The medication "Tussamag", the price of which is from 94 rubles, belongs to the category of expectorant drugs. The drug is of plant origin, and as an active component includes an extract (liquid) of thyme. The tool helps to liquefy sputum, reduce its viscosity, increases the speed of its discharge. The drug also has an antimicrobial effect.
Means "Tussamag" (syrup). Instruction Indications
A medication is prescribed for pathologies in the upper respiratory tract, complicated by difficult removal of sputum. In particular, it is recommended for tracheobronchitis, tracheitis, bronchitis.
Contraindications
The drug "Tussamag" (instructions for use confirms this) are not prescribed for renal or liver failure, pregnancy. Contraindications include lactation, age up to a year. Not recommended means in the stage of decompensation of heart failure of a chronic type, with hypersensitivity. Dose adjustment may be required for alcoholism (including a history), severe liver disease. Caution is shown when prescribing a medication for diabetes.
The drug "Tussamag." Instructions for use
The drug is taken both in diluted with water, and undiluted (on a piece of sugar). For adults, the dosage is 40-60 drops not more than four times a day. For adolescents from five years of age, 20-50 drops are prescribed three times a day. Dosage for children from one year to 5 years - 10-25 drops twice or thrice during the day. Syrup is taken after meals. For adults, the dosage is 2-3 tsp. no more than four times a day. Patients from five years are recommended for 1-2 tsp. thrice-four times a day, from a year to 5 years - a teaspoon no more than three times a day.
The medicine "Tussamag". Instructions for use. Side effects
An allergic reaction may occur due to therapy. As a rule, it is associated with the presence of hypersensitivity to the components. If these reactions occur, it is recommended to stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
The drug "Tussamag." Instructions for use. Additional Information
With the combined use of drugs with antitussive and other drugs that reduce the production of sputum, difficulties arise when coughing up liquefied mucus. In this regard, on the basis of therapy with the Tussamag drug, the use of these drugs is not recommended. During storage, the product is likely to become cloudy or slightly weaken the smell. These phenomena do not affect the pharmacological properties of the drug. When prescribing to patients with diabetes, the presence of sorbitol in the medication should be considered. Drops and syrup for oral administration contain ethanol. This fact should be taken into account when treating patients with alcoholism (including a history). In the absence of effect or deterioration, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. Before using the medication, you should consult a specialist, you can not self-medicate.