'Pertussin' preparation: instructions for use

We all know the drug "Pertussin" from childhood . Instruction for use recommends the use of it as an effective expectorant. In its focus, the remedy "Pertussin" refers to the drugs of sedation . First of all, it exerts an expectorant effect, contributing to an increase in the amount of secretion in the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, dilution of sputum and successful evacuation from the body.

Despite the vegetable origin of the components that make up the drug "Pertussin", the composition of this medicine is quite complex, including several active ingredients:

• potassium bromide - helps to reduce the excitability of our nervous system;

• thyme - is an effective expectorant and analgesic;

• Thyme - rich in essential oils, shows a fungicidal and antimicrobial effect.

Medicinal properties of herbs of thyme are well studied: it is an antiseptic, with a powerful bactericidal, antihypertensive, diaphoretic property. Also, thyme has a pronounced wound healing, analgesic, sedative and anticonvulsant action. Very often used in the treatment of neuritis and neuralgia of all kinds, as well as with diseases of the genitourinary system and the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the content of essential oils, doctors recommend thyme, as well as preparations from it for the treatment of colds and complications in diseases of the respiratory system.

Various preparations and dues with thyme and thyme are quite successfully used by official medicine. How can we explain such a wide range of applications? First of all, this is due to the fact that the herb of thyme and thyme, in addition to essential oil, contains a range of useful substances such as gum, bitter, tannins, flavonoids, resins, as well as thymic, oleonol, triterpene, quinine, caffeic acid, Vitamins and trace elements.

Thus, it can be stated that thyme is a very important and useful component of the drug "Pertussin". Instructions for use of this drug indicate that the syrup is a reliable tool in the treatment:

Bronchitis and tracheitis;

• any inflammation of the airways and pneumonia;

• ARI and pertussis.

If your child has symptoms of any of these diseases, pay attention to the drug "Pertussin". Instruction for use contains the most detailed information on how to apply this tool to different age groups of patients. Despite the fact that the "Pertussin" lecarto is a herbal preparation and is dispensed without a prescription, this is not the basis for taking it yourself. Do not interfere before applying to consult your doctor.

The drug "Pertussin": contraindications

Note that any medication, as a rule, has a number of contraindications and may have any side effects. Especially in cases of long reception. Experience shows that development is possible: gastroenterocolitis, allergic reactions, bradycardia, nausea and general weakness. Pregnant and lactating mothers are not recommended to use the medicine "Pertussin". The instructions for use strongly do not recommend the use of it simultaneously with drugs such as Libexin, Terpinkod, Kodelak, Stoptussin, Sinekod, which block the cough reflex. In the case of using these drugs simultaneously with the means of "Pertussin", there is a risk of sputum stagnation in the trachea, resulting in a complication of inflammation.

Manufacturers release the drug in the form of a syrup, pour it into glass bottles. The medicine is administered inside. For adults - 20 ml, 3 times a day, and for children - depending on the age - from 5 ml, 3 times a day.

The drug "Pertussin" is an old kind friend of ours. Who was not treated as a child? Feedback on the use of this tool is usually positive, and this indicates its reliability and effectiveness.