Cough is a concomitant symptom of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, therefore, almost every second is observed in the autumn or spring season. There is no point in treating it separately from the disease. Coughing can be a symptom of inflammation in the bronchi or lungs, tracheitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, or asthma. Therefore, only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe treatment. But there are times when there is still a lot of time before receiving a specialist, and help is needed now. In some cases, glycodine syrup may help.
Structure
This is the first thing that everyone should pay attention to. Today, many do not go to the doctor, but simply buy drugs at the pharmacy. In this case, this rule becomes even more important. Syrup "Glycodin" is a combined drug that combines mucolytic and antitussive properties. That is, on the one hand, it dulls the cough reflex, alleviating the condition of the patient. On the other hand, it dilutes sputum, which facilitates its release.
Syrup "Glycodin" is a thick, viscous substance, color - from brown to yellow. It is packaged in bottles from 50 to 100 ml. The composition includes the following active ingredients:
- Dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
- Levomenthol.
- Terpin hydrate.
- Excipients.
Pharmacological properties
It is generally accepted that antitussive drugs can not be combined with mucolytics. This is understandable: sputum liquefies, and the cough reflex is suppressed. A person has to cough through force to help sputum leave the bronchi. However, the glycodine syrup is an example of the fact that combined preparations exist and give a good result.
- Dextromethorphan is essentially the same codeine. Increases the sensitivity of the cough center in the brain. As a result, a dry, unproductive cough is suppressed.
- Terpinghydrate improves the secretory function of the glands of the respiratory tract. This allows several times to accelerate the regeneration processes in the epithelium.
- Levomenthol is an antispasmodic.
Indications and contraindications
The cough syrup "Glycodin", like all other drugs, should be prescribed by a specialist. According to the instructions, this drug is prescribed for the treatment of diseases that are accompanied by a painful cough.
You can not use this syrup (in any case, without a doctorโs prescription) to people with bronchial asthma, with fructose intolerance, and also if the patient is under 4 years old, women during pregnancy or lactation. With caution, patients with functional disorders of the liver should take the drug.
Features of application, instruction
Glycodin syrup is taken with a special measuring spoon. For adult patients, a single dose is 5 ml, that is, one teaspoon at a time. For children, the dosage is calculated individually:
- Children under 6 years old - in the fourth part of the adult dosage.
- From 6 to 12 years - half a teaspoon.
The number of receptions is from 3 to 4 per day. This is regulated by the attending physician. The duration of the course in each case is individual. If you take "Glycodin" on your own, and within 3 days there is no relief, stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Side effects and overdose
The composition of the glycodine syrup is quite complex, multicomponent, and each of the components has a strong effect. Symptoms such as hives, sometimes drowsiness, may develop while taking the drug. In this case, you need to consult with a specialist and decide what to do next.
And what does the instruction say about the overdose? Glycodin Cough Syrup should be used strictly in accordance with the recommendations of a specialist. Overdose symptoms can be very serious. These include dizziness of varying severity and even depression of the respiratory center. Therapy is symptomatic, the only antidote is naloxone. Apply it as a last resort, if the dosage is exceeded hundreds of times.
special instructions
A patient with diabetes should be sure to notify the therapist about this, as in this case, a correction is made. The syrup contains a certain amount of sucrose. No addiction occurs during treatment. Terpinhydrate, which is part of the composition, can give sweat an unpleasant odor. This is quickly eliminated by itself after the end of the course.
At the time of treatment, maximum care must be taken when operating the machine or when performing potentially hazardous work that requires a high concentration of attention. It is worth noting that the sedative effect is not observed in all patients, but still this must be taken into account. If you work as a driver or operate complex mechanisms, any external impact can affect the efficiency and safety of others.
Interaction and analogues
The drug enhances the effect of other antitussive drugs, as well as drugs that depress the central nervous system. Analogs are Codelac, Sinecode, and a number of others. Combining them with mucolytic drugs can also slow recovery, as they will block each other. This once again suggests that only a doctor should prescribe treatment.
Patient opinion and reviews
Glycodin Syrup is one of many drugs that helps fight cough. Analyzing the reviews, we can conclude that he is well established in the treatment of dry cough. This is exactly the help that a person needs in painful attempts to get rid of non-existent mucus.
There are negative reviews that also need to be considered. Most often, patients complain of drowsiness. Sometimes you can hear the opinion that this drug is a narcotic. It is mistaken, the syrup does not cause a state of euphoria. But when taking a large dose, pronounced side effects can be observed. Therefore, be sure to adhere to the recommendations of your doctor.
Cost
The price of the bottle of the drug is 280-300 rubles. You can buy it by prescription. Unfortunately, today it is quite rare in the pharmacy network of the Russian Federation, so it may be necessary to select analogues. Fortunately, there are also a lot of them on the market. Prices for most of them are in the same segment. It should be noted that in its lineup, "Glycodin" is the only drug that combines the properties of a mucolytic and an antitussive. This is his main advantage.
Instead of a conclusion
When trying to treat a cough, you need to remember that this is not an independent disease, but only one of the symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the treatment systemically. As part of complex therapy, "Glycodin" shows itself very well, contributing to a speedy recovery. But this does not eliminate the need to consult a doctor. Remember that safety is a top priority.