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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Indications for use
If the cough is dry, and, accordingly, unproductive, drugs that have the form of a spray will be very helpful. In this format, the drug, sprayed, will fall on the inflamed area, thus having a local effect. This will stop the inflammation and eliminate the symptoms of the disease.
When choosing an aerosol for a cough, you need to pay attention to what kind of cough you have, and what is the reason for its appearance.
Today, there is a huge number of various sprays that help cope with the cough. Therefore, it is obvious that finding a drug that absolutely will suit any person will not be difficult. You can find a medicine that will take into account all your individual characteristics. Among the most well-known and frequently used sprays are the following preparations:
- Tantum Verde;
- Bioparox;
- Chlorophyllipt;
- Tharyngept;
- Hexoral;
- Inhaliptus;
- Salbutamol.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics of the drug Lazolvan: hydrochloride ambroksola improves the production of mucus in the respiratory organs, stimulates the development of ciliary activity, increases the synthesis of pulmonary surfactant. All this helps to improve the process of excretion and excretion of mucus from the body.
Salbutamol is a selective agonist of the so-called ß2-adrenergic receptors. The therapeutic dose affects the receptors in the smooth muscles of the bronchi, also slightly acting on the myocardium, its ß1-adrenergic receptors. The drug performs a pronounced bronchodilator effect, thereby reducing the possibility of spasms in the bronchi. In addition, it reduces the level of resistance in the lungs, increasing their vital capacity.
When the drug is used in inhalation manipulations, its action begins quickly - immediately after 5 minutes after application - and lasts for 4-6 hours.
Aerosol from cough Hexoral suppresses the oxidative reactions of bacterial metabolism, it has a wide range of antibacterial effects, so it treats infections from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus well. At a substance concentration of 100 mg / ml, the drug is capable of destroying most of the bacterial strains. Also, the drug slightly anesthetizes the mucous throat.
Pharmacokinetics
Hexoral Hexetidine is almost not absorbed into the mucosa, perfectly adhering to it. After a single use of the spray, the substance remains on the gums for approximately 65 hours. In dental plaques, it remains approximately 10-14 hours.
Lazolvan - this aerosol from coughing provides rapid absorption of ambroxol, which in the therapeutic range has a linear dependence. The substance is maximally concentrated in the plasma over a period of time from half an hour to 3 hours. About 90% of the drug in the plasma adheres to proteins. Ambroxol is rapidly distributed between tissues and blood, increasing the concentration of active components in the lungs. From the plasma, the drug is half-excreted in 7-12 hours, does not accumulate in the tissues. Approximately 90% of the drug goes out through the kidneys.
After inhalation Salbutamol reaches the lower part of the respiratory tract - approximately 10-20% of the dose. All the rest settles on the mucous throat, after which it is swallowed. The half-life of the drug lasts about 4-6 hours through the kidneys. The view remains partially unchanged. Another part is displayed as an inactive metabolite of phenolic sulfate. Remains go away with feces and bile (4%). The process of taking the medicine out of the patient takes about 72 hours.
Names of aerosols from cough
There are many different drugs that can cure cough.
Spray Chlorfillipt well helps with coughing. It is made on the basis of eucalyptus extract - ball eucalyptus acts as an active additive. Aerosol is an antiseptic and has an anti-inflammatory effect, improving the general condition of the patient and relieving the bouts of excruciating dry cough.
From dry cough can also rid the antiseptic drug Ingalipt, which is made on the basis of soluble streptocide. In addition, among the components of the drug can be found substances such as thymol, peppermint oil and eucalyptus, sodium sulfatiazole hexahydrate. The medicine has a combined effect on the area of the disease. This cough syringe is used to treat throat disorders.
Spray Faryngsept has only a local effect, without affecting the other organs of the body, located next to the affected area. The drug is used for dry cough, as it quickly removes inflammation, moisturizing the throat and its mucous, thus eliminating the constant cough. For treatment it will be enough to do 3-4 injections a day. The course of treatment is recommended to be conducted no more than 2 weeks.
