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Coughing is a normal reaction of the body to accumulated mucus, foreign bodies, smoke and other irritants of the mucosa of the respiratory tract. It can be different, therefore, it should be treated only with those drugs that eliminate a specific cause. The drug "Sinekod", for example, refers to antitussive drugs that affect the central nervous system. Its pharmacological action consists in blocking the cough center in the medulla oblongata . However, the blocking does not lead to disturbances in the respiratory function, so the agent is actively used even for simple operations. In addition, "Sinekod" has an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect, and also slightly enlarges the lumen of the bronchi.

What is "Sinekod"?

The name of the drug is butamate. This substance has the property of eliminating even a stable dry cough. On the basis of butamirate a number of medicinal products are produced, which are indicated in the appropriate lists. They can also be called "Sinekod" analogs. Instructions for use are usually made with an indication of the true name of the active substance. "Sinekod" is produced in drops, syrup, dragees and tablets.

When and how to accept "Sinekod"?

Doctors prescribe an antitussive drug to patients with a stable dry cough. The drug "Sinekod" can also be used in the detection of whooping cough, accompanied by a barking debilitating cough. They also use it when performing surgical operations in the bronchi and upper respiratory tract to relieve the reflex reaction. The dosage of an antitussive is determined by a doctor who recommended using "Sinekod". Instructions for use, as a rule, also contain information on dosages and methods of administration.

Some annotations indicate the possibility of treating the drug in the form of drops of children from two months. However, most instructions recommend starting reception at the age of six months. Pediatricians assign it to babies, whose weight has reached eight kg, so before you take "Sinekod", you should weigh the child.

Patients up to a year dosage is established on 10 drops up to 4 times a day, up to three years, 15 drops, over 3 to 25 drops.

Children from three years can use syrup "Sinekod". Instructions for use indicate the following dosages:

• From 15 kg to 22 kg dosage is 2 measuring spoons (5 ml) three times a day;
• From 22 kg to 30 kg on a tablespoon (10 ml) three times a day;
• From 40 kg on a tablespoon four times a day;
• Adult syrup patients are given 2 tablespoons three times a day.

Adults may be prescribed dragees. Dragee and tablets "Sinekod" instructions for use recommends the use of:

• From 6 to 12 years of age, 1 tablet twice a day;
• From 12 years of age 1 pills three times a day;
• Adult patients on 2 dragees, twice, and in severe cases three times for one day.

Despite the high popularity among patients, "Sinekod" should be taken only for a special purpose. It is strictly forbidden to exceed the dosage set by the doctor. Overdosing is dangerous and manifests itself in the form of diarrhea, nausea, and in some cases, vomiting, loss of sense of balance, dizziness, and allergic reactions.

Side effects are not observed if the order of application is observed. However, in rare cases, dizziness, itching and other overdose symptoms may occur. The independent decision on admission is dangerous, because "Sinekod" has a number of contraindications. It should not be prescribed to pregnant women in the early stages, too small and premature babies, and also if the patient has pulmonary hemorrhage. With caution appoint the drug for lactation.