Rengalin for children: instructions for use

Many mothers and pediatricians consider homeopathic medicines ineffective, but there are quite a few parents who, in practice, were convinced of the effectiveness of such remedies in their children. In the fight against cough often use a drug called "Rengalin." This is a product of the well-known company Materia Medica, which also produces Anaferon, Agri and Ergoferon, which are used for acute respiratory viral infections and colds.

The manufacturer recommends using "Rengalin" for any cough in both adults and children older than 3 years. But before giving this drug to a child, parents should know about its features, possible adverse effects, and treatment regimens used in childhood.

"Rengalin" is represented by two dosage forms.

• The solution, which is taken orally. It has a sweet taste (because of it the agent is often called syrup), there is practically no color and smell. This solution is transparent and is sold in glass bottles that have a plastic dropper. One bottle holds 100 milliliters of funds.

• Tablets that need to be absorbed in the mouth. They also have a sweet taste, have a cylindrical flat shape and white color. One side of the pill is labeled “Rengalin”, and on the second you can see the words “Materia Medica” and at risk. The drug is packaged in blisters of 10 tablets and sold in 10, 20 or 50 pieces in one box.

Both types of "Rengalina" as active substances contain antibodies to three compounds:

• to morphine;
• to bradykinin;
• to histamine.

They undergo a special affinity purification and are applied to the substrate, which is maltitol in solution, and isomalt in tablets. The amount of each type of antibody in 100 ml of liquid Rengaline is 0.12 g, and in one tablet they are contained in 0.006 g.

The inactive components of the solution are glycerol and potassium sorbate, as well as purified water and citric acid. In the composition of the tablet form, too, there is anhydrous citric acid. In addition, for a dense structure, magnesium stearate is added to this “Rengalin”, and the sweet taste of the drug is provided by saccharin and sodium cyclamate.

During the reception of "Rengalina" observe the following clinical effects:

• reducing the duration and intensity of cough during the day, as well as at night;
• reducing the severity of inflammation in the respiratory tract;
• reduction of pain when coughing;
• elimination of edema of the respiratory mucosa.

All of them are associated with the presence of antibodies to active substances in the composition of both forms of the drug. Such antibodies are able to influence the corresponding receptors - bradykinin, histamine and opioid. The result of this influence will be the following processes:

• brain excitability in the area of ​​the cough center decreases;
• impulses to the brain from peripheral receptors are blocked, which prevents the implementation of the cough reflex and reduces pain;
• muscles of the bronchial tree relaxes (spasm is eliminated);
• symptoms of an allergic reaction are smoothed out.

The drug is recommended for dry unproductive cough, which is provoked by spasm of the respiratory tract, and when wet cough, during which a lot of sputum is formed, but it is too viscous, which prevents its active separation.The tool also copes well with residual and prolonged cough, which occurs during acute respiratory infections and a long time does not pass. The reason to write "Rengalin" in any form is:

• flu;
• inflammation of the bronchi;
• cold;
• cough caused by an allergic reaction;
• laryngitis;
• pneumonia;
• tuberculosis;
• laryngotracheitis;
• ARVI;
• pharyngitis and other respiratory diseases.

As noted above, the treatment of children with Rengaline is possible not earlier than the age of three. Such frames are provided for both the liquid preparation and the tablets. They are due to the lack of research on the effect of "Rengalin" on children 2 years and under. If a cough occurs in a patient who is not yet 3 years old, you should, together with your doctor, choose an analogue for him that can be used in the first years of life without fear.

Both types of "Rengalina" are not used for hypersensitivity to the active or auxiliary ingredients of the chosen form. Due to the presence of maltitol, a liquid preparation should also not be given to children with fructose intolerance. If the child has diabetes, the application of the solution requires caution and control by the doctor. There are no other contraindications for treatment with this remedy.

In rare cases, "Rengalin" causes an allergic reaction, which can be manifested by a rash, swelling, itching of the skin and other negative symptoms. Such a reaction may occur in the process of treatment, sometimes even after the first dose of the drug. In this case, “Rengalin” is immediately canceled, and if the child’s general condition has worsened, a medical examination is recommended.

Other side effects during reception of "Rengalin" usually are not noted. The drug does not provoke drowsiness and is not able to depress respiration. In addition, it does not develop addiction, so the treatment can last as long as it takes to get rid of cough.

“Rengalin” in a liquid form is given to the child to be swallowed, dosing it with an ordinary teaspoon (5 ml of the preparation can be placed in one spoon). The diet of the patient at the time of receipt of the funds is not affected. A single dose of the solution, depending on the disease can be as 5 ml, and 10 ml per reception.

