'Lazolvan': instructions for use

One of the frequent companions of respiratory diseases is cough. It can cause quite a lot of inconvenience, and even lead to serious complications if it is not treated. In most cases, doctors recommend not antitussive drugs (suppressive reflex), and expectorants that have mucolytic effects. Among them, deservedly popular is "Lazolvan", the use of which is possible even in young children.

It is a synthetic drug that has a secretory and expectorant effect. You can buy the drug in the form of tablets, solution or suspension. Influencing the sick body, "Lazolvan" uses its own in the dilution of phlegm, and, accordingly, its better separation. In this case, it can be used alone or in combination with other mucolytic agents.

Recommended medication for bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease. When using the drug "Lazolvan", the instruction notes and possible side effects. Among them, vomiting, nausea, weakness, diarrhea. However, in most cases, the remedy is well tolerated. If there are any unpleasant sensations listed here or others, the reception stops and you should consult a doctor who will replace the drug with a more suitable one.

Contraindications to this drug are the individual intolerance of the components that make up its composition, the first trimester of pregnancy. When lactation drug is prescribed with caution, as it is revealed that the active substance penetrates into breast milk, but there is no information on its negative impact on the development of the child. In recent months, the expectation of the baby "Lazolvan" instruction advises to apply only when necessary and under the supervision of a doctor. There is no information about drug overdose, however, if there are any unpleasant sensations similar to this condition, the therapy is symptomatic.

Ambroxol is the main active ingredient in the composition. "Lazolvan", in addition to it, contains citric acid, sodium chloride, purified water, benzalkonium chloride. Absorption of the drug is fast and fairly complete. For example, its concentration in the maximum amount of ambroxol in blood plasma reaches between 30 minutes to 3 hours. Half-life from the plasma occurs within 7-12 hours, this time can last if the patient suffers from kidney failure. The solution for ingestion and inhalation is distributed across all tissues, reaching the greatest concentration in the lungs and bronchi. The drug is excreted, mainly through the kidneys (more than 90%). Therefore, patients who have problems with this body should inform the doctor about this, as often the dosage is reduced.

Mucolytic agent "Lazolvan", the instruction recommends to apply as follows. Tablets are used during meals, adults are enough for 1 piece 3 times or 2 pieces 2 times. Syrup is prescribed to children under 2 years of age 2.5 ml 2 times a day, older children, but less than 6 years old, 3 times a day, up to 12 years, children are given 5 ml (about 1 teaspoon), adults take 10 Ml.

The solution "Lazolvan" the instruction advises to use for children and adults in the form of drops or inhalations. In the latter case, 1-2 procedures are done daily for the required amount of time. Dosage is prescribed by a doctor and depends on the patient's age.

Do not combine this drug with drugs that reduce cough reflex. With the simultaneous administration of "Amoxicillin", "Erythromycin", "Cefuroxime", their penetration into the bronchial secretion increases. The use of "Lazolvana" is possible with the use of funds that inhibit labor activity.