"Pertussin" is a tool that is based on thyme and has an expectorant effect. Used with a productive type of cough. It allows you to facilitate the release of sputum, reduce spasmodic attacks. It can be used in the treatment of patients of adult and childhood. Due to its natural composition, it has a high safety profile, it provokes negative manifestations when used correctly very rarely.
Pharmacological form
According to the instructions for use, “Pertussin” is an expectorant that can thin the sputum and, due to the decrease in its viscosity, facilitate its excretion.
The manufacturer produces the drug in the form of a syrup having a viscous consistency. It has a pleasant aroma and brown color. Packed in bottles of dark glass with a volume of 50, 100 or 125 ml. The box with the bottle is equipped with a measuring spoon and instructions for use.
Many people wonder at what age Pertussin can be given to children. About it below.
Composition and description of the drug
"Pertussin" is a combination drug that allows you to simultaneously deal with several pathogens. Against the background of the use of syrup, the cough calms down. Thyme extract contained in the preparation is able to enhance the activity of cilia located on the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi. As a result, sputum evacuation from the tracheobronchial tree is accelerated.
The potassium bromide present in the preparation reduces the central nervous system excitability, thereby suppressing the cough reflex.
The drug is effective due to the fact that it contains essential oils of thyme. Phenolic substances corvalol and thymol, which are present in the composition of the drug, have an antibacterial effect against streptococci and staphylococci, which are the causative agents of pulmonary and bronchial diseases.
As indicated by the instructions for use of "Pertussin", it contains the following active natural and synthetic substances:
- Ethanol.
- Sugar syrup.
- Potassium bromide.
- Liquid extract of creeping thyme (thyme).
Creeping thyme extract has a mucolytic effect. Potassium bromide also has the ability to provide a mild sedative effect.
Indications for use
For adult patients, the drug is prescribed as an element of complex therapy in order to facilitate the elimination of sputum. Indications for the use of "Pertussin" are the following diseases:
- ARI.
- Pneumonia.
- Tracheitis.
- Bronchitis.
The drug can be used in the treatment of children according to the indicated indications, as well as for the treatment of specific childhood diseases, for example, whooping cough.
The use of Pertussin by pregnant women and women in the lactation period is strictly prohibited.
Contraindications
In accordance with the instructions for use, Pertussin has a fairly extensive list of contraindications. The use of the drug is not allowed if the patient has the following physiological or pathological conditions:
- The lactation period.
- Pregnancy.
- Individual susceptibility to drug components.
- Epilepsy.
- TBI, impaired brain activity.
- Decompensated CHF.
- Age less than 3 years. Pertussin should be given to children with caution.
- Pathological changes in the brain.
- Alcoholism.
- Individual sugar intolerance.
It is important to exercise caution when using the drug for the treatment of children under 3 years old and patients suffering from diabetes.
Drug use
In the treatment of adult patients, it is indicated to use the drug three times a day, the dose should be taken after meals. The dosage recommended by experts is 15 ml. Using the medicine before meals can cause a loss of appetite. Therapy takes an average of 14 days. If necessary, the course of therapy can be repeated, however, the feasibility of reusing the drug should be determined by the doctor.
When treating Pertussin cough syrup for children, the dosage should be determined based on the age of the small patient:
- Children 3-6 years old are shown to take up to 5 ml of syrup three times a day.
- Children 6-12 years old are shown to take up to 10 ml of syrup three times a day.
- Children from 12 years old should use 10 ml three times a day.
Negative impact
According to reviews, Pertussin is ideal for children. But caution must be exercised when using the product, since negative reactions may develop against the background of its use:
- Angioneurotic edema.
- Nausea.
- Hives.
- Heartburn.
- Itchy skin.
The prolonged use of the syrup is undesirable, as this can cause the occurrence of bromism, which is characterized by the development of the following negative symptoms:
- Gastroenterocolitis.
- Disorder coordination.
- General weakness.
- Apathy.
- Depression.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Decreased libido.
- Heart rate reduction.
- Emaciation.
- Runny nose.
- Skin rash in the form of bluish eels.
With the development of this symptomatology, the patient should consult a specialist. Probably, the withdrawal of the drug and its subsequent replacement with an analogue will be required.
Interaction with other medicines
According to the instructions for use of Pertussin, it is not recommended to use the drug simultaneously with antitussive drugs, as they will hamper the release of sputum. Thus, the combination of “Pertussin” with “Terpinkod”, “Stoptussin”, “Liyuksin”, “Sinekol”, “Codelac” is unacceptable.
Pertussin for dry cough is also effective.
And the action of each of these drugs is aimed at eliminating just such a cough. With their parallel use, congestion of sputum in the lungs is observed, as a result of which the active reproduction of pathogenic microflora begins and the subsequent exacerbation of the inflammation process.
Special instructions for use
It is important to remember that ethanol is present in the medication. That is why during therapy with Pertussin, caution must be exercised when carrying out activities related to driving vehicles and complex mechanisms. In cases where the patient is shown the use of large doses of the drug, this activity should be abandoned.
Overdose
With excessive use of the drug, the occurrence of an overdose is not excluded, which is expressed in the appearance of severe nausea. Pertussin overdose therapy involves the administration of symptomatic drugs.
Analogs
If necessary, Pertussin can be replaced with one of its analogues. The most popular are: Linkas Lore, Doctor Mom, Amtersol, Eucabar, Fitolor, Tussin, Prospan, Herbion, Gedelix, Altea.
It is important to remember that any of these drugs gives off its own contraindications, so the replacement of the drug should be agreed with the doctor.
Reviews
Patients almost always report the effectiveness of this drug in the treatment of dry cough. Pertussin cough syrup for children and adults quite rarely provokes negative manifestations, has a low cost, is available to all patients. Separately, the possibility of using the drug in the treatment of children is noted.
However, one should not forget that the therapeutic drug should be administered by a physician. This will increase the effectiveness of therapy and will minimize the likelihood of negative reactions and complications.