Erespal for dry and wet coughs

Coughing brings a lot of inconvenience to a person, especially if it is a long-term cough. It can catch you in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and sometimes it is quite difficult to suppress it and control it consciously. Coughing usually lasts a long time and persists for a fairly long period of time, even if the disease has already been cured. Coughing causes not only physical discomfort, pain in the chest, sternum, but it also leads to psychological discomfort. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account that coughing is a reflex reaction of the body, acts as one of the body's defense mechanisms. Getting rid of a cough is not always as easy as we would like. But Erespal for cough can significantly help with this.

Does Erespal help with cough?

Erespal helps to quickly and effectively cope with cough of any etiology: allergic, bacterial, viral. It is included in the complex therapy for colds, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, tonsillitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis.

Any cough occurs in response to irritation or blockage of the respiratory tract and is aimed at freeing them, cleaning them, and removing the products that cause this reaction. A strong reflex contraction of the respiratory tract acts as a mechanism that forcefully pushes out by-products, freeing the respiratory tract. Erespal enhances this effect. Thus, the answer to the question: "Does Erespal help with cough?" suggests itself - yes, Erespal is exactly the remedy that helps get rid of cough and prevent relapse.

What kind of cough is Erespal for?

It is impossible to give a clear answer to the question of what kind of cough Erespal is used for. It helps with both dry and wet coughs. The fact is that a wet cough is productive. That is, it is a more favorable type of cough, in which recovery occurs much faster. This is due to the fact that with a wet cough, there is an intensive discharge of sputum, mucus is removed to the outside, accordingly, the inflammatory and infectious process is removed quite quickly, and the person quickly recovers. With a wet cough, Erespal stimulates the receptors even more strongly, enhancing the cough reflex. Thus, the respiratory tract is quickly cleared.

As for dry cough, this type of cough is considered severe and unproductive. During such cough, there is minor stimulation of receptors, phlegm and mucus are not removed. Accordingly, despite the cough, there is no relief, the condition worsens, exhausting the person. Erespal promotes the transition of dry cough to wet. Therefore, answering the question: "for what kind of cough is Erespal?", some say that it helps only with wet cough (which is quite fair, because the main effect of the drug begins exactly when the cough has already become wet. Others believe that Erespal is effective for both wet and dry cough (since recovery occurs in both cases).

In addition, Erespal is prescribed as a preventive measure, especially for children during the epidemic season, to moisturize the mucous membranes, for allergic reactions and colds, congestion, diseases of the nasopharynx, pharynx, upper and lower respiratory tract. It is most effective for diseases of bacterial and viral genesis. Due to the active components that are part of this product, it indirectly acts as a local means of immune protection of the body, stimulating the production of local immunoglobulin, stimulating the system of non-specific resistance.

Indications Erespala

There are quite a large number of indications for the use of Erespal. These are various forms of cough: dry, wet, congestive. It is used to eliminate those forms of cough that are a consequence of respiratory diseases, or caused by allergies, the entry of foreign material into the respiratory tract. Often, the cough reflex occurs with minor irritation in the respiratory tract, and Erespal is able to eliminate this cough, easing the condition.

Some doctors prescribe Erespal for the treatment of smokers' cough, pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis. It is prescribed for the presence of an inflammatory infectious process in the upper and lower respiratory tract, irritation, redness of the throat, and sore throat. It is prescribed for coughs of an allergic, spasmodic, bacterial, viral, allergic, and unclear genesis, as well as for various forms of angina. It is an effective remedy for the treatment of angina (catarrhal, follicular, lacunar, fibrinous forms), tuberculosis, to relieve severe infectious diseases such as croup, diphtheria, whooping cough, measles. It is included in the composition of complex therapy for the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary pathologies, tracheitis, abscesses, obstruction, attacks, and the asthmatic component, since it helps eliminate bronchial spasm. Indications for use include both dry and wet cough.

