"Libexin": instructions for use

This article describes preparations that are similar in name, but which have different active substances and, correspondingly, have different mechanisms of action. The first drug is "Libexin", the instruction to which is attached, contains prenoxidiazine as an active substance. This drug reduces the sensitivity of peripheral receptors (cough). In this case, the peripheral, afferent link of the cough reflex is blocked. The drug "Libexin" also has a central effect on the cough reflex.

If you came to the pharmacy and asked for the drug "Libexin", then you can give the drug "Libexin muko", the instruction to which is also given here. With a closely related sound, the latter has cardinal differences from the peripheral antitussive drug "Libexin" both in composition and in the mechanism of action. Below are descriptions and instructions for the use of the above medications.

"Libexin": instruction

The active substance of libexin is prenoxdiazine (prenoxdiazine). The mechanism of action of the drug "Libexin" instruction explains the blocking of peripheral links of the cough reflex. Here the following effects appear:

- local anesthetic action - sensitivity of peripheral (cough) receptors decreases;

- bronchodilating effect - the stretch receptors involved in the cough reflex are suppressed;

- a slight decrease in the activity of the center of breathing (without its inhibition).

Indications for the use of the drug "Libexin"

The instruction prescribes prescribing the drug for non-productive cough of any etiology:

- Qatar of the respiratory tract,

- influenza,

- Acute and chronic bronchitis,

- pneumonia,

-emphysema.

Contraindications to the use of the drug "Libexin"

The instruction prohibits the use of the drug when:

- hypersensitivity to it;

- diseases associated with increased bronchial secretion;

-states after inhalation anesthesia;

- intolerance to galactose;

- Insufficiency of lactase or malabsorption of glucose-galactose.

It should be used carefully in childhood. During pregnancy and lactation, the use of the drug "Libexin" is justified when the expected benefit for the mother is higher than the estimated risk for the fetus or the child.

Side effects

Possible appearance:

- allergic reactions,

- dryness in the mouth or throat,

- Temporary numbness and loss of sensitivity of the oral cavity.

In one case, of 10 symptoms may occur in the form of pain in the stomach, constipation, nausea.

Interaction with other drugs

It is not recommended to combine the drug with mucolytic and expectorant medicines, tk. It makes it difficult to sputum. There is no information on the interaction with other medicines.

Mode of application

The tablet is swallowed without chewing to avoid anesthetizing the oral cavity. Adults are assigned to 1 table. (100 mg) 3-4 r. in a day. If necessary, the quantity can be doubled. Children are prescribed an average dose, based on the age and body weight - 0.25-0.5 tablets. (25-50 mg) 3-4 r. in a day.

"Libexin muko": instructions

Form of issue and composition

Children's syrup is red with the aroma of raspberries and cherries. Packed in glass bottles of 125-300 ml. It is a mucolytic product with the active substance "carbocysteine".

Auxiliary ingredients in the composition: sucrose, methylparahydroxybenzoate, vanillin, dye crimson (Ponso 4R), raspberry or cherry flavor, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

Pharmacological action

Carbocysteine is mucolytic and affects the gel phase of bronchial secretion. In this case disulfide bonds of glycoproteins are broken, therefore viscosity decreases and the elasticity of secretion increases.

It is prescribed for acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases, at which viscous, difficultly separated sputum is formed. It is prescribed for inflammatory diseases of facial cavities. Used in preparing the patient for bronchoscopy and bronchography.

Methods of reception

Ingestion.

In 1 measuring spoonful of syrup (5 ml) contains 100 mg of carbocysteine. Babies 2-5 years give 1 measuring spoon - 2 doses / day. Children over 5 years of age: 1 scoop - 3 times / day.

Therapy can not be continued for more than 8 days without medical consultation.

Side effect

In the gastrointestinal tract, sometimes there are side effects in the form of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, gastrointestinal bleeding.

Allergic reactions in the form of pruritus, urticaria, exanthema, angioedema.

Common symptoms are dizziness, weakness, malaise.

Contraindications

Do not appoint when:

- peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract in acute stage;

- chronic glomerulonephritis (exacerbation phase), cystitis;

- pregnancy;

- children under 2 years;

- high susceptibility to the drug.

With caution in the history of anamnestic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract.

Reviews: "Libexin muko" for children

The reviews are mostly positive. The drug liquefies sputum well, so it is well separated, and respiratory organs are released. There are no negative responses to the drug.