What are the properties of Kashnol (syrup)? Instructions for use, an analog of this medication will be presented later. In addition, in this article we will tell you about the indications for which the remedy is prescribed for patients and whether it has contraindications.
Packaging, description and composition
What is Kashnol (syrup) medicine? Instructions for use say that it is a red liquid with a sweet taste and a pleasant aroma of raspberries. It contains components such as salbutamol, guaifenesin, bromhexine hydrochloride and menthol. It should also be noted that as an auxiliary element this product contains sucrose, propylene glycol, citric acid monohydrate, potassium sorbate, sodium edetate, raspberry flavoring, sodium benzoate, purified water, glycerol, menthol, 70% sorbitol solution and crimson dye 4R.
The drug “Kashnol” (syrup) is on sale, the instructions for use of which are also in the package, in dark glass bottles. There is a measuring cup in the kit.
The principle of action of the product
How does Kashnol (syrup) medicine work? Instructions for use, reviews indicate that this is a combined medication that consists of components used for the symptomatic treatment of cough in various pulmonary diseases. It exhibits bronchodilator, mucolytic and expectorant properties.
The bronchodilator effect of this drug is due to the presence of salbutamol in it. This substance has a selective effect on the beta-two-adrenergic receptors of the bronchial tree.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant component. It reduces the adhesion, as well as the surface tension of sputum. This contributes to its improved discharge.
Bromhexine is a substance that dilutes sputum (due to an increase in its volume). The mucolytic effect of this ingredient is due to its ability to thin and depolymerize mucopolysaccharide fibers and mucoproteins.
As for menthol, it has weakly expressed antiseptic properties. This substance calms and reduces irritation of the mucosa of the respiratory tract.
Indications for taking syrup
In what cases can patients be prescribed medication "Cashnol" (syrup)? The instruction for use for children and adults claims that this remedy is used for chronic as well as acute bronchopulmonary diseases, which are accompanied by difficult discharge of sputum:
- tracheobronchitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- obstructive bronchitis;
- emphysema ;
- pneumonia;
- pneumoconiosis and others.
Contraindications for taking syrup
When should you not use the medicine “Cough” (syrup)? Instructions for use informs that the drug in question is not used for:
- heart defects;
- hypersensitivity to drug elements;
- pregnancy
- myocarditis;
- during lactation;
- tachyarrhythmias;
- in children under three years of age;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- decompensated diabetes mellitus;
- glaucoma
- gastrointestinal ulcer in the acute stage;
- liver or kidney failure.
With caution, this tool is recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal ulcer in remission and with arterial hypertension.
The drug "Kashnol" (syrup): instructions for use
Contraindications of the drug in question were presented above.
The instruction reports that this tool is prescribed to adults and adolescents from 12 years old, two dessert spoons or 10 ml three times a day.
For children 6-12 years old, this medicine is given 5-10 ml or 1-2 dessert spoons with the same multiplicity, and for children 3-6 years old - 5 ml or one dessert spoon.
Between the use of regular doses of the drug, it is required to observe a time interval of at least seven hours.
Overdose cases
No overdose with this agent has been reported. However, experts believe that when taking excessive doses of the drug, the patient may experience side effects. For their treatment, symptomatic therapy is performed.
Negative reactions
The drug in question causes side effects only in some cases. So, while taking the syrup, the patient may experience headache, diarrhea, increased nervous irritability, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, reddish color of urine, sleep disturbance, palpitations, tremors, allergic reactions (e.g., rash or hives), drowsiness, nausea, collapse, convulsions, vomiting and exacerbation of an ulcer.
Interaction with other medicines
Is it acceptable to use Cashnol (syrup) with other means? Instructions for use state that "Theophylline" and other beta-two-adrenergic agonists increase the effect of salbutamol and also increase the risk of side effects.
The medication in question is not prescribed together with means containing codeine, and other antitussive drugs, as this greatly complicates the process of discharge of liquefied sputum.
It is highly recommended not to use this drug simultaneously with non-selective beta-adrenoreceptor blockers, including Propranolol.
Bromhexine, which is part of the drug, increases the likelihood of penetration of antibiotics into the lung tissue (for example, Erythromycin, Oxytetracycline, Cephalexin).
Salbutamol, which is part of the medication, should not be prescribed to people who already take MAO.
Along with Kashnol it is not recommended to take alkaline drink.
GCS and diuretics enhance the hypokalemic properties of salbutamol.
Analogs and reviews
You can replace this medication with one of the following means: Ambrobene, AmbroGexal, Ambrosan, Ambroxol, Ascoril, ACC, Atsestin, Bromheksin and others.
As for patient reviews, they are more positive. Consumers report that the medication in question manifests itself as a highly effective mucolytic agent. It well dilutes sputum and removes it from the bronchi.