How to take "Erespal" - before meals or after?

In the work proposed for attention, the drug Erespal will be discussed. Before or after a meal? What are the indications and contraindications? How to get it in a pharmacy and what is the price? You can find the answer to all these questions by reading this article.

To begin with, it can be noted that this drug is often used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. As you know, this disease must be treated using an integrated approach, the drug "Erespal" is necessary to increase the activity of cilia of bronchial epithelium. This drug normalizes the volume of bronchial secretions.

It is not recommended to use "Erespal" for pregnant and lactating women. The drug can be given to children from two years old if the medicine is in the form of a syrup.

Structure

Before answering the question of whether to take "Erespal" before or after meals, we will analyze the composition. This medicine comes in two forms:

• tablets;
• syrup.

Their composition is slightly different. We will present each of them separately in the form of a table. Composition of tablets (left column is the substance, right column is the number in milligrams):

Here, we immediately mention the shell. In tablets, it consists of:

• titanium dioxide;
• macrogol 6000;
• glycerol;
• magnesium stearate;
• hypromellose.

"Erespal" with a dry cough, children are recommended to give in the form of a syrup. Its composition is shown in the table below. The left column is the substance, the right column is the number in milligrams.

Price and release form

To begin with, it is important to mention that it is not recommended to take Erespal (syrup for children) for up to two years. Instructions, price, reviews, indications and contraindications - all this can be found by reading the article to the end.

The syrup of this drug is available in plastic containers that are brown in color. The bottle is packed in a cardboard box, where they additionally put instructions for use. Volume may be:

• 150 milliliters;
• 250 milliliters.

The price of Erespal syrup is approximately 250, 350 rubles. respectively.

The tablets of this drug are white. The form is biconvex. They are packed in blisters of fifteen pieces. Two plates are placed in a cardboard box at once. That is, buying a drug for 300 rubles, you immediately get thirty tablets.

Pharmacology

The active substance of this drug is fenspiride. Due to this, the Erespal preparation has the following effects:

• anti-inflammatory;
• anti-bronchoconstrictor.

The key role in the development of the inflammatory reaction and bronchospasm is played by the main biologically active substances. These include:

• cytokines;
• free radicals;
• metabolites of arachidonic acid.

Thanks to the active substance of the Erespal preparation, a decrease in the production of biologically active substances occurs. In addition, histamine H1 receptors are blocked. This is necessary because it is they who stimulate the chemical reaction leading to the inflammatory process.

The substance fenspiride reduces the production of other inflammatory mediators, these include:

• serotonin;
• bradykinin.

Alpha-adrenergic blockade occurs. This is necessary due to the fact that their activation enhances the secretion of bronchial glands.

Pharmacokinetics

Before we indicate when to take the drug “Erespal”, before or after meals, we suggest getting acquainted with the pharmacokinetics.

It should be clarified that the drug (regardless of its form) is very easily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration of the active substance in human blood is detected six hours after taking the pill, and two hours and thirty minutes after taking the syrup.

The drug is excreted after twelve hours. Withdrawal Ways:

• urine - ninety percent;
• intestines - ten percent.

Indications

In this work, the drug Erespal is discussed. How to take and what are the indications for its use? Now you can find the answer to these questions.

It was previously mentioned that this drug is used to treat diseases associated with the respiratory tract. But it was not said that both the upper and lower sections can be attributed here.

So, the following diseases are considered indications for the use of this drug:

• acute inflammation of the respiratory tract;
• flu;
• measles;
• whooping cough;
• obstructive pulmonary disease;
• allergy;
• postoperative rehabilitation.

The last point is not a typo. This refers to surgery in the nose or throat. To quickly reduce swelling, normalize breathing after surgery, the drug "Erespal" is prescribed. Children under one year of age are prescribed other drugs.

Contraindications

The most commonly prescribed dosage for a drug like Erespal is 80 milligrams. In this section you can find out about contraindications to the drug. This drug has not so many of them. These include:

• allergic reaction;
• hypersensitivity to the drug or its components;
• age up to eighteen years when taking pills;
• age up to two years when taking syrup for children.

It is also not recommended to take "Erespal" during pregnancy and lactation. This is due to the fact that there are very few data on studies in these categories of people. However, if you need to take the drug while carrying the baby, then artificial termination of pregnancy is not necessary.

The drug for children

This section will discuss the nuances of the use of Erespal in children. Dosage for children, restrictions and warnings - all this can be found in this section of the article.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that children under 14 years of age are recommended to take the drug exclusively in the form of a syrup. Up to two years, the drug should not be taken in any form.

How to take "Erespal" - before meals or after? It is drunk strictly before meals. It is worth observing all the rules for taking the drug and dosage. As a rule, the maximum daily dose is divided into three doses. The duration of the course of treatment is prescribed by the attending physician.

Pay attention to the fact that the composition of the syrup includes dye. For this reason, it is worth taking it with caution in children suffering from intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid. Erespal syrup in this case can cause a severe allergic reaction. With caution, it is worth taking the drug for diabetes, since it contains sucrose.

Dosage

Now we turn to the question of dosage. The drug "Erespal" how to take?

Adults and adolescents over eighteen years of age can take the drug in the form of tablets or syrup. If syrup is at hand, then the maximum daily dose is 90 milliliters, that is, six tablespoons. If you purchased Erespal tablets (80 milligrams), then the maximum daily dose is 3 tablets. Usually take one tablet 2-3 times a day.

How do children take Erespal? The dosage for children is calculated as follows: 4 milligrams per kilogram of weight. Doctors recommend that children under 10 kilograms take no more than four teaspoons per day, and more than 10 kilograms - no more than 4 tablespoons.

Side effects

The most commonly prescribed drug is "Erespal" with a dry cough. However, you should pay attention to side effects. These include:

• nausea;
• vomiting
• diarrhea;
• tachycardia;
• drop in blood pressure;
• strong palpitations;
• drowsiness;
• dizziness;
• hives;
• edema;
• itching
• fatigue.

If you notice any of these symptoms, be sure to tell your doctor. If possible, you will be replaced with a drug for treatment.

Overdose and special instructions

If the amount of medication taken exceeds two thousand milligrams, then you should contact a medical institution. Symptoms of an overdose include:

• nausea;
• vomiting
• tachycardia.

Please note that the drug "Erespal" can cause an allergic reaction. It can occur immediately after administration or with a slight delay.

Special instructions:

• take with caution in diabetes mellitus, adjust the diet (1 teaspoon of the drug = 3 grams of sucrose, 1 tablespoon = 9 grams of sucrose);
• use with caution when driving.

Analogs

The following medicines belong to the analogues of Erespal:

• "Bronchicum";
• "Lazolvan";
• Ambrobene
• BronchoMax and others.

These drugs are good and cheaper substitutes for Erespal. Before use, consult your doctor and read the instructions.