Expectant mothers are anxious about the baby’s health and therefore are wary of taking all medicines, even those prescribed by the doctor. But sometimes such a time comes that there is no way to do without drugs. For example, in the fall, when the weather changes dramatically, getting sick can be easy and simple. Coughing, a runny nose is very unpleasant for any person, and a pregnant woman is even more stressed, because not all pills and medicines are suitable for her. In this case, the baby's health comes first. At such moments, medicines from natural ingredients are used. The drug "Gedelix" with
pregnancy is prescribed, but with great care. Like any medicine, this
cough syrup has a number of contraindications. Pregnancy does not apply to such, but since there is no clinically confirmed picture of the effect of this drug, doctors prescribe Gedelix syrup during pregnancy at their own peril and risk, or rather, based on its natural composition and their personal practice.
The drug "Gedelix": indications for use
The active component of the medicine "Gedelix" is ivy leaf extract. It creates a mucolytic, antispasmodic and expectorant effect, accelerates the separation of sputum and its excretion.
Indications for use: inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract with difficulty in sputum discharge, including chronic (bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchial asthma), dry cough, acute respiratory infections.
The drug "Gedelix": instructions for use
There are several forms of release of this drug: drops and syrup. It should be taken orally:
- adults and children from 10 years old - 5 ml (syrup) or 25-30 drops (drops) - three or four times a day;
- children from 4 to 10 years old - 2.5 ml three or four times a day;
- small children from one to four years - 2.5 ml twice a day.
The minimum treatment period is a week, if the symptoms have disappeared, then it is necessary to continue treatment for two to three days to fully recover. The drug "Gedelix" during pregnancy is taken according to the advice of the attending physician, he determines the dosage, taking into account the severity of the symptoms.
Contraindications and side effects of the drug "Gedelix" during pregnancy
As mentioned earlier, pregnancy is not a contraindication for taking this medication, but you can drink it for future mothers only as directed by a doctor. Thanks to its natural components, it can also be used by young children. Contraindication is intolerance to the components of the drug and poor absorption of fructose. Taking the medicine "Gedelix" during pregnancy, it is better not to use it in combination with drugs of similar action (for eliminating sputum).
Side effects: it may affect the digestive organs and, as a result, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea may occur.
Who produces the medicine and can it be trusted?
The German pharmaceutical company Krewel Meuselbach GmbH produces the product "Gedelix". The price of this drug is quite high (about 200 rubles), but given that doctors prescribe it to young children and pregnant women to treat colds, and it copes with its tasks, then you should not save on health. Before buying this, like any other medicine, be sure to consult your doctor!