Herbion

Gerbion is a medicine used for colds or severe coughs. The medicine demonstrates anti-inflammatory, expectorant and antimicrobial activity, and at the same time helps to reduce the viscosity of secreted sputum and improves its discharge.

The syrup, which is made from plantain, contains an extract from a mixture of its leaves (Plantain lanceolate), as well as vitamin C and the color of common mallow. [ 1 ]

Indications Herbion

Plantain syrup is used in combination therapy for inflammation of the respiratory tract in cases of dry cough, and also in cases of dry cough in smokers.

Primrose syrup is prescribed in the combined treatment of inflammation of the respiratory tract, during which a cough with poorly secreted sputum develops (bronchitis, tracheitis or tracheobronchitis).

Release form

The release of the medicine (primrose and plantain) is carried out in the form of syrup, inside bottles with a capacity of 0.15 l. The kit also contains a dosing spoon.

Herbion allium

Herbion allium is prescribed to prevent atherosclerosis and age-related changes affecting blood vessels. It is used as part of diet therapy in people with hyperlipidemia.

It is produced in capsules – 24 pieces in a blister pack; there are 2 such packs in a box.

Herbion hypericum

Herbion hypericum is used in cases of moderate or mild depression, which is characterized by a deterioration in work capacity, bad mood, loss of strength, and apathy.

Available in tablet form (volume – 0.3 g), 30 or 60 pieces per pack.

Herbion aesculus

Herbion Aesculus is used for the following problems:

• disorders of peripheral blood flow within the veins, as well as congestion in the veins;
• varicose veins or inflammation affecting the surface of the veins;
• swelling or bruising;
• fatigue of the lower limbs due to prolonged standing or prolonged walking.

It is sold in the form of a gel – inside 40 g tubes; there is 1 such tube in a pack.

Herbion echinacea

Herbion Echinacea is prescribed in cases of conditions associated with weakened immunity (also due to physical or emotional overwork), in which the following infections are observed in the active phase: flu, colds, infections with an inflammatory nature in the mouth and nasopharynx, and recurrent lesions of the urinary or respiratory tract.

Secondary immunodeficiency after antibiotic treatment, as well as radiation, immunosuppressive or cytostatic therapy.

The product is produced in tablets with a volume of 0.17 g – 30 pieces per package.

Herbion ginseng

Herbion ginseng is used in the following cases:

• increased prolonged stress (physical or intellectual);
• asthenia of various origins;
• increasing the body's resistance to negative external factors and stress;
• rehabilitation period.

It is produced in capsules - 30 pieces inside a container, which also contains a substance that absorbs moisture. There is 1 such container in a pack.

Herbion soothing drops

Herbion sedative drops are prescribed for the following disorders:

• irritability;
• increased excitability;
• insomnia and problems falling asleep;
• psycho-emotional tension or anxiety.

It is sold in the form of drops for oral administration - inside a dropper bottle with a capacity of 30 ml.

Herbion drops for kidneys and bladder

Used in cases of inflammation affecting the bladder and kidneys.

It is produced in drops – inside glass dropper bottles with a capacity of 30 or 60 ml.

Herbion choleretic drops

Gerbion is prescribed for non-ulcer dyspepsia (gastric fullness, spasms and bloating), which is associated with weak bile secretion. In addition, it is used for disorders of fat digestion (especially after operations associated with cholelithiasis).

As an auxiliary substance, it is used to prevent and treat inflammation in the area of the biliary tract and gallbladder, as well as dyskinetic disorders of the biliary tract.

It is produced in drops for oral use - inside a glass bottle with a capacity of 30 ml.

Herbion heart drops

Herbion cardiac drops are used for neurocirculatory dystonia or in cases of age-related dystrophic changes affecting the myocardium.

It is sold in oral drops – in a dropper bottle with a volume of 30 ml.

Herbion Ivy Syrup

Herbion ivy syrup is used for inflammation of the respiratory tract, which causes coughing. In addition, it is prescribed to eliminate the symptoms of chronic bronchial inflammation.

It is produced in the form of a syrup inside a glass bottle with a capacity of 0.15 l; the pack also contains a dosing spoon.

Herbion gastric drops

Herbion gastric drops are prescribed in case of loss of appetite, digestive disorders or bloating.

It is available in oral drops - inside a dropper bottle with a volume of 30 ml.

Pharmacodynamics

It is believed that gluten from mallow flowers and plantain leaves, as well as aucubin, are extremely important in providing the therapeutic effect of Herbion.

Because the syrup contains gluten from medicinal extracts, it acts as a mucous agent in the case of irritating dry cough that develops with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. The adhesive element creates a thin protective film on the oral and throat mucosa, mechanically protecting the mucous walls from irritants that provoke the cough reflex. As a result, cough associated with irritation of the respiratory mucosa, which occurs due to inflammation caused by external irritants, is weakened. [ 2 ]

Vitamin C is involved in a large number of metabolic processes within the body. The substance stimulates immune activity and also helps to heal cells.

