When treating a dry, torturing cough, which usually interferes with normal life (tears up the throat, wakes at night), Gerbion is often prescribed: a syrup based on plant ingredients that can be given even to children. But before use, it is advisable to consult a doctor and carefully read the instructions for use. This will avoid side effects from taking or after drug overdose.
Composition and release form
The composition of this syrup contains almost only herbal ingredients. The basis of such elements as:
- water extract of the leaves of plantain;
- water extract of mallow flowers.
Each of the active components contains 1.25 g per 5 ml of solution. Raw materials are diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5, which makes the solution concentration "moderate". And the plantain contained in the composition helps to relieve irritation of the mucous membrane, which usually suffers when dry cough.
Also in the composition of Gerbion there are other auxiliary components:
- 65 mg of ascorbic acid (due to this, the syrup is a mild immunostimulant);
- 4 g sucrose;
- 12.5 g of orange oil;
- preservative E218, which has antiseptic properties.
One of the important advantages of Herbion is its convenient form, because the product is available only in the form of syrup, which greatly facilitates its use for children. Packaging - a small bottle of dark glass with a volume of 150 ml. This amount of syrup may be enough for several courses of treatment. The color of the syrup is brown with a reddish tinge. Attracts children and flavor: a little herbal with orange notes. Thanks to sucrose the syrup is sweet.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Plantain extract contains mucus produced from the leaves during prolonged contact with water. It is because of this property that Herbion softens dry cough - mucus envelops irritated throat. In addition, it is also a protective barrier against a variety of external stimuli that can lead to coughing.
Due to the rich composition using Herbion:
- sputum expectoration is stimulated, which makes it possible to transfer a dry cough to a wet one - this will speed up the cure process;
- immunity is strengthened (when taking syrup, interferon is produced, which helps fight infection);
- cough easier.
The plant extracts contained in the composition facilitate the coughing attacks, but do not eliminate them completely: the time of the attacks is reduced, the feeling of “fighting throat” disappears. Drinking Gerbion at night is not advised.
Indications for taking syrup, contraindications
Doctors prescribe Gerbion syrup as part of complex therapy for pneumonia, tracheitis, bronchitis. Persons who have noticed the first symptoms of the disease can drink it as a preventive measure.
Useful syrup as an independent drug in the following cases:
- infectious diseases of the respiratory tract;
- smoker's cough;
- cough due to inhalation of toxic substances or due to too dry air;
- strong dry cough of any other etiology.
Due to the fact that the composition of this tool consists mainly of herbal ingredients, the list of contraindications is minimal.
But because of the large amount of sucrose in the composition, it is undesirable to use syrup in the presence of:
- diabetes;
- sucrose isomaltase deficiency;
- stomach ulcers.
Instructions for use Herbion
Most doctors advise to drink syrup with a small amount of warm water or weak tea.
For adults
The course of therapy is about three weeks for the treatment of dry cough in case of an acute inflammatory process or an infectious disease. If you need to get rid of the smoker's syndrome or senile cough, take the syrup until the symptoms disappear.
You need to take syrup 10 ml up to five times a day.
For children
Use of Gerbion children can be two years old. The application instruction is as follows:
- 5 ml of syrup three times a day - for children up to seven years;
- up to 10 ml three times a day - for children up to 14 years;
- 10 ml up to five times a day - for adolescents over 14 years old.
During pregnancy, lactation
Herbion cough can be taken during these periods, but you need to consult with your doctor in advance. It is true that during the period of pregnancy Herbiona can cause a large number of side effects from the digestive system.
Interaction with other drugs
Doctors say that Herbion, like other medicines for dry cough, cannot be used together with antitussives, especially if thick sputum began to appear during treatment.
Can be used in conjunction with mucolytic agents, but very carefully and only after consulting with your doctor. With other drugs, including those that affect the mucous membranes, Gerbion can be combined.
Side effects after taking
Like all herbal medicines, Herbion can cause serious allergies, especially if the body reacts acutely to the components of mallow or plantain.
As often as individual intolerance, there are problems with the absorption of certain synthetic ingredients.
Allergy to the drug may manifest the following symptoms:
- itching;
- hives;
- skin rash:
- in severe cases, angioedema.
On the part of the digestive tract, side effects may occur, such as:
- diarrhea;
- nausea and vomiting.
In the event of adverse reactions should immediately discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.
What are the analogues
Since the cost of the Gerbion is quite high - from 250 to 300 rubles for a small bottle, which is enough for only a few receptions, many are looking for syrup analogues that would act just as efficiently. The most similar in effect means:
- Linkas. It has a quick expectorant effect. You can even use for infants from the age of 6 months. The basis of the drug: licorice, hyssop, marshmallows and a number of other herbs.
- Althaea. It is the cheapest medicine that is aimed at combating dry cough. It does not lose its effectiveness even in the treatment of bronchitis in complex therapy with other drugs.
- Stoptussin. The medicine is sold in the form of tablets and syrup - the latter is most convenient for treating children. Can be used for babies from the age of two months.
Sale and storage
Keep this syrup in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator. To syrup has not lost its properties, it is important to protect it from direct sunlight. The shelf life of the drug - 24 months from the date of manufacture.
Reviews
I smoke long enough, cough unpleasant, exhausting, wakes at night. I tried many drugs, but the licorice root and Herbion helped best, and decided to dwell on the latter, because it is not so sweet. It is worth it though not so cheap, but it is of high quality and pleasant to the taste. And recently, the daughter fell ill, gave her a cough gerbion, also helped.
Irina, 33 years old
A strong dry cough began, and there was no fever, no runny nose, or other symptoms of ARVI. I suffered for four days, after which I went to the pharmacy, where I was advised by Herbion. Saw according to the instructions: 5 times a day and literally in a few days there was an improvement, though for the first time I drank for the night, then I woke up from coughing. But at the same time, the remedy helped quickly enough - literally a couple of days later, the cough didn’t "tear" the throat anymore, then gradually disappeared.
Anna, 22 years old
