Dr. Mom for coughs for children and adults

The range of medicinal products Doctor Mom is presented in various forms and is used as a symptomatic medicine to soften and relieve cough. Among the components of Doctor Mom there are mainly natural substances - extracts from medicinal raw materials. Due to its rich composition, Doctor Mom is an excellent mucolytic, bronchodilator, secretolytic: the drug normalizes the composition of sputum and facilitates its expectoration.

Doctor Mom is often used for inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract, for overstrain of the vocal cords, and also as an additional drug for pneumonia, obstructions and other chronic pulmonary diseases.

Doctor Mom for what cough?

Any of the medications in the Doctor Mom series are anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator and mucolytic medications on a natural basis. These medications are approved for use in acute or chronic respiratory diseases that occur against the background of a strong cough with difficult expectoration. Thus, Doctor Mom perfectly soothes dry cough or coughing fits with difficult expectoration in bronchitis, laryngotracheitis, pharyngitis.

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Indications Dr. Mom's cough medicine

Doctor Mom is recognized as a fairly effective remedy for most acute and chronic forms of respiratory diseases, and especially those that occur with a prolonged dry cough, or one in which there are difficulties in removing phlegm.

Direct indications for the use of Doctor Mom may be the following:

• acute inflammatory reaction in the nasopharynx, throat, trachea, bronchi;
• obstructive bronchitis;
• the presence of viscous sputum in bronchial asthma;
• respiratory infections complicated by dry cough;
• chronic forms of inflammatory reaction of the upper respiratory tract;
• runny nose, muscle pain, headache.

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Doctor Mom for dry cough

With a sore throat and a dry, "scratching" cough, which usually accompanies the initial stage of the inflammatory process (when there is no mucous secretion yet), irritation of the superficial receptors of the respiratory tract occurs. It is at this stage that it is necessary to maximally stimulate the secretion of sputum - this will speed up recovery and significantly alleviate the patient's condition.

Doctor Mom is considered one of the first drugs of choice at the stage of dry cough. The active ingredients of the drug enhance the motility of the bronchioles, which accelerates the movement of mucus secretions and relieves coughing. Doctor Mom is relevant for respiratory infections, with low viscosity of sputum. The drug has all the necessary qualities to soothe a dry cough:

• facilitates expectoration;
• stops the development of the inflammatory reaction;
• expands the lumen of the bronchi;
• thins mucus.

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Doctor Mom for wet cough

For wet cough, Doctor Mom is only acceptable for use in a few cases:

• with insufficient sputum production;
• in case of excessive viscosity of sputum;
• for runny nose and body aches.

It often becomes important to prevent the inflammatory reaction in the respiratory system from becoming chronic. Dr. Mom should be included in the general therapeutic regimen in the following cases:

• if coughing occurs systematically, but the attacks last more than 2-3 days, without abating of symptoms;
• if, against the background of a constant cough, the amount of secreted mucus decreases;
• if the sputum changes color, becomes thick, an unpleasant odor appears, and foreign inclusions are observed in the discharge;
• if the patient’s health deteriorates – for example, the temperature rises, the body aches, or migraine pain occurs.

In the latter case, the use of Doctor Mom is only an auxiliary point. Consultation with a doctor in such a situation is considered mandatory.

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Release form

Doctor Mom is produced in such medicinal forms as lozenges (also known as candies or lozenges), syrup, inhalation pencil and external warming ointment.

Doctor Mom cough syrup is available in darkened glass bottles or green plastic bottles sealed with aluminum caps. The kit includes a special cup for dosing the syrup.

Dr. Mom cough lozenges are in tablet form. Dr. Mom cough drops come in different flavors: lemon, orange, strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, and a combined multifruit and berry flavor. Dr. Mom cough lozenges are packed in blister packs of ten lozenges. Orange lozenges have an orange tint, lemon and pineapple have a yellow-green tint, raspberry and strawberry have a reddish tint, multifruit have a purple tint, and berry have a brownish tint. Dr. Mom Edges cough lozenges may have uneven edges and scuffs, and air bubbles are allowed inside.

Doctor Mom cough ointment is available in light blue plastic jars. There is a protective layer of aluminum under the plastic lid. The jar contains 20 g of ointment for external use.

The Doctor Mom inhalation pencil is a cylindrical case with a hole in the upper compartment, with a screw cap. Inside is a cartridge filled with a medicinal solution.