Aerosol from cough for children
Cough can be a sign of a variety of diseases. Medicines for its elimination are selected depending on its type - for example, with irritation in the throat with a blistering dry cough should apply a spray. Its use allows the drug to get exactly to the site of inflammation, thereby contributing to the elimination of cough symptoms.
Aerosol from a cough for a child is different from those drugs that adults take. Sprays for children should be such that they will not irritate the mucous throat of the baby, nor will they cause any allergic reaction. The drug should only be used topically, it can not be that the medicine gets into the child's respiratory tract. In general, before you start using a spray, it is recommended to consult a qualified children's doctor.
In the event that, because of the use of an aerosol from a cough, the baby has signs of an allergy, you should immediately call a doctor. Allergic reaction is fraught with the appearance of swelling on the vocal cords and larynx, which is extremely dangerous. It should also be remembered that children who have not yet reached the age of 3 years are absolutely forbidden to give any medicinal aerosols.
Aerosol from allergic cough
Often with allergies, respiratory organs primarily suffer. Many allergy sufferers complain of such symptoms as edema of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, paranasal sinuses, nose, feeling of suffocation.
With this problem, an anti-allergenic spray will be very effective. It acts in approximately the same way as an aerosol from a cough, arriving at the place where the irritant is located, which causes an allergic reaction. Then the medicine immediately, having just got on the mucous membrane of the throat, will begin its beneficial effect.
When the patient does not have life-threatening heart and blood pressure problems, and the violations due to allergies are insignificant, the aerosol sprayed onto the mucous membrane will reduce the amount and strength of attacks of an allergic reaction.
Each spray, which has anti-allergens in its composition, acts on the principle of direct action on the mucous membrane of the throat or nose, soothing it and reducing the area of inflammation.
In addition, antiallergic sprays can contain components that can cope with local allergic reactions. Their action leads to the fact that tissue mast cells, which create substances that can cause allergies, decrease in quantity.
Aerosols from dry cough
If you have started coughing, you should immediately begin to treat it, because this is a rather unpleasant symptom. In this case, it is necessary to determine precisely what caused it to appear, because, depending on this, the method of treatment is also appointed. For example, if there is irritation in the throat, with a dry, dry cough, you should use a cough spray. But you should always take into account that children should not take drugs intended for adults.
There are some of the most popular aerosols that work by the principle of local action, immediately destroying the symptoms and soothing the cough. Among such preparations we distinguish Ingalipt, Chlorophylitis, Pharyngosept and Tantum Verde.
The above mentioned aerosols are considered to be the most effective and easy to use, therefore they are usually listed in the best medicines for cough.
Aerosol from cough has in its composition microparticles, which enhance the effect of its action - getting on the inflamed mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and removing irritation. Changes for the better appear shortly after the start of the drug - the symptoms begin to disappear, the cough subsides.
Method of application of aerosols from cough
Spray Cameton is applied to the mouth with a dispenser. The duration of each inhalation is approximately 3-5 seconds. For adults and children from 5 years of age, inhalations are prescribed 3-4 times a day for 1-2 days. Often this spray is taken with other medications. When applying the substance, the can should be in an upright position, with the spray gun facing upwards. Do not spray the eyes. If this still happens, flush your eyes with clean water, then visit the doctor.
Hexoral spray is applied to the mucosa of the pharynx or mouth - this drug allows you to quickly and without complications spray the medicine on the inflamed areas. Before application it is necessary to put on the spray nozzle, which is a nebulizer, then send it to the inflamed area of the mouth. In the process of inhalation, the can should be in an upright position. Press on the nebulizer 1-2 seconds. When you take the medicine, hold your breath.
