Bronhorus syrup for children: instructions for use

Ambroxol Can be called one of the most popular cough medicine for children. One of the ambroxol preparations of domestic production is Bronhorus. Especially for the treatment of children, this medicine is produced in the form of a pleasant-tasting syrup. At what age is it permissible to give it to children, how to dose correctly and what other drugs can be replaced?

Bronhorus syrup is a clear liquid with a raspberry flavor, which happens both colorless, and with not expressed yellow shade. This form of the drug is sold in bottles of 100 ml, which can be attached to a 5 ml dosing spoon. Bronchorus is also produced in tablet form. These white tablets are sold in packs of 20 or 50 pieces.

The main component in the Bronhorus syrup is Ambroxol, represented by the compound Ambroxol hydrochloride. This substance in 1 ml of the drug contains 3 mg (in a teaspoon - 15 mg). In addition, purified water, propyl and methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylene glycol and sorbitol were added to the medicine. The sweetness and smell of Bronhorus provide raspberry flavor and sodium saccharinate.

The drug belongs to expectorant mucolytic agents. The active substance of this syrup activates the movement of the cilia of the epithelial cells that make up the bronchial mucosa. Also, under the influence of Bronhorus, serous glandular cells of the respiratory tract begin to produce mucus more actively. The result will be a normalization of sputum viscosity and an improvement in its coughing. In addition, the drug activates the formation of surfactant.

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Bronchus may be prescribed for:

• Bronchitis.
• Pneumonia.
• Bronchiectasis in the lungs.
• Difficulties sputum asthma.
• Chronic pulmonary pathologies with obstruction.

Reception of such means is justified at occurrence of cough with too viscous phlegm.

Instructions for use of the medicine Bronhorus in the form of a syrup does not recommend this medicine for children under 2 years of age if the therapy is carried out without the supervision of a physician. For the treatment of children under one year of age, such a drug is permissible only for good reasons and after a medical examination. In children over 2 years old, the medicine can be used without consulting a specialist, but not longer than 4-5 days. If the child is already 12 years old, instead of syrup, you can give Bronchus tablets.

You can learn about the peculiarities of mucolytic treatment of cough in a child in the video below:

Bronchorus should not be taken if you are intolerant of any of the ingredients of such a syrup. Since the product contains sorbitol, this medicine is also not available for fructose intolerance. Very carefully this medication is prescribed for kidney problems, liver pathologies and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Occasionally, the children's body reacts to the Bronhorus syrup treatment with such negative symptoms:

• Diarrhea (it is associated with the presence of sorbitol in the composition of the drug).
• Sensation of dry mouth.
• Nasal discharge.
• Weakness.
• Skin rash.
• Headaches.
• Hives.

If you give such a drug for a long time in a large dose, it leads to nausea and gastralgia. Occasionally, the drug causes allergic dermatitis or anaphylactic shock.

• Drink medicine after meals or with meals, drinking syrup about 100 ml of water, juice or tea.
• A child younger than two years old is given the drug only after consultation with the pediatrician in a single dose of 2.5 ml twice a day.
• For children 2-5 years old, a single dosage remains the same (half a spoon or 2.5 ml), but you need to take the drug three times.
• The dose of syrup Bronhorus per reception in children 5-12 years old is increased to 5 ml. You can prescribe the drug and twice, and three times a day (the doctor must calculate more accurately).
• If the child is 12 years old, Bronhorus syrup treatment begins with a threefold intake of 10 ml of medicine. After 2-3 days, having noticed a good therapeutic effect, they switch to a double application of 10 ml or 3-fold intake of 5 ml. If the effectiveness of the drug is low, the dosage and frequency of administration do not change.

Exceeding the recommended dose of Bronhorus leads to dyspeptic manifestations, for example, an attack of vomiting, severe nausea or stool liquefaction. For treatment using gastric lavage (if an overdose is detected immediately) and give the child fatty foods.

• Bronchosis should not be prescribed in combination with any antitussive drugs that suppress the cough reflex, as this can worsen sputum discharge.
• With the combination of Bronhorus with Erythromycin, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline or Cefuroxime such antibiotics will better penetrate the bronchial mucus.

Purchase Bronhorus syrup does not require a prescription from the doctor. The average price of one bottle of such medicine is 45 rubles.

To the syrup has not lost its properties, it is stored in a place sheltered from sunlight and moisture for the entire shelf life of 3 years. The optimum storage temperature is the range from + 15 ° C to + 25 ° C. In addition, it is important to prevent the possibility for a small child to get syrup and accidentally drink it.

Mothers who used Bronhorus in syrup in their children with a dry cough with a very viscous sputum, note that the tool quickly made the cough more productive, which contributed to recovery. Most children like the taste of the medicine and do not cause a protest, and the side effects, judging by the reviews, are very rare.

Other medicines based on ambroxol can be used as a replacement for Bronhorus syrup. These drugs include:

• Syrup, tablets, solution and capsules Ambrobene.
• Syrup, lozenges, tablets and solution Lasolvan.
• Solution, syrup and tablets Ambroxol.
• Capsules, tablets, syrup and solution Ambrohexal.
• Solution and tablets Flamed.
• Syrup and tablets Halixol.
• Medox syrup and tablets.
• Ambrosan solution and tablets.

In addition, a doctor with a cough can prescribe a drug with a similar therapeutic effect, for example, Mukaltin, Dry cough syrup, Altea syrup, Prospan, ACC 200, Bromhexine or Herbion.