The drug "Pertusin" instructions for use are classified as a clinical and pharmacological group of combined preparations with expectorant and antitussive properties.
The medication is in the form of a syrup. Available in bottles of fifty, one hundred, and one hundred twenty-five milliliters. The active ingredients of the drug are potassium bromide and thyme herb extract. In one hundred grams of the drug they contain one and twelve grams, respectively.
The medication is a syrupy, aromatic liquid of dark brown color, sweet in taste.
The pharmaceutical preparation “Pertusin”, the instruction informs, has an expectorant, mucolytic and antitussive effect. Thanks to the presence of thyme herb extract, the secretory activity of the bronchial glands is enhanced and the viscosity of sputum decreases (as a result of which it clears its throat better). Potassium bromide reduces the excitability of the central nervous system, which helps to suppress the cough reflex and reduce cough.
The medication in question is prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, which are accompanied by difficult viscous sputum. Among them are acute, obstructive or chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, tracheitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis, flu, pulmonary tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, cystic fibrosis, whooping cough and others. The specified drug is also used to treat wet cough.
The pharmaceutical preparation “Pertusin” (instructions for use focuses on this) is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity of the patient to the components of the drug, in case of liver failure (which is at the stage of decompensation), as well as during the period of gestation and natural feeding.
While taking this drug, such malfunctions in the digestive system as heartburn and nausea may occur. It also recorded the appearance of skin itching, rash, urticaria, angioedema.
Pharmaceutical preparation “Pertusin”. Instructions for use and dosage
For small patients under the age of two, the medication is prescribed two and a half milliliters three times a day.
Children from two to six take it in the amount of five milliliters with a similar frequency.
At the age of six to twelve, five (maximum ten) milliliters are shown with the same regularity.
Children over twelve and adult patients take a medication of ten to fifteen milliliters three times a day.
The drug is indicated exclusively for internal use. If necessary, it can be diluted with a small volume of boiled water (preferably room temperature).
The drug “Pertusin” (instructions for use includes this information) should not be taken together with such medicines as “Libexin”, “Codelac”, “Sinecode”, “Terpincode” and others used to get rid of dry cough. Their joint administration is fraught with stagnation of sputum in the area of the tracheobronchial tree and, accordingly, the spread of infectious pathogens. If it is necessary to combine the above drugs, it is necessary to alternate them: use expectorant drugs during the day , and antitussive at night (this will ensure a good rest during the night).
Please note that the indicated pharmaceutical agent contains ethyl alcohol. In addition, in one hundred grams of the drug - eighty-two grams of sugar syrup (which is especially important for people with diabetes).
This medication is on sale.
The drug "Pertusin" (syrup), instructions for use reports, is suitable for use for four years from the date of manufacture.