Althea syrup for children: instructions for use

Every mother faces a cough in a child, so the question of choosing an effective and safe remedy that can help get rid of this unpleasant symptom is very relevant for parents. One of these drugs is called Althea Syrup. But is it possible to treat with such a remedy for young children and how to take this syrup correctly in childhood?

The drug is produced in the form of a yellowish-brown transparent syrup, which has a thick consistency, sweet taste and a peculiar aroma. So that the liquid does not lose its properties, it is placed in a bottle made of dark glass. One pack of Althea Syrup weighs 125 grams.

The main component of the drug is the extract obtained from the roots of Althea. The healing properties of this part of the plant are much higher than those of its leaves and flowers. 100 grams of syrup contains 2 grams of active substance, that is, the drug is a 2% solution.

The liquid extract is combined with sugar syrup from water and sucrose, resulting in a tasty herbal medicine. The sugar in it acts as a harmless preservative, but the manufacturer can also add other substances for long-term storage of the agent — sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate.

Althea root stimulates the formation of mucus in the respiratory tract, and also improves the motor function of the respiratory tract, so the syrup from it is referred to as expectorant. In such a medicine, the following action is noted:

• The tool envelops the mucous membrane and is permanently located on its surface, so thatProtects against irritation. This action provides a large amount of plant mucus in the root of Althea.
• The drug softens the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and helps cough up sputum. UhThis causes the usefulness of Althea Syrup and dry cough, and when the cough has already become productive, but the sputum is too viscous.
• Syrup reduces the severity of inflammation and stimulates regeneration processes in damaged tissues.

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The beneficial properties of the plant provide not only mucus, but also other compounds, among which are pectin, starch, oils, trace elements, vitamins and other substances. While taking Althea Syrup, they help eliminate malaise and nervousness, and also have a positive effect on sleep and appetite of the sick baby.

Althea syrup is most often prescribed for children with respiratory system diseases.whose symptom is coughing. The drug is indicated for an exhausting dry cough, and for a wet one, when the sputum is removed with difficulty. This drug can be given with:

• Tracheitis
• Tracheobronchitis.
• Bronchitis

Also Altea Syrup helps children recover from gastritis, ulcerative lesions of the digestive system, enteritis and some other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

The use of Althea Syrup is possible from birth, However, due to the high risk of an allergic reaction to such a drug at an early age, when the baby’s digestive and immune systems are not working well enough, syrup based on the Althea root extract is not recommended before the age of one.

For this reason, an infant at the age of 4 months or six months should not be given Altea Syrup without consulting a doctor. With indications for its use, the pediatrician may prescribe Althea Syrup to a baby up to a year old, reducing its single dosage. If the child is already 1 year old, 2 years or more, this drug can safely be used by parents to treat cough.

Althea root is a natural product, therefore there are very few reasons to refuse its use. Althea syrup should not be given to children only if there is hypersensitivity to this drug. In addition, due to the presence of simple carbohydrates in the preparation, its use in patients with diabetes mellitus is limited.

Children's body can respond to Althea Syrup allergies. And therefore, if the baby has a tendency to allergic reactions, before starting to use the syrup, it is worth giving a crumb to his small amount in order to assess the tolerability. If rash, itching and other symptoms of allergy from the use of Altea syrup should be abandoned.

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Syrup give the child to drink after meals in a single dose:

• At the age of 12 - a teaspoon of syrup, which is advised to be diluted in a quarter glass of water at room temperature.
• Children who have already turned 12 years old - a tablespoon of the drug, diluted in half a glass of water.

For children under 6 years of age, the dosage may be reduced. for example, many pediatricians prescribe half a teaspoon of Althea syrup for a child at the age of 3 years at one time.

If desired, the medicine can be drunk before eating, because Althea has no irritating effect on the stomach walls, but on the contrary, this remedy has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Dilution of the syrup is also not a requirement. Some children and mothers like it undiluted.

Drinking too much syrup can cause vomiting or severe nausea. In such a situation, it is advised to wash the baby's stomach, and then give some drug from the group of sorbents.

For co-administration of other medicines and syrup, instructions for using this medication warns that Althea syrup should not be combined with antitussive medications, for example, codeine-based. Such means will suppress the cough reflex, which complicates the secretion of sputum and may worsen the child's condition.

You can buy Althea Syrup in any pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. The tool is produced by several pharmaceutical companies, and the price of this medicine is from 30 rubles.

Althea syrup should be kept away from the direct rays of the sun. In addition, there should not be free access for children to the medicine. The optimal temperature conditions for the storage of this tool is from + 15 ° С to + 25 ° С. It is necessary to use syrup before the expiration of its shelf life, which is 18 months from the date of production.

The mothers who gave Althea Syrup to their babies for coughing, in most cases, were satisfied with this medicine. Their reviews include such positive characteristics of the drug as naturalness, pleasant taste, low price and quick effect.

Among the shortcomings noted excessive sweetness of the drug. In addition, in some babies, Althea Syrup caused allergies. However, most young patients tolerate this medicine well. Sweet taste does not cause protest in children, and many babies drink such syrup with pleasure.

Altea syrup can be replaced with drugs that have a similar therapeutic effect. The most popular analogues can be called:

• Prospan or Gedelix. Such syrups, which are also made from plant materials (ivy extract), are allowed from birth.
• Linkus. This multicomponent herbal medicine can be applied from 6 months of age. The drug effectively dilutes sputum and reduces inflammation.
• Dr. Theiss. Syrup with this name includes extract plantain - herbal ingredient with a good expectorant effect. The drug is assigned to children older than a year.
• Bronhikum With. The expectorant effect of this medicine is due to thyme oil. The tool is used when coughing in children older than two years.
• Herbion. Such syrups are made from plantain, primrose or ivy. They are popular in treating young children.
• Licorice Syrup. This is another popular herbal remedy for cough, which is permissible to give babies the first year of life.
• Tussamag. The basis of this syrup, prescribed to children older than a year, is thyme extract, so it can be a good substitute for Althea Syrup.
• Bronchipret. This syrup, approved from the age of three months, contains ivy and thyme.