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Composition of Doctor Mom cough medicines

The main components of Doctor Mom preparations are medicinal extracts from various plants:

• Barbados aloe;
• adatoda wasika;
• rhizomes of licorice, ginger, elecampane, turmeric;
• basil;
• nightshade;
• cubeb pepper;
• terminalia.

Depending on the form of the drug Doctor Mom, its composition may include levomenthol, menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate, etc.

Many of the present components are also included in other effective medicines that are used for colds, when the immune defense is reduced, and also as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent. Doctor Mom will be useful for acute or prolonged cough, and can also be used as a pain reliever for headaches and muscle pain.

The composition of Doctor Mom preparations was thought out by specialists with special care. For example, the preparations do not contain any alcohol additives, which allows them to be used in pediatrics without fear.

Pharmacodynamics

Depending on the form of the medicine, it contains certain useful components. It is their properties that determine the overall effect of Doctor Mom.

For example, the plant components of this product have the following healing properties:

• cubeb pepper – promotes expectoration, stops the development of the inflammatory process;
• basil – normalizes body temperature, disinfects, accelerates the removal of toxic substances through sweat glands, facilitates expectoration;
• turmeric – destroys harmful bacteria, relieves inflammation;
• adathoda vasica – facilitates expectoration, eliminates bronchial spasm, improves the discharge of sputum;
• aloe – relieves swelling, has expectorant properties;
• licorice – eliminates irritation and inflammation, soothes, relieves pain, improves the release of sputum;
• ginger rhizome – has anti-inflammatory properties;
• nightshade – normalizes body temperature, promotes effective expectoration;
• terminalia – normalizes fluid content in tissues, improves expectoration;
• Elecampane is an antiseptic and antispasmodic.

Additional components such as menthol and levomenthol act as antiseptics, antispasmodics and painkillers. Camphor has an analgesic and distracting effect, and methyl salicylate can reduce swelling of inflamed tissues.

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Pharmacokinetics

Dr. Mom does not have a systemic effect on the body, so its kinetic properties are not considered.

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Dosing and administration

Doctor Mom syrup is taken as follows:

• for children 3-6 years old it is recommended to take ½ teaspoon before breakfast, lunch and dinner;
• for children 6-14 years old it is recommended to take up to 1 teaspoon before breakfast, lunch and dinner;
• For children over 14 years of age, as well as for adults, it is recommended to take 1-2 teaspoons before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The duration of treatment is about 2 weeks.

• Dr. Mom in the form of lozenges is dissolved in the mouth one piece once every 2-3 hours. No more than ten lozenges should be taken per day. The duration of taking lozenges is about 2 weeks.
• Doctor Mom in the form of an ointment is applied to the wings of the nose for a runny nose, to the area of muscle pain (directly on the skin), to the temporal region (for headaches and migraines).
• Doctor Mom inhalation pencil is used:
  • for adults and children over 12 years of age, 2 inhalations in each nostril are recommended, every 2-4 hours;
  • For children aged 6-12 years, 1 inhalation in each nostril every 2-4 hours is recommended.

No more than 6-8 inhalations per day should be administered. The maximum duration of treatment is 3 days.

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Doctor Mom for cough for adults

Both children and adults can get sick with a cold, acute respiratory viral infection or bronchitis. The first painful symptoms are a runny nose, a sore throat, and a cough. Of course, the approaches to treatment for adults and children are always different. However, a drug such as Doctor Mom can be used to treat patients of almost any age, including adults.

Already at the first signs of developing a dry cough (when mucus is not coughed up, or is coughed up with difficulty and in small quantities), it is necessary to take measures to help the respiratory system overcome the disease and restore its functional capacity. Therefore, at the initial stages, doctors advise taking the herbal syrup Doctor Mom: it will help make the mucus thinner, after which its removal will be significantly accelerated.

For sore and scratchy throats, the drug of choice should be Doctor Mom cough lozenges. Their action - softening, analgesic and enveloping - will help significantly improve the patient's well-being literally within the first hours from the onset of the disease.

Adults can take Doctor Mom for up to 14-20 days in a row.

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Doctor Mom for cough for children

Medicines for children are a separate category of drugs, which includes such a series of medicines as Doctor Mom. A child's body is more sensitive and receptive than an adult's. Therefore, not all general-use medicines are allowed in pediatric practice. However, Doctor Mom is designed specifically for children from 2-3 years of age.

