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Syrup Erespal for children cough
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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It is a drug used to treat a cough of various origins. The main active substance is fenspiride hydrochloride. Also in the composition are various auxiliary substances that do not have therapeutic effect, but can react with the active substance, only slightly transforming its properties. It is an orange syrup. A white precipitate may form, so shake before use. The composition of the drug includes fragrances, natural dyes. It is convenient for children to use because they like the taste and aroma, and they gladly take the drug.
Indications Syrup Erespal
The drug is prescribed for patients suffering from various diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Well proved itself with rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchitis. It can be used for bronchitis of various origins, including, and against the background of chronic respiratory failure. It can be an excellent addition to the treatment of bronchial asthma, as it helps to eliminate symptoms of suffocation, coughing, runny nose.
Eliminates respiratory effects, including coughing, runny nose, hoarseness, swelling in the throat. It can be an adjuvant for treatment of measles, pertussis, influenza, and other respiratory diseases. Often appointed as an auxiliary tool against the background of antibiotic therapy. Indirectly can reduce the symptoms of otitis, sinusitis and sinusitis of various origin.
For more information on syrups used for cough for children, see this article.
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Pharmacodynamics
The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates the constriction of the bronchi, lungs.
The main effect can be achieved due to the fact that the active substance - fenspiride - acts as a biologically active substance, which plays an important role in the development of the inflammatory process and spasm of the lungs. It also helps to reduce the production of cytokines. The advantage of the drug is also that it reduces the activity of tumor necrosis factor. It is able to block the activity of histamine receptors, as a result of which the allergic reaction is reduced, puffiness and inflammation are eliminated.
Due to the fact that the drug has the ability to block beta-adrenoreceptors, the activity and secretion of bronchial glands increases. Fenspiril reduces the effect of many factors, while hypersecretion of anti-inflammatory factors occurs, the intensity of the inflammatory process decreases, bronchial obstruction is impaired.
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Pharmacokinetics
The drug has the ability to be absorbed directly from the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, after 6 hours the maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is detected. The duration of the drug is from 1 to 8 hours. The half-life is approximately 12 hours. Thus, the drug is sufficiently prolonged action, as a result of which it can be given to patients approximately 2-3 times a day. The main part of the drug is excreted in the urine - up to 90%, and the remaining 10% - through the intestines. Accordingly, the drug creates a load on the kidneys, so it should be given with care to children suffering from kidney disease, with kidney failure.
Dosing and administration
Children younger than 18 years of age, the drug is administered as a syrup. However, it is also available in other dosage forms. Assign it at a rate of 4 mg / kg body weight. You can give children up to a year, with a body weight of up to 10 kilograms showing 2-4 teaspoons of syrup. This is the daily dosage. You can add to the bottle, and give along with the food. Drinks. Take the medicine before meals.
The duration of treatment depends on many factors, therefore it is determined by the doctor individually on the basis of the examination, as well as the results of the analyzes. It must be remembered that the drug should be shaken before use, because if it is long standing, the active substances may precipitate.
Contraindications
The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity and individual intolerance of the medicinal components that make up the preparation. It is also not recommended to take patients who do not tolerate fructose. Contraindication is the syndrome of malabsorption of glucose / galactose, a deficiency of sucrose or isomaltose. Patients with diabetes are contraindicated in syrup.
Side effects Syrup Erespal
The drug may have side effects. They do not often occur. The main side effects are observed from the cardiovascular system, digestive, nervous systems, as well as skin. Tachycardia (moderate) can be observed. The severity of symptoms, as a rule, decreases with a decrease in the dosage of the drug, and also completely disappears if the drug is withdrawn.
From the side of the digestive system, most often there is pain in the stomach, nausea, indigestion. From the nervous system, in the first place, there is drowsiness. On the skin, erythema, urticaria, rash, swelling are manifested. Often observed angioedema.
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Overdose
In case of an overdose, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting is observed. In some cases, sinus tachycardia develops. In case of an overdose, call an ambulance as soon as possible. As an emergency, gastric lavage, ECG monitoring, as well as maintenance therapy aimed at monitoring and maintaining vital organs and systems are used.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Syrup Erespal for children cough" 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.