Medication "Gedelix." Instructions for use

The drug "Gedelix" is a medicinal product having a vegetable origin. It is used for diseases of respiratory organs.

Medication "Gedelix", the instruction for its use describes its dosage form, the pharmacological industry is available as a syrup. It has a thick consistency and a characteristic specific odor. The color is yellow or yellow-brown. During storage, the syrup may become slightly cloudy and form a precipitate. This process does not affect the nature of the drug and its therapeutic properties.

Has a drug "Gedelix" composition, which contains the main active ingredient - an extract of ivy leaves. Auxiliary substances are essential oils of vegetable origin (anise, eucalyptus and menthol). Ivy is a plant rich in saponins. These are organic substances that form a stable foam when shaken, creating the main curative effect:

-increase the activity of small bronchi;

- facilitate the acceleration of the movement of sputum and its expectoration;

- cause the enlargement of the bronchi;

- facilitate liquefaction and removal of sputum.

In addition, ivy leaves contain vitamins A and E, resins and organic acids, pectin and tannins, as well as iodine. All these elements contribute to the destruction and inhibit the growth of fungi, showing antibacterial effects on the body.

Essential oils have an additional healing effect:

Anis increases the motor function of the bronchi ;

-tenthol reduces the processes of inflammation;

- Eucalyptus destroys the infection.

The drug "Gedelix" does not include fructose and sugar, dyes and preservatives, as well as alcohol. In connection with this, his reception is safe for children with diabetes and alcoholism, as well as for the elderly.

The Gedelix preparation, the instruction contains this information, is recommended when:

-pharyngitis and tracheitis, which are diseases caused by bacterial and viral infections;

Inflammatory processes in the bronchi;

Bronchial asthma;

Bronchoectatic disease, which is chronic;

Various diseases of the bronchi and lungs, when the sputum departs with difficulty.

Common indications for the recommendation of the drug are the ailments of the upper respiratory tract, which are of an infectious-viral nature and accompanied by a cough, especially if it is dry. Dense sputum under the influence of the drug is able to liquefy and release bronchi and lungs. Pharmacological means can relieve muscle tension and make breathing easier and freer. In addition, when taking the drug, the process of recovery of microflora and destruction of fungi and bacteria occurs.

The drug "Gedelix", the instruction for its use indicates possible adverse reactions, can cause allergy symptoms. Contraindicated this drug for individual intolerance of its components. Also, it is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, since the effect of the drug in this period has not yet been studied. With chronic diseases that can cause bronchitis, the doctor must take the decision to use the medication.

Medication "Gedelix," the instruction to which recommends the method and scope of its use, is taken orally after meals. The duration of the course is determined depending on the complexity of the disease, but it should not last more than a week.

Has a preparation "Gedelix" analog. They are the medicine "Prospan". This medication is also recommended for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which are of an infectious nature.