For example, Doctor Mom in syrup relieves hoarseness and wheezing in the throat, eliminates inflammation and softens cough. A child of 3-5 years old is allowed to take ½ teaspoon of syrup per day in the morning, at lunch and at night. Children under 14 years old are allowed to take 1 teaspoon of the medicine before meals.

The manufacturer specifies that the syrup has a very pleasant taste and is usually liked by children. It can be diluted with water or taken undiluted. In most cases, it is possible to get rid of the cough after a few days of taking Doctor Mom.

Doctor Mom for infants is not recommended for cough: it is not advisable to use this medicine to treat children under 2 years of age, regardless of the form of the medicine.

Use Dr. Mom's cough medicine during pregnancy

As is known, expectant mothers are extremely careful when choosing medications. And this is true, because medications affect both the growing organism in the womb and the course of pregnancy itself.

Since Doctor Mom is presented in various dosage forms, let us consider each of them separately, from the point of view of the use of these drugs during pregnancy.

• Doctor Mom in syrup form has a harmless natural base, without alcohols and toxic components. This type of drug can be taken by expectant mothers, but with some clarifications:
  • if no allergic reaction to the composition of Doctor Mom has been observed previously;
  • no more than three times a day.
• Doctor Mom in the form of an external ointment - this type of drug does not have a systemic effect, so it can be used during pregnancy. The main thing is to avoid applying the drug to wounds and mucous membranes.
• Doctor Mom in pencil form is quite suitable for external use by women during pregnancy.
• Doctor Mom in the form of lozenges - doctors do not recommend this drug for use by expectant mothers, due to the presence of flavoring, coloring and preservative components in its composition.

During pregnancy, any drug, even if it is approved for use, should be used as little as possible. You should not take the medication for a long time: after achieving the desired therapeutic effect, the medication should be put aside. You should not use Doctor Mom during pregnancy for preventive purposes.

Contraindications

Like any other medication, Doctor Mom has its own set of contraindications. Therefore, before starting treatment, you need to carefully read them to avoid trouble.

The main restrictions are:

• children under 2 years of age;
• tendency to allergies and hypersensitivity to the composition of Doctor Mom;
• the presence of superficial wounds, eczema, rashes and abrasions (for the ointment form of the drug).

Caution is required in case of bronchial asthma, tendency to bronchial spasms, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Side effects Dr. Mom's cough medicine

Side effects when using Doctor Mom are relatively rare, but everyone who is going to use this remedy to treat cough should be aware of them.

For example, using Doctor Mom can cause:

• allergic reaction (rash, redness, swelling);
• dry skin, peeling (for ointment forms of the drug);
• itchy skin;
• bronchial spasms, lacrimation (if the product gets on the mucous membranes of the eyes or into the respiratory tract).

Typically, all side effects disappear once the drug is discontinued.

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Overdose

Dr. Mom is not a systemic medication. Therefore, it is generally accepted that its overdose is clinically impossible.

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Interactions with other drugs

You should not take medications that suppress the cough reflex, as well as drugs that reduce sputum secretion, at the same time.

When using Doctor Mom ointment, do not apply other external agents with irritating or distracting effects at the same time.

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Storage conditions

All Doctor Mom products can be stored at normal room temperature, not exceeding 25° Celsius. After each use, the products should be carefully packed, and if there is a lid on the jar, tightly closed.

It is important to store medications in places where children cannot play.

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Shelf life

The syrup can be stored for no more than 2 years.

Lozenges (tablets, candies) can be stored for up to five years.

Doctor Mom ointment is stored for no more than 3 years.

The inhalation pencil is stored for up to 3 years in a sealed form. After the first opening, the drug is stored for no more than 3 days.

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Reviews

According to users, a number of Doctor Mom preparations can be used not only for colds and acute respiratory viral infections. For example, the ointment has an excellent therapeutic effect on joint pain, back pain, bruises and osteochondrosis, and migraines.

Doctor Mom is one of the most common medications that pediatricians usually prescribe to relieve cough symptoms, with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. And the ointment form of Doctor Mom can be successfully used for acute and chronic protracted rhinitis or sinusitis, when there are signs of stagnation and thickening of mucous secretions.

Of course, Doctor Mom has many analogues. However, most patients who have once been treated with drugs from this series continue to make their choice in favor of this medication: the effectiveness and safety of Doctor Mom for cough is beyond doubt.