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Rengalin syrup for children

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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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It is a tablet for resorption, which contain a fairly strong active ingredients. Also available as a syrup. The composition of the drug includes antibodies to bradycardine, histamine and morphine, previously purified by an affinity method. Also, various auxiliaries are used that do not have a significant therapeutic effect on the body.

Refers to the group of "other antitussive drugs." In various experimental studies it was shown that the drug actively interacts with the main receptors of the body and antibodies to them, due to which the antitussive effect is carried out. The drug has anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, anti-allergic, spasmolytic effects on the body. Also, due to the presence of antibodies to morphine, the drug has an analgesic effect.

For more information on syrups used for cough for children, see  this article.

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Indications Syrup "Rengalin" with cough for children

The main indications for the use of this tool are acute and chronic respiratory diseases, which are accompanied by coughing, runny nose, a sign of acute respiratory diseases, respiratory system disorders.

Pharmacodynamics

The essence of the drug is that its individual components depressing effect on the cough center of the brain (located in the medulla oblongata). Also, the center of pain sensitivity, located in the thalamus, is oppressed, which significantly reduces pain. Also, the transmission of nerve impulses to the cerebral cortex is blocked. The positive effect is that, unlike other similar drugs, it does not exert a depressant effect on the respiratory function itself, it does not have a negative effect on the state of cardiovascular activity. Also, the advantage is the fact that the drug has neither narcotic nor hypnotic effect.

The drug significantly facilitates the manifestation of inflammatory processes, especially those that occur in the throat, nasopharynx, pharynx. The drug has the ability to stop various allergic reactions, reduce bronchospasm.

Dosing and administration

The drug is prescribed by a third of a teaspoon for a single dose for a child over the age of three, and a teaspoonful of children, starting at the age of 10 years. Usually the frequency of reception is no more than 3-4 times a day. Duration of treatment is different, and varies widely: from 3 days to 1 month.

Contraindications

Contraindicated drug with increased sensitivity to individual components of the drug, with individual intolerance. Also, it is not recommended to take the drug to children under the age of 3 because it affects the body heavily. A sufficient amount of information confirming or denying the safety of this drug for this age category is not, so it is better to exclude such treatment.

Side effects Syrup "Rengalin" with cough for children

Side effects are rare, except for cases of individual intolerance of the drug and the individual components that make up the drug. There are reactions of hypersensitivity, which manifest themselves mainly in the form of a delayed or immediate reaction.

Overdose

Cases of overdose are also rare, but when a large amount of medication is accidentally taken, in the first place, there are signs of dyspeptic disorders. There is also a headache, nausea, vomiting. In case of an overdose, it is important to provide emergency care and call an ambulance. First, it is necessary to wash the stomach, then go to the hospital for further detoxification and restorative treatment.

Interactions with other drugs

The drug is well combined with other medicines. Cases of incompatibility are not fixed. It should be taken into account that the drug significantly reduces the reaction speed, mindfulness, and memorability. Also, as a result of taking the drug, the child may experience a retardation, drowsiness.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Rengalin 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.

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