Herbion syrup is considered a proven remedy for cough, dry and wet. In the first case, you will need a remedy with plantain extract, in the second - with primrose. The composition of the preparations includes natural ingredients that are suitable for adults and children.
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Herbion syrups for dry and wet cough - release form and composition
There are three varieties of Herbion cough syrup: a plantain, primrose and ivy based remedy.
- Plantain syrup has an anti-inflammatory, calming and expectorant effect, it gently envelops the mucous membranes, reducing their sensitivity, and also fights pathogenic microflora. In addition to the main component, vitamin C and mallow extract are present in its composition. The drug has a strengthening effect, reduces the activity of irritants with unproductive dry cough and increase sputum secretion.
- Primrose syrup can reduce inflammation, thin out sputum and destroy pathogenic bacteria. This vitamin remedy helps eliminate chest pain, which often worries patients during seizures. In addition to the indicated ingredient, menthol and thyme are present in its composition. The drug is effective for wet cough.
- The drug based on ivy extract is used in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the bronchi and helps to discharge sputum.The drug is a brown sweet syrup with the aroma of herbs and oranges.
The medicine is packaged in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 150 ml, corked with plastic caps, and packed in cardboard boxes.
The shelf life of the drug is 24 months. An opened bottle is allowed to be stored for no more than six months in the refrigerator.
Indications for use of primrose and plantain syrups
Syrup with plantain allows you to alleviate the condition of the patient with a dry cough without separation of sputum caused by such reasons:
- colds
- infections and viruses of the upper respiratory tract;
- smoking.
The tool with primrose will allow you to remove phlegm with a wet cough, reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures in such conditions:
- SARS and flu;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- tracheitis;
- laryngitis;
- viral and infectious lesions of the upper respiratory tract;
- congestion in the lower respiratory tract.
With the listed conditions, the medicine is used as part of a comprehensive treatment, together with other medications.
Attention! Before you start taking the drug, you need to carefully study the instructions for use.
Instructions for use of Herbion syrups
In order for the cough treatment to be effective, the syrup must be drunk according to a certain scheme indicated in the instructions for use. In some cases, the attending physician may make adjustments depending on the age, individual characteristics of the patient and associated diseases.
Herbion for adults
The remedy for dry cough for adults and adolescents over 14 years of age should be taken three times a day, 10-12 ml, before meals. In some cases, the frequency of receptions can be increased to five.
The medicine for a wet cough should be drunk after eating, 3 times a day.
The volume of a single dose is:
- for adults 15-18 ml;
- for adolescents from 14 years old - 10-12 ml.
The duration of therapy, on average, is 5-7 days.
Herbion for children
Herbion syrup for children with dry cough is taken three times a day in this dosage:
- from 2 to 7 years - 5-7 ml;
- from 7 to 14 years - 7-10 ml.
Drink the drug half an hour before a meal.
Remedy for wet cough for a child 3 times a day in such volumes:
- from 2 to 5 years - 2-2.5 ml;
- from 5 to 14 years - 5 ml each.
The course of therapy lasts 5 days, after which the attending physician decides whether to discontinue the drug or replace it with a similar one.
Important! Herbion syrups for wet or dry cough should be washed down with plenty of heated water or tea.
Special instructions and age limit
Herbion syrups are not used to treat wet or dry cough in children under 2 years of age, and it is also impossible to give it to babies with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
It is forbidden to use Herbion in the first trimester of pregnancy, since studies of the effects of the components of the drug on the fetus have not been conducted. In the second and third trimester, syrup can be used only as prescribed by the attending physician in minimum doses in cases where the expected benefit exceeds the possible harm.
When breastfeeding, it is also not recommended to use this drug, since there is a high risk of developing an allergy in the child. But in cases where the drug was still prescribed, at this time it is necessary to transfer the baby to milk formulas.
Elderly patients and people suffering from severe somatic disorders, you can take Herbion syrup only under strict medical supervision.
Interaction with other drugs
A dry cough remedy should not be used in conjunction with other expectorant medicines. In this case, the seizures will only intensify.
Syrup from a wet cough is forbidden to drink along with medicines whose action is aimed at inhibiting the cough center. This leads to stagnation in the bronchi and a deterioration in well-being.
If used together with Herbion antiviral drugs and immunomodulators, they will enhance the effect of each other.
Side effects and overdose symptoms
The use of Herbion can cause side effects, which are manifested by skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling, nausea and the occurrence of vomiting.
The following symptoms indicate a violation of the dosage regimen and overdose of the drug:
- stomach upset;
- nausea and vomiting;
- skin rashes;
- impaired liver function;
- blood glucose imbalance.
If symptoms of an overdose or side effects appear, you must stop taking the drug and seek medical help.
Contraindications
Before use, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions, since drugs have a number of contraindications.
They are forbidden to take in the presence of the following diseases:
- diabetes mellitus;
- severe liver damage;
- whooping cough;
- lactose deficiency;
- ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines.
And also you can not drink primrose syrup with a dry unproductive cough, and plantain-based remedies - with wet.
Analogs
If the patient for one reason or another does not fit the Herbion syrup, with a dry cough, it can be replaced with such drugs:
- Althea syrup;
- Pektolvanom-phyto;
- Synecode;
- Bronchotone;
- Kodelakom-phyto;
- Broncholitin;
- Stoptussinom;
- Mukaltin;
- Linux.
Herbion syrups for wet cough are replaced with the following analogues:
- licorice root;
- ACC;
- Ambroxol;
- Fluditech;
- Flavamed;
- Gedelix;
- Codelac-broncho;
- Prospan;
- Fluditech;
- Pertussin.
Attention! Do not self-medicate and pick up the syrup yourself, the medicine should be prescribed by a doctor.