For dry cough

The danger of a dry cough is that it causes constant irritation of the respiratory tract, and there is no relief or removal of phlegm. Phlegm accumulates, the alveoli and bronchioles become clogged and spasm. Gradually, the cells begin to be poisoned, gas exchange becomes difficult, and the removal of by-products and gases is poorly removed. Therefore, the symptoms of intoxication increase, signs of systemic poisoning may develop, and local body temperature increases. This further poisons the cells of the respiratory tract, mucous membranes, so that edema develops, and mucus cannot be removed normally. Erespal will help remove phlegm and toxins, converting the cough into a productive form (a wet cough). But if it does not help within a week, you must definitely get examined, since a dry, debilitating cough can be one of the symptoms of lung cancer or another serious disease.

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For wet cough

Mandatory treatment is required for both dry and wet coughs, since any of these forms is associated with a violation of the normal state of the mucous membranes, associated with an inflammatory and infectious process. Erespal helps to remove phlegm, reduce temperature and inflammation. But you need to undergo a full examination, since it can be a sign of pneumonia, another serious condition that requires treatment. The danger of this condition is associated with the fact that a wet cough progresses quite quickly in the absence of treatment, and causes pneumonia, bronchitis. If the cough does not go away for a long time (longer than 3-4 weeks), this may indicate the development of tuberculosis.

Release form

There are three known forms of Erespal release - syrup, tablets, mixture. All three forms are effective and interchangeable: they relieve, prevent complications and relapses of cough, promote the removal of phlegm, prevent congestion, accelerate metabolic processes, stimulate the protective properties of the mucous membranes. Recovery against the background of taking Erespal occurs much faster. It has been used in both therapeutic and pediatric practice for a long time. The choice depends on each specific case and is made by the doctor. There is no strict binding to one or another form, so the choice is usually left to the doctor or the patient. Usually, children are prescribed cough syrup, since it is sweet, pleasant to taste, and children drink it with pleasure.

Syrup

Erespal syrup is prescribed to children. The dosage depends on age, characteristics of the disease, its severity, and the diagnosis itself. The drug is convenient because the package contains a measuring spoon along with the syrup. One measuring spoon contains 5 ml of solution, which is equal to a single dose.

The syrup quickly relieves both dry and wet cough. It is effective in treating both acute and chronic pathologies. There is no clear opinion regarding the age at which Erespal can be given. Some doctors are inclined to believe that the drug can be taken from 2 years. Others believe that it is better to give Erespal after 5 years.

Pills

The tablets are widely used to treat cough in adults. But they can also be given to children, starting from 10-12 years old. You can take up to three Erespal tablets per day. It is not recommended for children. They are also not recommended for use by people suffering from diabetes.

Mixture

The mixture can be easily prepared at home, which will allow you to take a fresh, just prepared product for each dose. It is available in packages in the form of a white powder in a bottle with a measuring cup. This is already a semi-finished dosage form. Warm boiled or distilled water is poured into it up to the specified mark. The product is thoroughly mixed until completely dissolved, shaken. It is necessary to ensure that there are no undissolved grains left at the bottom, since the effectiveness of the drug will sharply decrease, and the dosage of the drug will also change. To ensure control, it is recommended to pour the product into a transparent glass before use. The bottle contains the dose required for a full course of treatment.

The classic name is "erespal". This applies to all manufactured medicinal forms. You can buy erespal syrup, erespal tablets or a mixture with a similar name in a pharmacy.

Pharmacodynamics

When studying the pharmacodynamics of the drug, it is necessary to note the following main properties:

• relieves inflammation,
• restores the body,
• stimulates metabolic processes,
• increases local immunity by stimulating the production of local immunoglobulin in the mucous membranes,
• has an antipyretic effect,
• has a mild pain-relieving (analgesic) effect,
• removes phlegm, mucus,
• clears the airways by stimulating the cough reflex,

It is considered as a complex anti-inflammatory agent.