Dosing and administration

Primrose syrup should be taken orally after meals, washed down with warm plain water. Shake the syrup before taking. The dosage for an adult is 3 measuring spoons (1 spoon volume is 5 ml), taken 3-4 times a day. For a child 2-5 years old - 0.5 measuring spoon, 3 times a day. For a child 5-14 years old - 1 measuring spoon (5 ml), taken 3 times a day. A teenager from 14 years old is required to take 10 ml of the drug (2 measuring spoons) 3-4 times a day.

Plantain syrup is taken orally; it is washed down with warm plain water or tea. Persons aged 14 and over and adults should take 10 ml (2 measuring spoons) of the substance 3-5 times a day. A child aged 7-14 years – 1-2 spoons (5-10 ml), 3 times a day. For a child aged 2-7 years – 1 spoon (5 ml), 3 times a day.

Therapy usually lasts 14-21 days. The course can be extended or repeated treatment can only be prescribed after consultation with a doctor.

• Application for children

Not for use in children under 2 years of age.

Use Herbion during pregnancy

The syrup should not be prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Main contraindications:

• severe intolerance caused by active ingredients or some inactive substance from the composition of the medication;
• urolithiasis;
• GERD, including hyperacid gastritis, reflux esophagitis, and also ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract;
• renal pathologies of a severe nature.

Side effects Herbion

Side effects include:

• immune disorders: Quincke's edema, signs of intolerance (urticaria, itching or eczema), and anaphylaxis. Element E218 can also cause allergy symptoms (sometimes they appear late);
• problems with the functioning of the nervous system: headaches;
• disorders of kidney and urinary tract function: in case of taking a daily dose of vitamin C, which is 1000 mg, kidney stones are formed, oxaluria or damage to the renal tubules develops;
• Blood disorders: Use of 1000 mg daily of vitamin C in people with G6PD deficiency may cause red blood cell hemolysis.

If severe adverse effects occur, therapy should be discontinued.

Overdose

Vitamin C is usually well tolerated. It is a water-soluble substance, and its excess is excreted in the urine. Intoxication can provoke a change in the renal excretion of uric acid and vitamin C during urine acetylation, which also leads to the risk of oxalate stones. The use of high doses of vitamin C can cause heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting, which disappear after the drug is discontinued.

Symptomatic actions are performed.

Significantly exceeding the recommended doses (more than 1000 mg of vitamin C per day) can lead to sleep disorders, fatigue, renal failure, copper-zinc metabolism disorders, and also to severe excitability, fever, neutrophilia or erythrocytopenia.

Long-term use of large doses of vitamin C can suppress the work of the pancreatic insular system, which is why it is necessary to monitor its function. In addition, in the case of consuming large doses of ascorbic acid, it is necessary to monitor blood pressure values, because it stimulates the formation of corticosteroid hormones.

Symptomatic measures are carried out.

Interactions with other drugs

Administration of vitamin C with aluminum-containing antacids may result in increased excretion of Al in the urine. This combination should not be used, especially in people with a history of renal disease.

The absorption of Fe is enhanced by the administration of vitamin C.

Use in combination with deferoxamine leads to iron excretion. Large doses of vitamin C in people who use deferoxamine can lead to cardiac pathologies (for example, CHF or cardiomyopathy). With such a combination, the daily dosage of vitamin C should be a maximum of 0.2 g, and in addition, cardiac activity should be closely monitored. It is prohibited to prescribe vitamin C to people with CHF who are taking deferoxamine. Also, ascorbic acid should not be administered during the first month of deferoxamine therapy.

The use of vitamin C in a 1000 mg serving slows the disulfiram-ethanol reaction in people with alcoholism who take disulfiram.

The use of the vitamin causes a weakening of the absorption of amphetamine due to the effect on gastric pH values.

Systemic clearance of ethanol increases when combined with ascorbic acid.

Large doses of the vitamin lead to a disorder of renal excretion of mexiletine (because the urinary pH index changes). It is necessary to carefully monitor people who combine mexiletine with large doses of ascorbic acid.

Storage conditions

Gerbion should be stored in a place out of reach of small children. Temperature indicators should not exceed 25°C.

Shelf life

Gerbion can be used within a 36-month period from the date of production of the therapeutic agent. The shelf life of an opened bottle is 3 months.

Analogues

The analogs of the drug are Gedelix, Tussamag with Marshmallow Root Syrup, Broncholitin and Ambroxol, as well as Stoptussin, Sinekod with Codelac Broncho, Fluditec, Linkas and Pertussin.