Analogs Erespala for children

«Erespal»In demand for various diseases of the respiratory system, since such a drug affects the respiratory tract in several ways. It is produced in two forms (syrup and tablets in the shell), but in childhood only a liquid version of the drug is prescribed, which is a brown-yellow, sweet transparent liquid. Such "Erespal" is sold in plastic bottles containing 150 or 250 ml of medicine.

However, in some situations, the use of Erespal is impossible, for example, if the child reacted to the syrup with an allergic rash or the medication was not found in the nearest pharmacy. In this case, the parents are interested in which analogs can be replaced and which of similar drugs is best to choose.

The drug contains fenspiride hydrochloride at a dosage of 2 mg in one milliliter. This ingredient determines the main healing effects of Erespal:

• Reduced inflammation. This effect of the drug is associated with antagonism in relation to substances that are formed in the body during an inflammatory or allergic reaction. The drug blocks histamine receptors and also affects the formation of bradykinin, leukotrienes, serotonin and other compounds.
• Prevention of bronchospasm. Under the action of "Erespal" the smooth muscles of the bronchi relax, if they are already spasmed. In addition, the active substance of the syrup helps prevent spasms of smooth muscles in various diseases of the respiratory system (this effect is called anti-bronchoconstrictor).
• Reduction of puffiness of the mucous membrane. This effect of the drug is called antiexudative. Thanks to him, the intake of syrup helps to remove the already existing mucosal edema or prevent its development at the onset of the disease.
• Effect on bronchial mucous secretion. Since fenspiride also affects alpha1-adrenoreceptors, the use of Erespal affects the secretion of mucus in the bronchial cells. The result of this effect will be a decrease in viscosity of sputum, which will improve its coughing.

In order for the syrup to remain liquid and not deteriorate during the entire shelf life (it is 3 years, and no special conditions are needed for storing the medicine), it contains glycerin, purified water, parabens and potassium sorbate. For a pleasant aroma, honey flavor and vanilla tincture are added to the medicine, and the sweet taste of the medication is provided with sucrose and saccharin.

Syrup is prescribed to young patients older than two years with various pathologies of the respiratory tract, which are manifested by hoarseness, barking, wet or dry cough, nasal discharge, sore throat and other respiratory symptoms. The reason to assign "Erespal" to a child is:

• bronchitis;
• ARVI;
• rhinopharyngitis;
• bronchial asthma;
• laryngotracheitis;
• flu;
• adenoiditis;
• otitis;
• tracheitis;
• sinusitis;
• measles;
• whooping cough and other diseases.

If Erespal is not available at the pharmacy, it can be replaced with any other medicine that is also provided with fenspiride. Such a replacement is in demand and if you want to save money, since all Erespal analogues are a bit cheaper (the average price for 150 ml of syrup is 270 rubles). In the form of a syrup, such drugs are produced based on fenspiride hydrochloride:

• Russian drug "Eladon";
• Polish medicine "Siresp»;
• Epistat preparation from the Hungarian company Gedeon Richter;
• Sandoz productErispirusFrom Slovenia.

If a child has an allergy to “Erespal” or the drug has proved ineffective, the doctor will select an analog among drugs that are used for the same disease and have a similar effect on the patient's body.

Such drugs have the ability to influence the formation of bronchial secretions, so they are referred to as mucolytic agents. Under the influence of ambroxol, sputum polysaccharides change their structure, and glycoproteins are more actively synthesized, which leads to a more liquid state of the secret and facilitate coughing. In addition, ambroxol-based preparations stimulate the ciliated epithelium so that its cilia move more actively, which also helps the sputum release.

These drugs include:

• «Lasolvan»;
• «Ambrobene»;
• «Ambrohexal»;
• «Halixol»;
• «Ambroxol»;
• Ambrosan;
• «Bronchus»;
• «Flamed».

Extracts of some plants have mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects, which allows them to be used for bronchitis, laryngitis and other diseases. In addition, they are considered by many parents to be safer for babies, therefore, they are highly in demand when children cough. Among the drugs with a herbal base, similar to Erespal, the doctor may prescribe the following remedies.

• Prospan. This product contains an extract of ivy leaves. In syrup, it is allowed from birth, and in drops - from two years. Its counterpart is Gadelix, which is also represented by syrup and drops.
• "Bronchipret". The action of this syrup is caused by an extract of thyme and ivy. It can be prescribed from three months. The drug is also released in drops, but because of the higher doses of extracts, it is allowed only from 6 years.
• "Doctor Theiss." This syrup includes plantain extract. It is used when coughing in children older than a year.
• «Bronhikum». This medicine works by extracting thyme. In syrup, it is prescribed from 6 months, in the form of an elixir - from 1 year old, and in lozenges it is given to children over six years old.

In some cases, to alleviate the condition of the child, it is necessary to eliminate the cough by influencing the cough center located in the brain. However, drugs with such a therapeutic effect can be given to children only as prescribed by a doctor. These include such drugs:

• "Sinekod". The action of this drug provides butamirate. The drug is administered in drops from two months of age, and the syrup is used in children 3 years and older.
• «Omnitus». This syrup also contains butamirate and can be administered from the age of three. The drug is also represented by pills, approved from 6 years of age.
• Pakseladin. This syrup inhibits the cough center due to okseladin. It is discharged to children weighing more than 15 kg at the age of over 2.5 years.
• «Bronholitin». This medication includes ephedrine, supplemented with glaucine. At children's age he is appointed from 3 years, and analogues of this syrup are the preparations "Bronhoton" and "Bronhotsin".

Other medicines that have an effect on the respiratory tract can also be used instead of Erespal. eg:

• «Ascoril». The composition of this syrup includes bromhexine, supplemented by a combination of guaifenesin and salbutamol. It is prescribed to children older than 1 year.
• «ACC». This acetylcysteine-based drug is available in tablets, granules, syrup and solution. In children, it is used from the age of two.
• «Fluditec». The basis of this syrup is carbocysteine. The drug can be administered to children aged 2 years and older.
• «Rengalin». The effect of such a solution or tablets is provided by specific antibodies to histamine, bradykinin and morphine. The tool is used in children over 3 years.
• «Singular». Such chewable tablets contain montelukast - a substance that acts on leukotriene receptors. At a dosage of 4 mg, they are prescribed to children older than two years.

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