Pharmacokinetics

The following pharmacokinetic features of the drug are of therapeutic significance:

• the active substance included in the drug exhibits tropism for the receptors of the alveoli and bronchioles, exerting a stimulating effect on them. As a result, stimulation and irritation of the receptors occurs, the cough reflex arises and intensifies. Clearing the respiratory tract.
• accumulates in the bronchopulmonary tissue, penetrates into the alveoli and bronchioles within 1-2 hours after administration.
• The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is detected after approximately 2-3 hours.
• The substance has the ability to spread throughout tissues and biological fluids, exerting a therapeutic effect on the entire body.
• excreted by the kidneys, in urine.
• The half-life is on average 5-6 hours and is determined by the activity of the kidneys and liver.
• indirectly has the ability to remove toxins, relieve swelling and inflammation, prevent the development of infection, reduce body temperature, and relieve pain.

Dosing and administration

The method of using Erespal and the doses are determined by the form of the drug, the severity of the disease, and the age of the patient. Thus, children are prescribed syrup. The approximate scheme is as follows:

• from 2 to 5 years old, the standard dose is prescribed three times a day (5 ml or one measuring spoon);
• from 5 to 12 years old – 10 ml per dose per day.
• after 12 pm the use of 30-40 ml per day is allowed.

Adults can take tablets and mixtures. You can take up to three Erespal tablets per day, washing them down with plenty of water.

The mixture is a semi-finished medicinal form. To be fully prepared, you need to pour water over all the powder contained in the package and stir until it dissolves completely. Drink in the dosage prescribed by the doctor.

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Application for children

For children, it is recommended to use syrup. Syrup, like other medicinal forms of Erespal, helps a person get rid of such symptoms as a strong cough (dry, wet), burning, soreness, redness, enlargement and soreness in the lymph nodes, night snoring. Children often have hiccups, and Erespal syrup can also help with this. Hiccups caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscles can be very severe and unpleasant. Although there are many old home remedies (drinking a lot of fluids, unexpected fright), some doctors suggest drinking half a teaspoon (2-3 ml) of Erespal with a glass of warm water as the most effective treatment. You can also take a teaspoon of the product and hold it under your tongue for as long as possible.

In addition to these cases, the range of indications for the use of Erespal is quite extensive. It is recommended for any diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It helps to cope with intense pain in the throat, cough, runny nose. It helps with redness of the throat, inflammation of the tonsils and lymph nodes, a sharp increase in temperature. The peculiarity is that children often have chills, an increase in body temperature, in which there are no other signs. There is no cough, inflammatory processes, wheezing are also not observed. But there is every reason to assume an inflammatory process in the throat, which is latent. Usually, in the absence of treatment, after 7-10 days the disease manifests itself as acute, severe tonsillitis, and even pneumonia. This condition can be prevented if, when the temperature rises, you start taking Erespal from the first day.

Use Erespala during pregnancy

If you follow the doctor's recommendations and do not self-medicate, the use of the drug during pregnancy is allowed. The main thing is the correct and competent use of the drug, compliance with the prescribed scheme and dosage. The substance does not enter the bloodstream, it has only a local effect.

In the first trimester, any form of the drug can be used. It is important that when treating with this drug, it does not enter the bloodstream, since the drug has only a local effect.

In the second trimester of pregnancy, any form of Erespal can be used, if there are no contraindications. It should also be taken into account that in this case, individual intolerance may be observed. If nausea is observed, there is vomiting, poor health in the morning or evening, you must inform your doctor about this. Toxicosis may be a contraindication. In other cases, if adverse reactions occur, the treatment regimen should be reviewed.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, the use of Erespal is not always useful. Here, a thorough analysis of all the risks and benefits is required. The drug can only be prescribed if the risk of taking the drug is significantly lower than the risk of the disease itself. In any case, during this period, Erespal treatment is resorted to in case of extreme necessity, since in the third trimester, the body's sensitivity usually increases, and the fetus itself is already exposed to the effects.

Contraindications

There are a number of contraindications to the use of Erespal:

• serious lung pathologies,
• digestive system disorders,
• postoperative, postpartum period,
• strictly contraindicated in case of exacerbation of ulcers and duodenal ulcers, in case of ulcerative gastritis,
• refrain from taking the medicine if you have bleeding, hemoptysis, or if blood appears in your sputum,
• not recommended for use in renal failure,
• not recommended for children under 2 years of age,
• contraindicated in case of increased individual sensitivity,
• Not recommended in case of intolerance to the drug as a whole or to its individual components.