Most often, “Rengalin” is given to a child to drink three times a day, but with a strong cough, the doctor can increase the frequency of intake up to 6 times. Usually, more frequent use of the drug is recommended in the first days of the disease, when the symptoms are more pronounced, and as soon as the cough begins to pass, the drug is given in the standard way (three times). The tool is taken until complete recovery.

As for the use of the tableted "Rengalin", then for the treatment of this form you need to know about such nuances:

• the pill must be placed in the mouth and kept until completely dissolved;
• as in the treatment with a solution, meals do not affect the time of resorption of the tablet;
• wash down with water is not required;
• The dosage is recommended to be clarified with the doctor, since one tablet is sometimes enough for one dose, and some patients should take 2 pieces at once;
• the duration of admission is also agreed with the pediatrician, but usually the remedy is given until cough disappears;
• Most often, the agent is prescribed three times, but with a very strong cough, the frequency of use, as in the case of the solution, may increase up to 4-6 times a day.

In the solid form, the drug is given only to those children who already know how to dissolve the pills, and not swallow the agent right away.Otherwise, the tablet “Rengalin” should be replaced with a solution.

If, due to an oversight of parents or for another reason, the child gets an excessive dosage of “Rengalin”, it can cause loose stools, severe nausea and other dyspepsia symptoms. Such irritation of the digestive tract soon resolves on its own, but in some cases the patient must be examined by a doctor in order to prescribe symptomatic therapy.

According to the information provided by the manufacturer, Rengalin is compatible with any other medicines. For this reason, doctors without problems include such a tool in the complex treatment of bronchitis, laryngitis and other diseases, combined with expectorant drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and so on.

Both forms of the drug are sold in pharmacies as over-the-counter drugs, so there is no need to show a doctor's prescription for their purchases, but specialist advice is recommended. The dosage form affects the price of "Rengaline" - one bottle of solution costs 220-270 rubles, and an average of 180-200 rubles must be paid for 20 tablets.

The shelf life of both the liquid drug and "Rengalina" in tablets is 3 years. It is indicated on the packaging of the product and must be checked before the start of the reception so that the child does not receive an expired drug. Until the end of the storage period, both types of “Rengalin” should be kept at home at a temperature not higher than +25 degrees Celsius, by hiding the product out of the reach of children.

Approximately 70-80% of reviews about the use of "Rengaline" in children are positive. Especially often for young patients buy liquid means. He is praised for a pleasant taste, effective help with coughing and an affordable price. According to moms, it’s very easy to give such a solution to a child, because it’s sweet and just dosed.

The advantages of the tablets also include their taste, good tolerance and effectiveness with different types of cough. However, there are also reviews that describe the absence of a positive effect. In such reviews, parents note that “Rengalin” did not suit their children and had to use another medicine prescribed for coughing instead.

Depending on the characteristics of cough and its causes, the doctor may replace “Rengalin” with either another homeopathic remedy, or a herbal remedy or antitussive medicine. Instead of a solution or tablets, one of the following drugs may be used.

• «Stodal». This homeopathic syrup from the company "Boiron" like children pleasant caramel flavor. It includes many homeopathic substances, among which are cocoa cacti, brionium, ipeka, droser, pulsatilla and other ingredients. The main reason for the use of syrup is any type of cough, as well as for the use of "Rengalina". At the same time, Stodal children can be given at any age, but first you need to discuss this treatment with your doctor.

• "Ambrobene". The action of this drug is due to a substance called Ambroxol. It is able to dilute too viscous sputum and improve its coughing, therefore Ambrobene is used for various respiratory diseases. The advantages of the drug include not only effective action and safety for children (the drug can be used from birth), but also a variety of dosage forms, since this medicine is made in syrup, solution for inhalation, tablets, long-acting capsules and solution for injections. It can be replaced by other ambroxol preparations, for example, "Lazolvana», «Flamedome"Or syrup"Bronchus».

• «Ascoril». This multicomponent syrup can be administered to children older than one year in case of any bronchopulmonary pathologies. Thanks to salbutamol, he relieves bronchospasm, and bromhexine and guaifenesin in its composition have a mucolytic effect and facilitate the excretion of bronchial secretions.There is also "Ascoril" in pills, but it is not used until 6 years.

• Gedelix. The basis of this expectorant, which is available in two forms, is ivy leaf extract. Gedelix syrup can be used in children from birth, and drops are prescribed to one-year-old children and older patients. It can be replaced by the drug Prospan, which also contains ivy extract and is available in the same liquid form.

• «Erespal». The main component of this syrup is represented by fenspiride. It is able to influence the receptors for histamine and bradykinin, thereby preventing bronchospasm and reduces the severity of inflammation. The drug can be used from the age of two and, if necessary, is replaced by analogues, which include "Erispirius", "Siresp"And" Eladon. "

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