Elixir 'Codelac-Broncho'. Instructions for use

Elixir "Kodelak-Broncho", the composition of which includes herbal extract of thyme, glycyrrhizinate sodium, ambroxol, refers to a combination of agents for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The same pharmacological group includes such drugs as "Broncholitin-Salvia", "Bronchocin", "Cophanol" and others.

Characterizing the medication "Kodelak-Broncho", the instruction for use also indicates its anti-inflammatory properties.

Ambroxol contained in the drug has an expectorant, secretolitic, secretory-motor effect, increasing the production of surface-active component (surfactant), normalizes the ratio of mucous material and serous component sputum. The sputum is evacuated by reducing its viscosity.

Sodium glycyrrhizinate is a derivative of glycyrrhizic acid. This component has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Along with this, sodium glycyrrhizinate also has a cytoprotective effect, which is associated with membrane stabilizing and antioxidant activity.

Extract of herb thyme has disinfectant and antispastic properties.

The drug, according to numerous reviews, copes quite effectively with the difficulty of escaping sputum, thereby facilitating coughing.

The drug "Kodelak-Broncho" is prescribed for bronchiectasis, pneumonia, chronic and acute bronchitis.

Contraindicated drug hypersensitivity, children up to two years. Do not recommend the medication "Codelac-Broncho" instructions for use in pregnancy and lactation.

Caution should be exercised in patients with ulcers in the stomach or duodenum, kidney and liver failure, bronchial asthma.

Take the medication "Codelac-Broncho" instructions for use recommends eating with water in small amounts.

Patients over the age of twelve are shown ten milliliters four times a day.

To the child from 6-12 years - 3 times a day for 5 ml, from 2 to 6 - 3 times a day for 2.5 ml.

Duration of admission - no more than five days. If it is necessary to take longer-term therapy, you should consult a specialist.

To side effects when using the drug "Codelac-Broncho" instructions for use refers to vomiting, nausea, dysuria, exanthema, constipation. Also, taking the drug can provoke in some cases the dryness of the mucosa of the respiratory tract and oral cavity, diarrhea, headache, weakness, allergic reactions. As shown by clinical observations, numerous testimonies indicate that the medication "Kodelak-Broncho" is transferred well enough. Occurring in rare cases, adverse reactions are usually short-lived. However, while maintaining or strengthening the negative manifestations, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

In case of an overdose, dyspepsia, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea are noted. In the first two hours after applying an increased dose of the drug, gastric lavage is necessary.

The drug "Kodelak-Broncho" (syrup) is not recommended for use with antitussive medications. This leads to difficulties in sputum discharge.

Codelac-Broncho can be used (with caution) for people with diabetes.

In addition to elixir, the drug is available in tablet form. However, the composition of the tablets includes codeine, which can induce drug dependence with prolonged use. Therefore, the medication "Codelac-Broncho" (pills) can be purchased only on prescription.

Before using the drug (regardless of the dosage form), you need to carefully study the annotation, consult with a specialist.