Herbion against wet cough is one of the most well-known remedies for colds, which alleviates unpleasant symptoms and reduces cough. The main advantage of this drug is that it is inexpensive and consists of herbal ingredients. However, it is still necessary to take it with caution and only on the recommendation of doctors.
Types of Herbion syrup: which one should I buy?
There are the following types of this drug:
- with ivy;
- with plantain;
- with primrose.
With a wet cough, you can drink with ivy and primrose. But the option with plantain is not always suitable - if you start treatment with abundant sputum, the situation may worsen or the pathology will begin to progress. The fact is that the main goal of treatment in the presence of a wet cough is to remove sputum from the body. The plantain has a slight expectorant effect, but it may not be enough to remove thick mucus.
Most often, Gerbion with plantain is prescribed for dry coughing: the remedy helps relieve inflammation, which allows to eliminate debilitating symptoms.
Composition and release form
Herbion comes in the form of a syrup, the color of the liquid is brown, it has a specific smell. Scattering is often encountered, but this fact does not indicate that the syrup is spoiled. The volume of the bottle - 150 ml, the glass is dark. For convenient dosing in the package with syrup is measuring spoon 5 ml
Primrose
According to the instructions, 5 ml of syrup contains a little more than 1 g of primrose root extract. Other active ingredients: levomenthol and thyme. It has a mint-herbal taste and smell. The composition contains sucrose.
Auxiliary role is played by methyl parahydroxybenzoate. It is a permitted preservative, which is used in the food industry. Due to this component during storage in the drug does not appear fungus or bacteria. Do not be afraid that any supplements marked "E" can be dangerous, leading to the appearance of cancer. At the moment, scientists have not proven a negative impact on health. Such a preservative, by the way, is even contained in blueberries. In the body, it does not accumulate and is excreted through the kidneys with urine.
Ivy
The main active ingredient is ivy leaf extract.
The composition additionally includes the following components:
- pure water;
- sorbitol;
- citric acid;
- glycerol;
- aroma balm.
Both syrups are effective, but there are a number of differences between them. Thus, primrose-based syrup in the composition contains levomenthol, which will provide local anesthetic action. If ARVI is accompanied by pharyngitis, then it is desirable to stay on this option. Yes, the remedy will not replace pills or gargling in case of illness, but the symptoms will ease.
Medicinal properties of the drug
Herbion is an expectorant. The main therapeutic effects of syrup are:
- expectorant, because the composition helps to accelerate the excretion of sputum due to the presence in the composition of substances-saponins;
- mucolytic, that is, the syrup dilutes the sputum, without increasing its quantity;
- bronchospasmolytic - thanks to the syrup, the smooth muscles of the bronchi relaxes, which makes cough easier;
- antiseptic - inhibits the growth of the pathogen.
However, it should be remembered that in most cases, Herbion syrup is used to improve expectoration, all other properties are less pronounced. Since the tool is made from plant components, they may also have some properties that are not specified in the instructions.
For example, primrose not only helps to get rid of mucus, but also has a diuretic and sedative effect, and thymol in the composition of thyme helps reduce pain.
The cost is 250-400 rubles per bottle.
Treatment of children and adults with Gerbion syrup
This drug has some features that you need to know in order not to harm the child. If you have to work on cold symptoms, parents should consult with a specialist, who will prescribe treatment. Additionally, you can register auxiliary procedures: inhalation and compresses.
The treatment regimen depends on the age of the child, because it is so important to carefully read the instructions before using the syrup. The use of this remedy for the treatment of children under two years is strictly prohibited.
The dosage may be as follows:
- from 2 to 5 years - 2.5 ml;
- from 5 to 14 years old - 5 ml;
- from 14 years old - 10 ml.
Treatment of adult patients is not much different. So, take the syrup three times a day - that is how many times it takes to drink the drug to cope with the disease. In this case, it is strictly prohibited to exceed the dosage. This can cause serious side effects, although the composition itself is safe.