Side effects Erespala

The drug causes increased stress on the urinary system, so its use may cause exacerbation of kidney and liver diseases. The drug can also cause intoxication. Edema syndrome, hypertension and tachycardia often occur. With a tendency to allergic reactions, edema, dermatitis, eczema, and urticaria develop. With a tendency to bleeding, bleeding may develop, since the drug reduces blood clotting. Otherwise, Erespal is considered a relatively safe drug, so side effects are rare.

• Why does Erespal make cough worse?

The composition includes components that stimulate the cough reflex, thereby facilitating the removal of mucus, pus, phlegm. Therefore, at the initial stages, the cough can only intensify, but this is considered a positive trend, since it is necessary for the respiratory tract to clear. Then the inflammatory process can decrease. The stronger the cough, the more foreign material is removed. Accordingly, the inflammatory process is eliminated faster, the level of bacterial contamination and viral load decreases.

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Overdose

Overdose is accompanied by digestive disorders, respiratory disorders, bleeding. Nausea, flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea develop. Sometimes signs of poisoning are observed. Cough may increase, spasm in the throat, hyperemia may occur.

Interactions with other drugs

No interactions of Erespal with other drugs have been registered. It should be taken into account that Erespal slightly reduces the activity of antiseptics and antibacterial drugs, so it should be taken at an interval of 2 hours with these drugs. In addition, there is information that the drug can react with antiviral agents, but the mechanism of action is not fully known.

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Storage conditions

Erespal, regardless of the form, is stored in the factory packaging. Usually, storage conditions are prescribed in the instructions. Tablets You can store the drug at room temperature. Syrup and mixture in the refrigerator, on the door, on the bottom shelf. Before use, take it out of the refrigerator and warm it up a little at room temperature (on the table, but not on the radiator, not on an open fire, not in hot water). Direct sunlight should not fall on the packaging. Keep away from children and pets.

Shelf life

Can be stored for two years. Do not use if the expiration date has passed, as there will be no effect from the treatment. Open syrup is stored for no more than a month. The finished mixture - no more than 10 days.

What to do if Erespal does not help with cough?

If Erespal does not help with cough for 5 days or more, your doctor will tell you what to do. You should urgently consult a doctor, as this may be a sign of a serious illness, such as lung cancer (with a dry cough), tuberculosis (with a wet cough). To exclude these pathologies, a comprehensive diagnosis is needed. You can also try analogues.

Analogues

There are quite a lot of analogues with a similar mechanism of action. For example, you can try Lazolvan, Ascoril, Linkas, Doctor Mom, Ambroxol, Ambrobene, Bronchobos, Bromhexine, Mucaltin. It is necessary to select drugs that have an anti-inflammatory and antitussive effect. The drugs should stimulate the receptors of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, increase the removal of sputum.

• Lazolvan

The drug has antitussive, mucolytic properties. Indications for use include diseases such as tracheobronchitis, bronchitis, and severe cough. It acts quickly, since most of it accumulates in the lung tissue. The mechanism of action consists of liquefying sputum and quickly removing it. Accordingly, the inflammatory process is reduced. Drinking plenty of fluids is required.

• Ascoril

Promotes expectoration, relieves inflammation, stimulates local immunoglobulin production. It is used in pediatrics, therapy as a complex antitussive drug. The drug begins to act 2-3 hours after administration. The duration of action is up to 10 hours, that is, the drug acts quite quickly. Promotes normalization of patency, elimination of inflammatory and infectious processes. It is characterized by absolute bioavailability, accumulates in the respiratory tract.

Reviews

When analyzing reviews of the drug, we found that positive reviews prevail. No negative reviews were found. Erespal for cough quickly relieves cough (dry, wet), eliminates pain, inflammation. It is used by both children and adults. Children are recommended to take syrup, as it is sweet and tasty.