For the treatment of cough, especially at the initial stage,herbal preparations are often used. They help to cope with the symptoms of respiratory diseases and speed up the healing process without adverse effects on the body. One of the time-tested drugs is Alteyka. Tablets instruction recommends using in various pathologies, accompanied by coughing. Let us consider the composition, recommendations for use and reviews of the drug.
general description
Cough usually occurs in the most inappropriate.moment and can significantly degrade the quality of life. Symptom talks about the development of the inflammatory process in the respiratory tract. To relieve the condition, it is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible. However, first of all, you should contact a specialist who will diagnose. When dry and wet cough, you can use the plant-based "Alteyka" (tablets).
Инструкция по применению говорит о том, что The drug is quite effective and has a diverse effect on the pathological symptom. The drug is prescribed to both adults and children to reduce the number of coughing episodes and reduce their intensity. In addition, the tablets are able to thin the sputum and facilitate its removal from the respiratory tract.
Cough medicine is produced by Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies. The cost of packaging (20 tablets) ranges from 65-80 rubles.
Composition
The main active ingredient of the drug -root of marshmallow. One tablet contains 100 mg of this component. The therapeutic effect is due to the unique composition of the medicinal plant. At the root of Althea contains various mucous substances, starch, lecithin, tannins, pectins, vitamin C, asparagine, essential oils.
Silicon dioxide, sucrose, aspartame, stearatecalcium, tartaric acid, magnesium carbonate, povidone, orange flavor - excipients that are in the composition of the drug "Alteyka". Tablets instruction recommends chewing.
Mechanism of action
Herbal remedy refers to drugsexerting expectorant action. Also, the tablets have moderate antitussive properties. The active substance quickly normalizes the viscosity of the bronchopulmonary secretion, diluting it and speeding up the process of moving along the respiratory tract.
Root Althea Root - NaturalExpectorate. Once in the body, the substance stimulates the glands, localized in the submucosa of the walls of the bronchi. Due to this, the amount of produced sputum increases. The herbal remedy can have an enveloping effect, which protects the mucous membranes from the negative influence of external factors (cold air, coarse food) and reduces the painful sensations caused by coughing attacks.
When should I use Alteyka?
The cough pill instruction recommends prescribing to patients suffering from the following ailments:
- bronchitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- whooping cough;
- laryngitis;
- tracheitis;
- bronchiectasis;
- pneumonia.
Cough medicine based on root medicinalAlthea is used to treat diseases of the respiratory tract in an acute and chronic form. It should be borne in mind that herbal remedies cannot replace antibacterial therapy at all. Therefore, if there are indications for the use of drugs that inhibit the development and vital activity of pathogenic bacteria, Alteyka is used only as part of a comprehensive treatment.
Alteyka (tablets) for children
The instruction warns you to assign childrenthe drug in the form of tablets is possible only if the child is 3 years old. For smaller patients, the manufacturer produces a similar tool in the form of syrup.
"Alteyka" can be used as monotherapy,and as part of a comprehensive treatment to enhance the therapeutic effect of other medicines. A more pronounced therapeutic effect of the tool has a productive cough. Dose (single) for kids over 3 years old - one tablet. It is necessary to chew and drink it with water.
The frequency of use of the drug is determinedby the attending physician. The duration of the drug exposure will depend on the severity of the condition of the small patient. The manufacturer recommends taking a cough remedy for at least 7 days.
Adult Dosage
Patients over 12 years old and adults should alsoto adhere to the recommendations specified in the annotations and not to exceed the dosage of the drug "Alteyka". Tablets instruction allows you to take one no more than 4 times a day. Medication should be continued for 7-14 days.
Application features
In some cases, patients haveallergic skin reactions in the form of urticaria, itching. This indicates an increased sensitivity to the components of the herbal medicine "Alteyka" (tablets).
Инструкция советует с осторожностью принимать remedy for patients suffering from diabetes. In the absence of positive dynamics, you should contact a specialist to select a more powerful drug.