Dosage for an adult - 15 ml. Even with too intense coughing, the dosage should not be increased.
Moreover, it is very important to monitor the response of the body when taking the syrup throughout the treatment, since it can develop intolerance to herbal ingredients.
Contraindications to receive
There are not so many contraindications for this remedy, but they still exist. They need to know to avoid complications or unpleasant side effects.
Contraindications are as follows:
- age;
- the appearance of allergic reactions to individual components of the drug;
- diabetes of any type;
- asthma;
- fructose intolerance;
- pregnancy.
Nursing mothers should be careful with the medicine, because at the moment no research has been done on the effect of Gerbion on the child.
Despite the fact that Gerbion is a fairly safe syrup, its use can also cause side effects. For example, nausea, dizziness, rash on the skin may occur. If such signs appear, you need to stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor who will choose another medicine.
Features of syrup treatment: what should be considered?
Treatment of wet cough with the help of Herbion has its own characteristics: they must be studied to speed up the therapy.
The first thing to remember is that treatment with the help of Herbion lasts 10-21 days. If during this period the cough remains the same, you will have to go to the doctor again and get tested. It is likely that cough is associated with a dangerous pathology, and a completely different treatment is required.
Another rule - drink syrup only after a meal. And you can drink it with water, compote, another drink, but in a small amount so that the liquid does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. The truth is to remember about the need to consume a large amount of warm fluid during the day, because it allows you to remove mucus and speed up treatment.
Only with careful observance of instructions, not exceeding the dose, you can achieve results. And when any side effects appear, it is recommended that Herbion be abandoned in favor of another drug, after consulting a specialist.
Analogs: what can replace the Gerbion?
If for any reason this medicine did not suit you, you can find drugs similar in action to pharmacies. The only difference is the active component of the product:
- Thyme, which contains vitamin C, has been approved for use since 4 years.
- Gadelix, which can be prescribed for newborns.
- Licorice root syrup.
- Codelac Broncho with thyme, which is enhanced by the presence of abmroxol.
- Syrup Alteyka.
Also on sale there are synthetic medicines. They are most often prescribed in the presence of an allergic reaction to the herbal components of the product.
To popular include:
- Ambroxol. The most famous trade names are Ambrobene and Lasolvan. Rapid excretion of sputum is based on the fact that the tool makes it more liquid. It also helps in expectoration of mucus. Can be safely used during pregnancy, for the treatment of children under two years of age.
- Acetylcysteine. The most famous name is ACC. It is a mucolytic and expectorant drug. Quickly dilutes mucus due to splitting of the components. Moreover, the tool helps even with pus. Can be used in the treatment of children up to two years.
When should I see a doctor immediately?
So, the antitussive composition does not exhibit etiotropic activity. This suggests that the use of syrup is possible only with complex therapy - only in this case the effect will be visible. Also, the syrup will not replace antibiotics in the presence of a bacterial infection.
If the following signs are visible when taking the product, you should immediately consult a doctor:
- mucus acquires a brown, greenish tint;
- mucus has a fetid odor;
- there are impurities of pus or blood in the discharge mucus;
- persistent high temperatures above +38 degrees;
- pain coughing;
- growing weakness, shortness of breath.
Attempts to treat such a cough only with the help of Herbion will lead to the fact that the patient's condition worsens significantly, serious complications will appear. Therefore, having detected the symptoms, it is impossible to postpone a visit to a specialist, otherwise you can say that bronchitis will develop into pneumonia.
Application Reviews
Alexey, 43 years old
Unfortunately, as soon as the cold catches, a cough immediately appears: wet, unpleasant, not immediately expectorated. I tried a lot of money, but Gerbion helps best. It is delicious, inexpensive, begins to act in literally 2 days.
Alla, 27 years old
Despite a lot of positive reviews, this tool did not help me, so for the last few years I have been using the ACC: it does it faster. Yes, and Herbion is, say, a lot, and the effect of it is zero.
