are extracts from the fruits of the marshmallow, cordia, pepper, jujube, as well as violet flowers. Linkas cough syrup has a characteristic odor, brown color and mint flavor.
Component Properties
Althea extract contains starch, polysaccharides, lecithin, fatty oils and mineral salts, carotene and other useful compounds. The component acts as a protector, mitigating inflammatory plaque on the mucous membranes, has anti-inflammatory activity. Adhadota includes alkaloids and vitamins, essential oils. These compounds exhibit a mucolytic effect, changing the density and viscosity of the mucus, diluting it. Adhadota extract helps to improve the activity of alveolar cells, facilitates breathing. Piperine is present in pepper. This compound has an expectorant, antiseptic effect. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Licorice (roots and rhizomes) contains vitamins, essential oils, flavone glycosides and other components. All of them as a whole have an immunostimulating, antispasmodic, expectorant effect. The compounds have antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory properties. In hyssop, diosmin is present. This substance exhibits diaphoretic, diuretic and other properties. In short, expectorant and anti-inflammatory actions are the main areas of activity of the drug Linkas (cough syrup). Doctors' reviews indicate the high effectiveness and safety of the drug. The composition mainly uses natural plant components, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects.
Appointment
Linkas cough syrup is recommended for inflammatory pathologies of the respiratory system, complicated by the formation of difficult to separate mucus. Indications include bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis.
Dosage regimen
For children from six months to 3 years old, Linkas cough syrup is recommended at 2.5 ml (half a teaspoon). The frequency of admission is three times a day. From three to eight years - 5 ml. Take three times a day. From 8 years, 2 tsp is recommended. 3-4 p. / Day. Duration of therapy - no more than a week
Side effects
The medicine can provoke (if the patient has hypersensitivity to the components) allergic reactions. With the development of undesirable consequences not described in the annotation, and the deterioration of the condition on the basis of taking the drug should consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Linkas cough syrup is not recommended for diabetes mellitus, intolerance to the substances present in the composition. Contraindications include exudative diathesis, pregnancy. No medication is prescribed for children up to six months and nursing mothers.