The aerosol from the cough Jox is used 2-4 times a day, or, if necessary, every 4 hours. Before use, remove the cap, put on the nozzle, press it 2-3 times to fill it with a solution. Then the nozzle is injected into the mouth and 2-3 sprays are made left and right. After completing the use, it is necessary to wash the nozzle with running water.
Use of aerosols from coughing during pregnancy
Treatment of expectant mothers is a more complicated process, since everything that affects their body affects the developing fetus. That is why, in case of illness, pregnant women are prescribed such drugs that will not have a negative impact on the child. In case of problems with the throat, doctors prescribe a treatment that can eliminate the cause of the cough that has arisen. At the same time, medicines are prescribed that will be safe even for young children.
Below is a list of medications that are allowed to be used in the treatment of colds in pregnant women.
Cigarette spray Ingalipt excellent handling of throat swelling. It can be used even for the treatment of children who have not yet turned a year, so it is perfect for pregnant women.
Spray Orasept, permitted for the treatment of infants. It will be safe for pregnant women, without having a negative impact on the child.
For safety reasons, mention should also be made of such medications that are strictly forbidden to prescribe during pregnancy, since their influence on the child can have dangerous consequences. Among them are aerosols such as Bioparox and Teraflu, as well as Strepsils. It is forbidden during pregnancy to prescribe and various local antibiotics.
Contraindications for use
Cough sprays have an anti-inflammatory antiseptic analgesic effect and are only allowed for children from 3 years of age. The child can take the medicine only under the supervision of adults and the doctor's prescription. The drug should be on the mucous membrane of the throat 3-5 minutes. Until this time passes, one can not swallow saliva, and also eat and drink. Below is a list of drugs that are most often prescribed for coughing, and contraindications to them.
- Tantum Verde has such contraindications: you can not use it for children under 3 years old and for allergies to the components of the drug.
- Ingalipt - this aerosol from cough has the following contraindications: it is forbidden if there is an allergy to certain components of the medicine and children under the age of three.
- Cameton has such contraindications - not for children under 5 years old and if there is an allergy to certain components of the medicine.
- Stopangin has the following contraindications - allergy to various components of the medication, atrophic pharyngitis, at the 1st trimester of pregnancy, children under 8 years old.
- Contra-indications of the drug Geksoral-Spray allergy to the components of the drug, children under the age of 3.
- Tera Flo Lar is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to ammonia compounds and lidocaine, breastfeeding during the 1st trimester of pregnancy, children up to 4 years of age.
Side effects of aerosols from coughing
Local use of Tantum Verde medicine can cause burning, numbness and dry mouth. Patients tolerate well, only sometimes there may be a burning sensation at the site of application or the occurrence of an allergic reaction. Vomiting may occur if the medicine is swallowed. But these side effects go quickly and without the need to cancel the drug. Since the drug contains ethyl alcohol, it should be about 30 minutes after its use do not interact with dangerous mechanisms and do not drive a car.
Aerosol from coughing Cameton has few negative reviews, as it is tolerated by patients quite well. Side effects are possible because of the high sensitivity to the components of the drug itself - burning and dryness of the mucous membrane of the pharynx and nose, swelling in the area of spraying, skin rash, itching.
Ingalipt - this spray can cause allergies if the patient has a heightened sensitivity to some of its components. There may also be a sensation of burning and burning in the throat, nausea and vomiting. Since Ingalipt contains essential oils, children can develop a rash on the skin. An allergic reaction may occur in pregnant women.
Overdose
When an overdose of Bioparox appears, such symptoms as numbness of the oral cavity, problems with blood circulation, burning and sore throat, dizziness. To be treated in this case it is necessary symptomatically and under supervision.
Salbutamol in case of an overdose causes such side effects as tachycardia, depression of pressure, nausea, tremor of muscles, vomiting. Taking a large dose of the drug can cause hypokalemia, so you need to monitor the potassium in the serum.
