Elixir "Codelac-Broncho", whose compositionincludes herbal extract of thyme, sodium glycyrrhizinate, ambroxol, refers to a combination of agents for the treatment of respiratory diseases. This same pharmacological group includes such drugs as "Broncholitin-Salvia", "Bronchocin", "Cophanol" and others.
Characterizing the medication "Kodelak-Broncho", the instruction for use also indicates its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ambroxol contained in the medicine rendersexpectorant, secretolitic, secretory-motor action, increasing the production of surface-active component (surfactant), normalizes the ratio of mucous substance and serous component sputum. Sputum is removed by reducing its viscosity.
Sodium glycyrrhizinate is a derivative ofglycyrrhizic acid. This component has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Along with this, sodium glycyrrhizinate also has a cytoprotective effect, which is associated with membrane stabilizing and antioxidant activity.
Extract of herb thyme has disinfectant and antispastic properties.
The drug, according to numerous reviews, quite effectively copes with the difficulty of sputum discharge, thus facilitating coughing.
The drug "Kodelak-Broncho" is prescribed for bronchiectasis, pneumonia, chronic and acute bronchitis.
Contraindications for hypersensitivity children up to two years. Do not recommend the medication "Codelac-Broncho" instructions for use in pregnancy and lactation.
Caution should be exercised in patients with ulcers in the stomach or duodenum, kidney and liver failure, bronchial asthma.
Take the medication "Codelac-Broncho" instructions for use recommends eating with water in small amounts.
Patients over the age of twelve are shown ten milliliters four times a day.
To a child from 6-12 years - 3 times a day for 5 ml, from 2 to 6 - 3 times a day for 2.5 ml.
Duration of admission - no more than five days. If it is necessary to take longer-term therapy, you should consult a specialist.
To adverse manifestations when usedmedications "Kodelak-Broncho" instructions for use refers to vomiting, nausea, dysuria, exanthema, constipation. Also, taking the drug may provoke in some cases the dryness of the mucosa of the respiratory tract and the oral cavity, diarrhea, headache, weakness, allergic reactions. As the clinical observations show, numerous testimonies are confirmed, the medication "Kodelak-Broncho" is transferred well enough. Occurring in rare cases, adverse reactions are usually short-lived. However, while maintaining or strengthening the negative manifestations, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
When an overdose is observed dyspepsia, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea. In the first two hours after applying an increased dose of the drug, gastric lavage is necessary.
The drug "Kodelak-Broncho" (syrup) is not recommended for use with antitussive medications. This leads to difficulty in spitting.
The remedy "Codelac-Broncho" is allowed to use (with caution) people with diabetes mellitus.
In addition to elixir, the drug is available intableted form. However, the composition of tablets includes codeine, which can induce drug dependence with prolonged use. Therefore, the medication "Kodelak-Broncho" (pills) can be purchased only on prescription.
Before using the drug (regardless of the dosage form), you should carefully study the annotation, consult with a specialist.
