We all know the drug "Pertussin" from childhood.Instructions for use recommend the use of it as an effective expectorant. In its focus, the tool "Pertussin" refers to the drugs of sedation. It has, above all, an expectorant effect, contributing to an increase in the amount of secretion in the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, dilution of sputum and successful evacuation of it from the body.
Despite the vegetable origin of the components that make up the drug "Pertussin", the composition of this medicine is quite complex, including several active components:
• potassium bromide - helps to reduce the excitability of our nervous system;
• Thyme - is an effective expectorant and analgesic;
• Thyme - rich in essential oils, shows a fungicidal and antimicrobial effect.
Medicinal properties of herb thyme is goodstudied: it is an antiseptic, with a powerful bactericidal, antihypertensive, diaphoretic property. Also, thyme has a pronounced wound healing, analgesic, sedative and anticonvulsant action. Very often used in the treatment of neuritis and neuralgia of all kinds, as well as with diseases of the genitourinary system and the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the content of essential oils, doctors recommend thyme, as well as preparations from it for the treatment of colds and complications in diseases of the respiratory system.
A variety of drugs and fees with thyme andthyme quite successfully used by official medicine. How can we explain such a wide range of applications? First of all, this is due to the fact that the herb of thyme and thyme, in addition to essential oil, contains a range of nutrients such as gum, bitter, tannins, flavonoids, resins, as well as thymic, oleonol, triterpene, quinine, caffeic acid, vitamins and trace elements.
Thus, it can be stated that thyme -this is a very important and useful component of the drug "Pertussin". Instructions for use of this drug indicates that the syrup is a reliable tool in the treatment:
Bronchitis and tracheitis;
• any inflammation of the airways and pneumonia;
• ARI and pertussis.
If your child has symptoms of anyof these diseases, pay attention to the drug "Pertussin". The instructions for use contain the most detailed information on how to apply this tool to different age groups of patients. Despite the fact that the "Pertussin" lecarto is a herbal preparation and is dispensed without a prescription, this is not the reason for taking it yourself. Do not interfere before applying to consult your doctor.
The drug "Pertussin": contraindications
Note that any medicine, likethe rule has a number of contraindications and can have any side effects. Especially in cases of long reception. Experience shows that development is possible: gastroenterocolitis, allergic reactions, bradycardia, nausea and general weakness. Pregnant and lactating mothers are not recommended to use the medicine "Pertussin". The instructions for use strongly do not recommend the use of it simultaneously with drugs such as Libexin, Terpinkod, Kodelak, Stoptussin, Sinekod, which block the cough reflex. In the case of using these drugs at the same time as the "Pertussin" device, there is a risk of sputum stagnation in the trachea, which will cause a complication of inflammation.
Producers produce the drug in the form of a syrup,pour it into glass bottles. The medicine is administered inside. For adults - 20 ml, 3 times a day, and for children - depending on the age - from 5 ml, 3 times a day.
The drug "Pertussin" is an old kind friend of ours.Who was not treated as a child? Feedback on the use of this tool is usually positive, and this indicates its reliability and effectiveness.
