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Last reviewed: 14.06.2024
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Bronchipret is a medicinal product that contains extracts from two plants: thyme and ivy. These plants are widely used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory diseases.
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): Thyme extract has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and expectorant properties. It is often used to treat coughs, bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
- Common Ivy (Hedera helix): Ivy extract has mucolytic (mucus-thinning) and expectorant (expectorant) effects. It helps reduce the viscosity of mucus and facilitate its passage from the respiratory tract.
Bronchipret is usually used for the symptomatic treatment of respiratory tract diseases such as cough, bronchitis, difficulty breathing and others. It may be available in various forms, including syrups, drops and tablets.
Before using Bronchipret or any other drug, it is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist for dosage and administration recommendations, especially if you have any underlying medical conditions or are taking medications.
Indications Bronchipret
- Cough: Including dry and wet cough associated with respiratory infections, bronchitis, persistent cough and other respiratory diseases.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, accompanied by cough, difficulty breathing, mucus and other symptoms.
- Difficulty breathing: Including shortness of breath, panting, and other breathing problems associated with respiratory conditions.
- Mucus in the throat and lungs: To facilitate the removal of mucus from the respiratory tract and reduce the accumulation of secretions in the throat and lungs.
- Upper respiratory tract diseases: Including nasal congestion, runny nose, sinusitis and other respiratory infections.
- Prevention and treatment of ARVI: Bronchipret can be used to strengthen the immune system and prevent respiratory infections
Release form
- Syrup: This is the most common form of release of Bronchipret. The syrup contains liquid extracts of thyme and ivy, which are intended for oral administration.
- Drops: Some manufacturers may produce Bronchipret in the form of drops, which are also taken orally, usually diluted in water.
Pharmacodynamics
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris):
- Mucolytic effect: Thyme extract can help thin mucus and facilitate expectoration due to its content of flavonoids and essential oils.
- Anti-inflammatory effect: Thyme has anti-inflammatory properties due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
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Common ivy (Hedera helix):
- Broncholytic effect: Ivy extract has the ability to dilate the bronchi and improve airway patency.
- Mucolytic effect: Common ivy helps reduce the viscosity of mucus and make it easier to expectorate.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of the drug "Bronchipret" has not been widely studied or described.
Dosing and administration
Method of administration and dosage for adults and children:
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Bronchipret syrup:
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: It is usually recommended to take 5.4 ml of syrup 3 times a day.
- Children from 6 to 12 years old: It is recommended to take 3.2 ml of syrup 3 times a day.
- Children from 2 to 5 years: It is recommended to take 2.1 ml of syrup 3 times a day.
- Infants 3 months to 2 years: Typically 1.1 ml 3 times daily. Use in children under 1 year of age should only occur under medical supervision.
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Bronchipret drops for oral administration:
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: 39 drops 3 times daily are generally recommended.
- Children from 6 to 12 years: Recommended 26 drops 3 times a day.
- Children from 2 to 5 years: Recommended 13 drops 3 times a day.
- Use in children under 2 years of age is possible after consultation with a doctor.
Specific instructions:
- Before using the syrup or drops, shake the packaging well.
- The medicine should be taken after meals with a sufficient amount of liquid, preferably water.
- The syrup or drops should be continued for several days after symptoms have disappeared to achieve maximum effect.
- Do not stop taking the drug immediately after your condition improves without consulting your doctor.
Use Bronchipret during pregnancy
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General recommendations:
- It is traditionally believed that many herbal medications should be used with caution during pregnancy due to limited data on their safety for the developing fetus. Bronchipret also lacks specific clinical data confirming its absolute safety during pregnancy.
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Thyme extract:
- Thyme is generally considered safe when consumed in normal culinary quantities, but use of medicinal doses of thyme during pregnancy may not be recommended without consulting a physician.
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Ivy extract:
- Like thyme, ivy is commonly used medicinally to relieve coughs and as a mucolytic. However, there are no precise data on the safety of its use during pregnancy.
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Medical advice:
- Before starting to take Bronchipret or any other herbal remedy during pregnancy, it is important to consult your doctor. Your doctor will evaluate the potential risks and benefits and help you make an informed decision based on your health and medical history.
Contraindications
- Individual intolerance or allergic reaction: People with a known individual intolerance to thyme, ivy or any other component of the drug should avoid its use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The safety of using Bronchipret during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been fully established. Therefore, in order to avoid negative consequences, its use should be agreed with a doctor.
- Children: Bronchipret may be less safe for use in young children, so it is recommended to consult a doctor before using it in children.
- Asthma: In some patients with asthma, herbal remedies such as thyme and ivy may aggravate symptoms and should be used with caution.
- Liver and kidney diseases: If you have serious liver or kidney diseases, dosage adjustments or complete discontinuation of the drug may be required.
- Weakened cough response: The use of Bronchipret can inhibit the cough reflex, which can make it difficult to expectorate and remove mucus from the airways.
Side effects Bronchipret
- Allergic reactions: The most serious side effect is the possibility of allergic reactions, which may include rash, itching, swelling, and in rare cases, anaphylactic shock. People with allergies to thyme, ivy or other plants of the Lamiaceae family should avoid using Bronchipret.
- Gastrointestinal disorders: Such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These symptoms may occur due to sensitivity to the herbal extracts contained in the drug.
- Respiratory reactions: Although uncommon, some ingredients may cause bronchospasm or other breathing problems, especially in people with asthma or other chronic breathing problems.
Overdose
Since "Bronchipret" is a homeopathic medicine containing plant extracts in minimal doses, an overdose is unlikely. However, if you take an excessive dose or if any unwanted symptoms occur after using the drug, it is recommended to seek medical help.
Interactions with other drugs
Because Bronchipret is an herbal remedy, information about its interactions with other medications is usually limited and may not be well understood.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Bronchipret " 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.