In case of an overdose, immediately stop the treatment with salbutamol and perform the necessary therapy appropriate to the symptoms. In this case, cardioselective blockers for beta-adrenergic receptors may be used - for patients who suffer from tachycardia. This procedure should be carried out cautiously, if the patient has a history of bronchospasm.
Teraflu Lar may cause vomiting and nausea during an overdose. Since the preparation contains only a small amount of lidocaine, it does not cause too dangerous symptoms in case of taking an excessively high dose of the drug. To get rid of discomfort, you need to eat egg whites beaten in water or drink a glass of milk.
Interactions with other drugs
Salbutamol should not be used together with non-selective beta-adrenoreceptor blockers, for example, propranolol. It is also prohibited for patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors. This drug enhances the effect of stimulants in the central nervous system.
If you take salbutamol with theophylline and other xanthines, it can increase the risk of developing tachyarrhythmia. When using inhalants, severe ventricular arrhythmias may occur.
Simultaneous admission with m-holinoblokatorami can increase the level of intraocular pressure, and the use together with diuretics and glucocorticosteroids increases the hypokalemic effect of the drug.
The benzoxonium chloride contained in TeraFlu LAB will decrease its effectiveness if it is simultaneously used with anionically active substances, such as toothpaste. The absorption of benzoxonium chloride increases in combination with ethanol.
Aerosol from cough Jox should not be combined with other antiseptic drugs that are applied topically to the oral mucosa. In particular, it is incompatible with drugs that contain hydrogen peroxide, since it creates an inactivation of the aerosol.
Storage conditions
- The preparation should be stored in a place that is protected from sunlight and inaccessible to children. Storage temperature 10-25 ° С.
- Caffe spray TheraFlu LRA should be stored in a place where children can not reach, at a maximum temperature of 30 ° C.
- Salbutamol should remain in a place that is closed from children, which must be protected from sunlight and moisture. The storage temperature is room temperature.
- Ventolin is stored at a temperature of no more than 30 ° C. Do not leave in the sun and freeze the drug. Shelf life of the drug is 2 years. The solution remaining in the can after the end of treatment, it is necessary to pour out, as soon it will deteriorate.
- Cameton can be stored in conditions that do not exceed a temperature of 40 ° C, in a place that is closed from small children.
- To store the Bioparox medicinal product, no special conditions are needed, but it needs to be kept in a place inaccessible to the child.
- Tantum Verde should be kept in a place where sunlight does not penetrate, and little children do not have access. The storage temperature is room temperature. The drug is sold without a prescription.
- Geksoral-spray must be hidden in a place that is inaccessible to children, where the sun's rays do not reach. Temperature - not more than 25 ° C.
- Aeragol from Ingalipt cough should be placed in a place inaccessible to children, which has a temperature of 3-20 ° C.
Shelf life
- The medicinal preparation Ingalipt has a shelf life of 2 years, after which it can not be used. The date is indicated on the package.
- The medication Ventolin is allowed to be applied within 2 years from the date indicated on the medicine package.
- The expiration date of the spray from Jox cough is no more than 4 years. Date of manufacture is stamped on the product package.
- Aerosol from cough TerraFlu LAR can be used for 5 years from the date of manufacture. The date is indicated on the medicine label.
- The drug Salbutamol has a shelf life of 4 years. The date of manufacture of the drug is stamped on its packaging.
- Bioparox medication can be used for treatment for 2 years from the moment of manufacture, reflected on the label of the drug.
- The shelf life of the spray from the pain in the throat of Hexoral is 2 years. The solution inside the aerosol can should be used within six months from the first use of the drug.
- Aerosol from coughing Cameton has a 2-year shelf life. The date of manufacture is indicated on the label.
- Tantum Verde - this medication is allowed to be used for 4 years from the date of manufacture reflected on its packaging.
- Spray Stopangin has a shelf life of 2 years. The number when it was made is printed on the package.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cough aerosols" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.