One of the most disgusting signs of the disease is cough, it can be a symptom and a residual phenomenon.
For any kind of coughing, it is best to go to the doctor, starting pre-treatment yourself. As the human body gets used to any kind of treatment, the favorite ways to eliminate cough need to be changed.
One of the methods of treatment is to take a syrup. Pharmacology produces numerous sweet cough mixtures, in order to choose the best one, it is necessary to read the accompanying information. The leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical drugs, confidently occupying its niche in the leading twenty in the world, was the Polish company POLPHARMA, one of the many products of which is Syresp syrup.
The main elements of the sweet elixir Siresp
The recommended WHO exclusive name of the drug is fenspiride. One milliliter of sweet suspension contains the following substances:
- The active substance is fenspiride hydrochloride, 2.0 mg.
- Additive Substances:
- methyl parahydroxybenzoate - 0.90 mg;
- propyl parahydroxybenzoate - 0.35 mg;
- potassium sorbate - 1.90 mg;
- glycerol - 22.50 mg;
- sodium saccharin - 0.45 mg;
- sucrose - 600.0 mg;
- vanilla flavoring - 4.0 mg;
- Honey Flavor - 2.5 mg;
- yellow sunset dye E110 - 0.1 mg;
- citric acid monohydrate - 0.2 mg;
- drinking water for pharmaceutical purposes - 1.0 mg.
Fenspiride hydrochloride belongs to the group of antihistamines and is not an antibiotic, it inhibits the response of organs and tissues to the hormone histamine.
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid monohydrate are food preservatives, safe compounds in the food, cosmetic and pharmacological industry.
Glycerol has a laxative and dehydrating effect, and also protects the skin. Sodium saccharinate is an artificial sugar substitute. Sucrose is a natural sugar extracted from plants. Vanilla and honey flavors are identical to natural food additives. Dye "sunset" yellow E110 - food-soluble dye that dissolves in water.
As can be seen from the presented characteristics, all the syrup elements are safe and licensed.
External and flavor component of Syresp syrup
When buying, pay attention to the packaging, the cardboard box should not be crumpled and have smudges. Inside the package there are an instruction insert, a measuring spoon and a plastic oblong bottle of dark plastic, which can be closed with a plastic cap with a screw thread and a guarantee ring. When opened for the first time, a characteristic click will be heard.
After opening, the drug is stored in a dark place at a temperature not higher than 25 ° C for about six months. The volume of the drug is 150 ml. Syrup when pouring liquid, has a bright orange color, cloyingly sweet taste, smells of vanilla and honey.
Efficiency and pharmacokinetics
Fenspirid inhibits bronchoconstriction and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent due to:
- loss of productivity of biologically active substances by the type of cytoxins, derivatives of polyunsaturated fatty acid, which prevails in the human body;
- slowing the metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acid due to the histamine hormone with the appearance of prostaglandites and leukotrients;
- reduction of secretions from the bronchi due to blockade of adrenoreceptors;
- the weakening of the pathological process, accompanied by swelling and redness of the damaged organ and an increase in temperature;
- relaxation of smooth muscles with almost complete passage of spasms.
The drug is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration of fenspiride in the blood is reached after an average of 0.5-8 hours, and the drug is eliminated from the body almost twelve hours later through the urinary system.
Guide to use
Used to eliminate symptoms:
- respiratory diseases (cough, hoarseness, tickling);
- various inflammations of the ear and sinusitis.
Take 30 minutes before a meal, do not exceed the prescribed dosage of the drug, which is 4 mg per 1 kg of body weight per day.
| № | Patient body weight | Age | Daily dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 10 kg | From two years old | 10-20 ml of suspension add to bottle with food |
| 2 | More than 10 kg | From two years old | 30-60 ml consumed before meals |
| Adults | 45-90 ml consumed before meals |
Contraindications, side effects, overdose
Suspension is contraindicated to receive:
- babies up to two years;
- in case of intolerance and allergic reaction to the active substance and other components of the drug;
- women in the period of carrying a child;
- nursing mothers.
Special care to show people with diabetes. Side effects are presented in the table.
| № | Human body systems | Signs of a negative impact | Incidence of adverse reactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The cardiovascular system | Heart rate over 90 beats per minute | One case per 10,000 |
| 2 | Digestive system | Nausea, gastrointestinal disorders | One case per 100 |
| 3 | central nervous system | Lethargy and craving for sleep | One case per 10,000 |
| 4 | Epithelial system | Different types, swelling | One case per 10,000 |
As can be seen from the table, the side effects are minor and do not have prolonged adverse effects, they all end after the drug is discontinued.
Symptoms of overdose are:
- drowsiness / overexcitement;
- nausea, vomiting;
- palpitations.
In case of overdose, it is necessary to wash the stomach and make a cardiogram. Taking the syrup should not be combined with drugs that have a sedative effect, or with alcohol due to the possible enhancement of the sedative effect.
Price and analogues
The price range ranges from 150 to 185 rubles per bottle, but it is not sold in all regions of the Russian Federation.
There are drugs analogues that contain different active ingredients, but effectively eliminate the symptoms of the disease. Analogues of syresp syrup are Codelac, Gadeliks.
Drug-synonyms - drugs containing the same active substance, but differing auxiliary components. Drugs are synonyms of Siresp syrup: Erispirus, Erespal, Eladon, Epistat, Fenspirid.
Drug reviews
The reviews are positive in most cases, customers do not like the taste and bright non-natural color.
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