Syrup "Bronkhobos" for children: instructions for use

In the treatment of cough in children, syrups can be called the most popular medicines. One of them is Bronkhobos. At what age can babies be treated with this syrup and at what dose?

Bronhobos syrup is presented in two dosages - 2.5% and 5%. It is a clear pink liquid that smells like raspberries. This syrup is slightly viscous and sweet to the taste. Sometimes its color is darker, down to a red tint. It is sold in 200 ml brown glass bottles equipped with child protection.

The main ingredient in Bronhobos syrup is carbocysteine. Its 5 ml of the drug 2.5% contains 125 mg, and 5 ml of the syrup with a concentration of 5% - 250 mg. 96% alcohol (125 mg in 5 ml), purified water and glycerol act as auxiliary substances of such a preparation.

Carbocysteine ​​in the composition of the Bronhobos has a mucolytic action. It activates the work of goblet cells in the mucous membrane of the bronchial tree, affecting the production of enzymes by these cells. As a result of this influence, the characteristics of the bronchial secretions are normalized, and the mucus becomes less viscous. In addition, Bronchobos positively affects the state of the structure of the mucous membrane and the function of the epithelium (ciliated cells). The positive effect of the drug on the secretion of immunoglobulin A in mucus is also noted.

Bronchobos is prescribed for acute or chronic bronchopulmonary pathologies in which the production and evacuation of mucus is impaired, for example, for tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchiectasis or bronchial asthma. Also, the tool is recommended for rhinitis, sinusitis or otitis media. The drug is also in demand when preparing the patient for such manipulations on the lungs as bronchography or bronchoscopy.

Syrup with a dosage of the active compound of 2.5% is prescribed to children older than three years. As for the more concentrated drug (with 5% carbocysteine ​​content) and the capsule form, the instructions for use prohibit giving such options for up to 15 years.

Bronhobos should not be used to treat children if:

• The child has hypersensitivity to any component of the syrup.
• The baby has peptic ulcer disease.
• An exacerbation of chronic glomerulonephritis was diagnosed in a small patient.
• The child has developed cystitis.
• The baby has liver disease.
• The child has injured the brain, it has epilepsy or other brain pathologies.

The use of syrup Bronkhobos can provoke:

• Nausea
• Pain in the stomach.
• Diarrhea.
• Allergic reaction in the form of itching, swelling or urticaria.
• Vomiting.
• Feeling of weakness and malaise.
• Dizziness.

Syrup is metered with a 5 ml measuring spoon attached to the bottle, which has a mark of 2.5 ml. The drug is prescribed in the following dose:

• Children 3-6 years of age should take 2.5% medication from 2 to 4 times a day in 1 scoop.
• A child aged 6-15 years old syrup with a concentration of 2.5% give 1 scoop three times a day. Often, a single dosage is increased to 10 ml (two measuring spoons).
• Children over 15 years old give 5% syrup three times a day in the amount of three measuring spoons (15 ml per reception). Also at age 15 and older Bronhobos can take 2 capsules. In this dose, the drug is drunk three times a day to obtain a therapeutic effect, and then transferred to a double intake.

When the syrup is exceeded, the children's body “responds” with nausea, loose stools and abdominal pain. With such symptoms, the drug is immediately canceled and see a doctor.

• Bronchobos syrup treatment will enhance the therapeutic effect of antibiotics and glucocorticoids.
• This drug also increases the effect of the use of theophylline.
• If you prescribe atropine-like medicines or cough suppressants to your child, this will decrease the activity of carbocysteine.
• Due to the presence of ethanol in the composition of the syrup is not advised to combine with the treatment of cephalosporins, antidiabetic sulfamide funds, metronidazole, chloramphenicol and some other medicines indicated in the instructions.

To purchase Bronhobos syrup at a pharmacy, you are not required to show a prescription from a doctor. The average price of one bottle of the drug is 300-360 rubles.

The storage temperature of the syrup should not be below zero or above +30 degrees. It is important to ensure that the drug is not accessible to children. Syrup shelf life - 3 years.

On the use of syrup Bronkhobos in the treatment of children are mostly good reviews. Most mothers confirm that the tool dilutes sputum well and helps in the fight against cough. Many kids like the taste of the medicine, and side effects are rare.

Instead of syrup Bronkhobos you can use other drugs based on carbocysteine. The most popular of them is Fluditecwhich is also produced in the form of syrup. For children intended drug with a dosage of 20 mg carbocysteine ​​per 1 ml of the product. It is used from 2 years of age.

Another drug containing carbocysteine ​​is syrup Libexin Muko. It is also available for children over 2 years old with a content of 20 mg of active compound per 1 ml of the drug.

Other drugs with a mucolytic effect, such as Althea Syrup, Ascoril, ACC, Ambroxol, Bronchus, Mukobene, Lasolvan and many others. Since such preparations have a different composition and a different form of release, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician about the possible replacement of the Bronchobos by any of them.

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