Hederin

Gederin is a medicine used for colds and coughs. Included in the category of expectorants.

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Indications of the gedera

It is used for inflammatory processes in the area of the respiratory system (acute type), in which a cough is observed. In addition, the drug is taken to eliminate symptoms that occur against the background of chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases.

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Release form

Issue in the form of syrup in flacon or cans with a volume of 90 ml. Inside the packet 1 bottle or jar complete with a measuring spoon or a dosing glass.

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Pharmacodynamics

The medicine is of vegetable origin. The main bioactive components of ivy leaves are glycoside saponins, which potentiate the excretory function of the bronchial glands, and in addition have an expectorant, secretolitic, tonic, as well as restorative effect.

The contents of pectins with resins, as well as essential oil and tanning elements allow the drug to have anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and wound-healing effects.

Dosing and administration

A bottle of syrup should be shaken before each drug intake.

To be used orally in the following dosages:

• children 2-6 years of age - take 2.5 ml of medicine three times a day;
• children 6-10 years of age - use 5 ml of medicines three times a day;
• children from 10 years and adults - taking 5-7.5 ml three times a day.

To measure the dose, use the supplied dispenser.

The medication is taken in the morning, as well as in the afternoon and in the evening.

The duration of therapy the doctor appoints individually. With an easy degree of pathology, the course lasts no more than 7 days. To obtain a persistent medicinal effect, it is recommended to continue treatment even in the period of 2-3 days after the patient's condition improves.

In the absence of any signs of improvement, it is necessary to consult the attending physician regarding the further treatment regimen.

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Use of the gedera during pregnancy

Since there is insufficient information regarding the use of drugs during pregnancy, it is forbidden to appoint it during this period.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• hypersensitivity to the elements of the medicinal product or other plants included in the group of aralievyh;
• Children younger than 2 years, because there is a risk of worsening of the course of the disease;
• presence of fructose in the patient.

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Side effects of the gedera

People with intolerance of the drug may develop side effects in the form of allergic manifestations (mainly rashes on the skin), including couperose and swelling in the mucous areas, as well as dyspnoea and urticaria. In addition, gastrointestinal disturbances develop - vomiting, abdominal pain and nausea with diarrhea.

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Overdose

When the patient develops an overdose (taking the drug in amounts that exceed 3 times the dosage), vomiting, feelings of excitement, diarrhea and nausea may occur.

Therapeutic measures are aimed at eliminating the symptoms of the disorder.

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Storage conditions

Gederin is required to be kept out of reach of children, in conditions of temperature not more than 25 ° C.

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Shelf life

Gederin can be used in the period of 5 years since the release of the syrup. At the same time, after opening the bottle / jar, it is suitable for use only in the period of 6 months.