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Gedelix syrup for children
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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It is a herbal preparation that exerts an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Also, the drug has bronchospasmolytic effect. Available as a light brown syrup. Has a cherry smell and a slightly hazy look.
The main active ingredient is ivy, or more precisely, an extract from its leaves. There are a lot of auxiliary substances, but they do not exert a pronounced therapeutic effect on the body.
The advantage of the drug is that it does not include alcohol, and there are also no dyes, sugar. Therefore, Gedelix is a cough syrup in children, which has virtually no contraindications. Moreover, it can be taken even to infants, as well as to those patients who have elevated blood sugar levels, diabetics.
Indications Syrup Gedelix with cough for children
Indications for use are various acute and chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract. At the same time, it is almost not important what kind of etiology of coughing. The drug acts as a symptomatic agent, facilitates the condition, regardless of the genesis of the disease. But completely cure the disease is not always possible, since it is used primarily as part of complex therapy. Nevertheless, it well dilutes sputum and promotes its excretion from the body, and also eliminates spasm of the bronchi and lungs. The viscosity of the sputum under the action of the extract is significantly reduced, it becomes more liquid, easily leaves and is eliminated from the body. Accordingly, inflammation is reduced, recovery is much faster.
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Pharmacodynamics
The mechanism of action is that the drug reduces the viscosity of phlegm and contributes to its removal from the bronchi and lungs. As a result, the inflammatory process decreases. The extractant is ethanol (30% concentration).
It is not possible to carry out research concerning the peculiarities of the flow of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of this preparation. This is due to the fact that the drug is a dry extract from the leaves of ivy in combination with biologically active components.
Dosing and administration
Can be prescribed to infants. Give no more than 2, 5 ml twice a day. With age, the dosage gradually increases. So, children from 1 to 6 years are prescribed 2.5-3 ml three times a day. Children of preschool and primary school age are prescribed 5 ml three times a day. The kit includes a measuring cup, through which the dosing of the drug. The course of treatment can be calculated by a doctor only, because in order to choose a treatment, the results of laboratory tests are needed. The minimum duration of treatment is one week. If the symptoms do not bother, the treatment still needs to be continued, since hidden inflammation may well occur, which can later turn into a chronic inflammatory process.
Before use, the preparation must be shaken, otherwise it will not be effective. This is due to the fact that the active substance will settle, and will not have to be influenced by its inaccessibility to target cells.
Contraindications
Contraindicated drug with a deficiency of sucrose, isomaltose, in cases of intolerance to fructose. Also, contra-indications include glucose-galactose malabsorption and cases of hypersensitivity, individual intolerance to drugs or individual components thereof.
Side effects Syrup Gedelix with cough for children
Side effects are rare. In exceptional cases, allergic reactions may occur, which occur mainly in a delayed type. This, in the first place, rash, inflammation, skin irritation. In rare cases, there is a laxative effect, especially in those who have a tendency to impair digestive function. This effect is achieved due to the high content of sorbitol.
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Overdose
In cases of overdose, dizziness, vomiting, and consciousness breakdown. It is necessary as soon as possible to call an ambulance, as well as to provide emergency care before the arrival of doctors. It is necessary to induce vomiting, then to provide the patient with an abundant drink. In the hospital, gastric lavage is performed, followed by symptomatic, maintenance therapy, as well as detoxification treatment.
Interactions with other drugs
About drug interaction of the drug with other medicines, practically nothing is known. Do not take with antitussive. Cough on the contrary should be strengthened, as the drug helps to thin the sputum. Cough will help her to escape and out.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Gedelix syrup for children" 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.