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Pectolvan ivy
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pectolvan Ivy is a medicinal drug that is of plant origin. The active therapeutic component of the drug is dry medicinal extract obtained from the leaf of this plant. Used with a strong cough or cold.
The drug has moderate antispasmodic properties, and in addition to this strong mucolytic activity. Along with this, the drug has a significant anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect on the human body.
Indications Pektolvana ivy
The syrup is used for treatment of inflammatory diseases affecting the respiratory tract (the patient develops a cough during such illnesses).
Together with this, it is used to eliminate the signs of the disease in case of chronic lesions of the bronchi (inflammatory nature). In addition, the drug is prescribed for dry cough.
Release form
The component is produced in the form of a syrup, inside the bottles of 0.1 l. Also in the box is a dosing spoon.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug shows sekretoliticheskoe activity under the influence of saponins (glycosides). The action of the syrup allows you to gradually reduce the viscosity of sputum and improve its subsequent discharge.
Pectolvan Ivy stimulates adrenergic activity by acting on β2-terminations within the lung epithelium and bronchial myocytes. As a result, the indices of Ca2 + ions inside the cells of the bronchial muscles decrease, which leads to the relaxation of the bronchi.
At the same time, due to the activation of β2-terminations, the production of surfactant increases inside the alveolar cells of the lung epithelium. The drug does not have an overwhelming effect on central respiratory regulation.
Dosing and administration
It is necessary to use medicinal syrup orally. Before each dose, it is required to shake a bottle of liquid, and to use a substance, use a dosing spoon.
Used such portions of the drug:
- 1-6 years of age - 2.5 ml of drugs 3 times a day;
- 6-10 years of age - 5 ml of the drug 3 times a day;
- older than 10 years of age and adults - 5-7.5 ml of the drug 3 times a day.
The duration of use of the drug is determined by the severity of the patient's condition and the personal manifestation of the manifestations of the disease. Usually therapy lasts at least 7 days.
To obtain a sustainable result, therapy is sometimes prolonged for another 2-3 days. In the absence of improvements after the passed medical cycle, it is necessary to consult with your doctor.
Use Pektolvana ivy during pregnancy
It is forbidden to prescribe Pectolvan Ivy during pregnancy or breastfeeding, because there is no reliable clinical information regarding its safety.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated for use in persons with fructose malabsorption, as well as in cases of severe intolerance to the components of the drug.
Side effects Pektolvana ivy
Often Pektolvan Ivy is tolerated without developing any complications. Only in isolated situations such side effects appear:
- diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea;
- epidermal lesions with allergic etiology.
With the development of such manifestations is required to stop the use of drugs and consult with a medical specialist.
Overdose
If you exceed the daily portion three times or more, you may develop violations indicated in the section "side effects".
For these disorders, you need to seek medical help - for the appointment of symptomatic and supportive measures.
Storage conditions
Pectolvan Ivy is required to keep in a closed place from the penetration of children. Temperature values - no more than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Pectolvan Ivy can be used for a 24-month period from the date of manufacture of the drug. An opened bottle has only a 3-month shelf life.
Application for children
Use for children over 12 months of age. In pediatric Pektolvan Ivy should be applied with strict adherence to all medical recommendations and instructions.
Analogs
Analogues of the medication are Prospan Syrup, Herbion Ivy, as well as Gederin and Gedelix cough.
Reviews
Pectolvan Ivy usually gets good feedback from patients - it is believed that it contributes to reducing the signs of the disease with respiratory tract lesions. Commentators indicate that after 1-2 days of taking the syrup, the dry cough turns into a productive wet.
Since the syrup has a pleasant taste, it simplifies the use of the medicine in children.
From the negative aspects, a short shelf life of the drug when opening the vial is distinguished.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Pectolvan ivy" 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.