Herbion from cough for children

The most effective drugs for treating cough in patients of child age include plant syrups. They not only relieve painful attacks, but also increase the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria, stimulate the protective properties of the immune system.

Herbion preparations are characterized by a complex vegetative structure, which effectively fights with unpleasant symptoms. Syrups are allowed for babies over two years old, since young children have a risk of worsening of respiratory symptoms. Medications with an extract of primrose and ivy are prescribed for a damp, that is, productive cough. They accelerate recovery for colds, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory infections, flu, bronchitis, tracheitis. Syrup with plantain is recommended only with a dry cough.

Cough is a protective reaction of the body to the action of factors that disrupt the breathing process. The basis of the disease state can lie a lot of reasons. But most often an unpleasant symptom is associated with inflammatory processes in the body, damage to the upper and lower respiratory tract.

What cough is the herbion? Dry or wet?

Various medications are used for treatment. The most effective and safe is  Herbion. It consists of plant components and is suitable for the treatment of such types of cough:

1. Dry (unproductive) - occurs with laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, pleurisy, pertussis, acute respiratory infections, influenza. Characterized by a debilitating current, it can reach vomiting. For the treatment of such drugs are suitable Herbion: syrup of Icelandic moss and plantain syrup. Herbal remedy gently envelops the inflamed mucous, suppresses seizures, fights pathogens.
2. Wet (productive, with the departure of sputum) - coughing attacks with separation of sputum. Ivy syrup and the primrose syrup from Herbion contribute to expectoration of mucus and dilute it, preventing various complications.

Herbal medicines accelerate the process of recovery, have a minimum of contraindications and are suitable for the treatment of patients older than two years.

Indications Herbion for a child

Herbionum is prescribed for the treatment of dry and wet cough in children and adults. The drug is recommended for patients who prefer herbal medicines.

The main indications for the use of Herbion are:

• Spasmolytic cough of any etiology.
• Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract.
• Cold and SARS.
• Tracheitis.
• Bronchitis.
• Pneumonia.
• Flu.
• Cough of the smoker.
• An old cough.

The syrup contains immunomodulatory components that protect the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and strengthen the immune system. For the treatment of dry cough without symptoms of sputum discharge, the plantain syrup is recommended in children. It has a pronounced antitussive and expectorant effect.

Gradually, with a dry cough in the respiratory tract, sputum begins to accumulate. That is, the morbid state passes into a moist form. For its treatment use a syrup of primrose. The drug dilutes the mucus and promotes its excretion from the body.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacological properties of antitussive drugs are determined by their active components. Pharmacodynamics of plantain syrup from Gerbion is based on the interaction of several active substances:

• Leaves of plantain lanceolate - contain an aucubin, which has bacteriostatic properties. It is effective in infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Aglikon aucubigenin provides antibacterial action.

• Flowers mallow ordinary - contain mucus, tannin and malvin (anthocyanin glycoside). It envelops the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract, creating a protective layer that reduces coughing attacks.

• Ascorbic acid - takes part in oxidation-reduction and many metabolic processes in the body. Stimulates the synthesis of collagen and the formation of hemoglobin.

Vegetative components act as a mucus in a dry cough, creating a protective shell that reduces inflammation and irritation.

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Pharmacokinetics

To date, the results of pharmacokinetic studies of plant syrups with a combined composition are not known. But there are data on the pharmacokinetics of each of the active substances of the drug.

Mucous polysaccharides (leaves of plantain lanceolate and mallow flowers) act locally. They are not absorbed or metabolized. Their action is directed to the inflamed mucosa and the creation of a protective layer on it.

Ascorbic acid is absorbed in the duodenum and small intestine. The substance is distributed to the tissues and cells of the body. The highest concentrations are observed in leukocytes and platelets. About 25% of the vitamin binds to plasma proteins. The active component is oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid, which continues to be metabolized. Its excess is excreted in the urine unchanged.

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Dosing and administration

The dosage depends on the age of the child. Doses are measured with a measuring spoon or cap, which come complete with a medicine:

• 2-7 years at 0.5-1.
• 7 to 14 years old by 1-1.2.
• Older than 14 years, 2 measuring spoons 2-5 times a day.

The medicine is taken 3-5 times a day. Dosage is measured with a special spoon, which comes complete with a bottle of syrup. The spoon contains 5 ml of the preparation. The antitussive can be taken regardless of food, washed down with an abundant amount of warm water or tea.

The average duration of treatment is from 5 to 21 days. In rare cases, small patients experience adverse reactions: allergic rashes, itching of the skin, nausea, vomiting. For treatment, temporary withdrawal of the drug and medical advice is indicated.

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Contraindications

Like any remedy, Herbion from a dry and wet cough has a number of contraindications:

• Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
• Syndrome of glucose-galactose malabsorption.
• Deficiency of sugar / isomaltase.
• Intolerance to fructose.
• Children younger than 24 months.

With special care and only for medical purposes, the medication is prescribed for children with diabetes.

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Side effects Herbion for a child

The conducted studies indicate that side effects from Herbion antitussive syrup develop extremely rarely. But in some cases, there may be such symptoms:

• Allergic reactions.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Laxative effect (diarrhea).
• The respite.
• Kuperoz.
• Hives.

To eliminate the adverse reactions shown withdrawal of the drug with further symptomatic therapy.

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Overdose

The use of elevated doses is dangerous by the development of painful symptoms:

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Allergic reactions.
• Increased agitation.

There is no specific antidote, symptomatic therapy is indicated for treatment with further cancellation of the syrup.

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Interactions with other drugs

To date, there is no evidence from the medicinal interaction of Herbion antitussive syrups with other medicines. It is noted that the drug is not allowed to be used simultaneously with drugs that reduce the formation of sputum, as this makes it difficult for the liquefied mucus to leave.

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Storage conditions

According to the instructions, the syrup should be stored in a cool place, inaccessible to children and protected from direct sunlight. Recommended temperature is from 15 ºС to 25 ºС. The drug can not be kept in the refrigerator. Violation of storage conditions leads to premature deterioration of the drug.

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Shelf life

All antitussive syrups Gerbion must be used within 36 months from the date of their production. This period is suitable only for closed bottles. After the drug is opened, the expiration date is 90 days. At the end of this period, the medication should be disposed of. Overdue drugs are dangerous for the body, especially for children.