"Sinekod" (syrup): instruction, description, application and side effects

To date, one of the best medicines for fighting cough is Sinekod. The syrup instruction characterizes as antitussive, bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory agent. It is manufactured by the Swiss pharmaceutical company under the trade name Novartis Consumer SA Hells, it specializes in the manufacture of medicines that are used to treat bronchopulmonary inflammatory diseases. This company produces several variants of dosage forms. The drug "Sinekod" is a syrup, tablets, solution for injection, drops for children and adults.

All medicines are designed to suppress a strong cough. According to medical experts who conducted clinical trials of the "Sinekod" drug, after its administration rapid recovery, improvement of sputum discharge and relief of symptomatic coughing are noted. In this article, we'll talk about syrup, which is a thick, colorless substance with a pleasant vanilla scent.

Syrup "Sinekod": composition, description

It contains components such as: glycerol, sodium saccharin, food flavoring (vanillin), sorbitol, sodium hydroxide, ethanol, benzoic acid, purified water and active ingredient butamate citrate, which has antitussive effect. Due to the blocking of the cough center located in the oblong part of the brain, bronchial arrest occurs, which facilitates the effective evacuation of sputum containing viruses, bacteria and blood cells that are responsible for the immune processes of our body (phagocytes and leukocytes).

When the syrup "Sinekod" is taken, the physiological work of the bronchial glands normalizes and the swelling of the bronchial mucosa decreases. After an hour and a half after the application of butamate, its maximum absorption into the small intestine occurs. Decomposition of the initial substance (hydrolysis) is carried out in blood cells with the formation of new active compounds.

During the treatment with butamate there is no cumulative effect (accumulation of the drug in the tissues and internal organs of a person). Approximately six hours later, the half-elimination of the drug through the kidneys occurs.

"Sinekod" (syrup): instructions, dosage

The syrup is taken orally before eating. Children from three to six years of age are prescribed five ml at least three times a day. Children from six to twelve can take 10 ml three times a day. Children (over 12) and adults are prescribed 15 ml, also three times a day.

Store the syrup in a dry, dark place, away from direct sunlight. The cure for the cough "Sinekod" can be purchased in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Before buying, you need to make sure of the expiration date.

"Sinekod" (syrup): instructions, indications, contraindications

The drug can be used for dry cough of any etiology:

• Bronchitis (acute, chronic)
• Whooping cough
• Suppression of the cough reflex in the postoperative and preoperative periods
• During the period of operative intervention
• Paroxysmal cough in smokers

Contraindications:

• First trimester of pregnancy
• Breast-feeding
• Individual intolerance of components
• Pulmonary haemorrhages
• Children up to 3 years old

"Sinekod" (syrup): instruction, possible side effects

- allergic reactions

- nausea

- migraine

- fast fatiguability

- weakness

- dizziness

- possible vomiting

The analogues of the Sinekod drug include the following groups of antitussive drugs, which exert anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator effects: "Fluidite", "Erespal", "Stoptussin", "Ascoril". Each of the drugs perfectly fights with the symptoms of coughing.

The average cost of the syrup "Sinekod" varies from 185 to 335 rubles, depending on the number of milliliters in the vial.