A symptom such as a cough often appears in childhood, often with ARVI and other diseases of the respiratory system. Dry potion is often prescribed for children from a wide range of medicines to help relieve coughs.
What is it?
This drug is a multicomponent agent that has an expectorant effect. It contains extracts of marshmallow and licorice, as well as anise oil, ammonium chloride, benzoate and sodium bicarbonate. They have an anti-inflammatory effect, reduce the intensity of the cough, make the phlegm less viscous and promote better coughing up.
As the name suggests, this mixture is produced in dry form. It is available in 1.47 g paper bags and in 200 ml glass bottles containing 19.55 g of raw material. Medicine bags are packed in cardboard boxes of 5 and 10 pieces.
Indications for use
Dry mixture is prescribed for those diseases of the respiratory system, a symptom of which is a cough with viscous sputum, which is separated with difficulty.
Such diseases include:
- Bronchitis.
- Tracheitis.
- Bronchopneumonia.
- Laryngitis.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Tuberculosis.
- Flu.
Contraindications and adverse reactions
Dry medicine for children is not prescribed in the case of:
- Acute pyelo- or glomerulonephritis.
- Intolerance to the components of the medicine.
- Problems with carbohydrate metabolism.
- Fructose intolerance.
Among the side effects from taking dry medicine are allergic reactions. Because the drug can irritate the lining of the digestive tract, some babies may also vomit, nausea, or diarrhea.
Instructions for use and dosage
Dissolve a portioned package of the mixture in a tablespoon of water. In this case, the water must be boiled and cooled. If the drug is in a bottle, then it is filled with water to the mark and mixed, and shaken before each subsequent use.
The medicine is taken orally after meals 3 to 4 times a day:
Overdose
There is no evidence that the use of dry medicine in an excessive dosage adversely affects the health of the child. However, in situations where the child drank a lot of medicine at one time, gastric lavage is recommended. The baby is given a large amount of water and vomiting, and if the child's condition has worsened, it is worth calling a doctor.
Application rules
- Such a drug is not advised to be taken simultaneously with pro-tussive agents that suppress the cough reflex.
- Dry mixture is not prescribed as a single drug, but is used as part of the complex treatment of diseases manifested by coughing.
- Before dissolving the mixture in water, you should carefully read the instructions and do not pour water in excess.
- Dry potion treatment is prescribed for two to three weeks.
Storage conditions
In dry form, the drug is stored out of the reach of children in a dark, dry place, the temperature in which will not exceed + 25 ° C. The shelf life of the medicine is 18 months. Once the medicine is diluted with water, it should be stored at temperatures below + 12 ° C for up to 48 hours.
Tips
- Before giving your baby a dry mixture that helps with coughing, it is worth showing the baby to the doctor to make sure that the cough is not allergic. In addition to dry medicine, the pediatrician will prescribe other treatments to speed up your recovery.
- Simultaneously with the use of this drug, it is important not to forget about such additional measures as sufficient drinking for the child, ventilation and humidification of the air in the room. You can also inhale saline using a nebulizer.
