In the treatment of dry cough, lozenges and lozenges containing medicinal plants are in great demand. One of these drugs is Dr. Mom lozenges. Can they be given to children and how does this remedy work on the human body?
Release form
Dr. Mom comes in many different forms.
Vegetable pastilles are round candies convex on both sides. The edges of these lozenges can be uneven, and the presence of air bubbles inside the lozenges is acceptable.
The pastilles are fruit, pineapple, berry and lemon. In addition, raspberry, strawberry and orange candies are available. Depending on the taste, their color is orange, yellow, cherry red, green and others.
The medicine is packaged either in aluminum strips of 4 pieces, or in blisters of 8 pieces. One pack can contain 16, 20 or 24 lozenges.
Composition
Each lozenge contains dry extracts, for which are used:
- The fruits of Emblica officinalis.
- Licorice roots naked.
- Rhizomes of Ginger officinalis.
An addition to them is levomenthol contained in each lozenge at a dose of 7 mg. In addition, the drug includes propyl and methyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerol, liquid dextrose and sucrose. For flavor and color, each lozenge contains different flavors and colors, for example, fruit candies contain grape color and fruit flavor, and orange lozenges contain yellow color, mint essence and orange flavor.
Operating principle
The therapeutic effect of taking the drug is due to its active ingredients:
- Thanks to licorice extract, the medicine reduces the manifestations of inflammation, has an antispasmodic and expectorant effect.
- Ginger in lozenges helps relieve sore throats and has anti-inflammatory effects.
- The emblica also has an anti-inflammatory effect, as well as the ability to lower body temperature.
- The presence of menthol in lozenges gives them antiseptic and antispasmodic properties.
Indications
The main reason to use Dr. Mom lozenges is to combat symptoms such as dry cough. It can occur with ARVI, bronchitis, laryngitis and other respiratory tract infections.
And in this cycle, Dr. Komarovsky will tell us what he thinks about the etiology of childhood cough, and what principles of treatment to adhere to.
From what age is it allowed to take?
The instructions for the medicine contain information that lozenges should not be given to children under 18 years of age. This is due to the lack of clinical studies of the effect of this form of the drug on the child's body.
In addition, the prohibition of the use of lollipops in children is also due to their rather large size. In addition, the child may not dissolve the lozenge, but swallow it, as a result of which there will be no therapeutic effect from the drug. If such nuances are taken into account, it is not prohibited to give the drug to adolescents.
Contraindications
The medicine should not be given to a patient who has a hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Since all lozenges contain simple carbohydrates, they are contraindicated in glucose-galactose malabsorption, as well as in the absence of enzymes such as isomaltase and sucrase. In diabetes mellitus, the agent is used with caution.
Side effects
Since the medicine contains a herbal formula of several ingredients, an allergic reaction is possible to any of the components. It can manifest itself as a burning sensation in the mouth, a rash on the skin, increased inflammation in the throat and other negative symptoms, in which the drug should be stopped immediately.
Instructions for use
- A single dosage for an adult, according to the annotation to the preparation, is one lozenge. It should be sucked in the mouth every 2 hours.
- It is not recommended to swallow such medicine whole or to crack the lollipop.
- It is permissible to use up to ten lozenges per day.
- The duration of treatment with this form of the drug is up to 2-3 weeks.
Overdose
The manufacturer does not provide information on the negative effect of the drug due to its intake in an increased dosage. If the lozenge is accidentally swallowed by a child, you should immediately show the child to the doctor.
Interaction with other drugs
Do not treat with Dr. Mom lozenges while the patient is taking medication to reduce sputum production or to block the cough reflex. In this case, stagnation of liquefied mucus in the respiratory tract is possible, as a result of which the general condition of the patient worsens.
One of the causes of childhood cough is bronchitis. Dr. Komarovsky will tell us about the treatment of childhood bronchitis.
Terms of sale and storage
- You do not need to get a prescription from a doctor to buy a medication in pharmacies. The average price of one pack is 120-130 rubles.
- Blisters or strips of lozenges should be kept in a dry place where small children cannot reach the medicine. It is desirable that the storage temperature does not exceed +30 degrees Celsius.
- The shelf life of this type of drug Dr. Mom is very long and is 5 years. If it has expired, it is recommended to discard the lollipops.
Reviews
There are mostly good reviews about the use of Dr. Mom lozenges. Adults call the advantage of this type of medicine the convenience of use, because the drug can be carried with you and taken at any time. In addition, parents praise such Doctor Mom for the variety of flavors, plant-based and rare side effects.
However, most mothers are afraid of giving lozenges to children, especially since there are drugs with the same effect that are allowed to treat a child. Without fear, parents offer such a medication only to adolescents aged 14 and over.
Analogs
Instead of herbal lozenges Dr. Mom in childhood, you can use drugs with a similar therapeutic effect, for example:
- Bronchicum C pastilles based on thyme extract. They can be given to children over 6 years old.
- Gelomirtol capsules, the plant base of which is obtained from eucalyptus, lemon, orange and myrtle. This medicine is prescribed by pediatricians from the age of six.
- Mukaltin tablets containing marshmallow extract. This inexpensive drug is allowed to be given to children over a year old, but the doctor selects the dosage individually.
- Lozenges Travisil. These lozenges with lemon, honey, orange or mint flavor have a healing effect thanks to extracts of licorice, turmeric, terminalia, emblica, adatoda and other plants. Children can be given such a drug from the age of six.
In addition to pills and lozenges, the doctor can replace Dr. Mom in lozenges with expectorant syrups based on herbs such as thyme, licorice, primrose, ivy, marshmallow and others (Dr. Mom is also available in syrup form). In addition, medications containing bromhexine, acetylcysteine or ambroxol are often used in the treatment of children. However, it is advisable to choose any of these medicines for the baby together with the pediatrician.
