Properties and composition of the preparation
Syrup "Алтей" especially often use forcough treatment in children. The drug promotes liquefaction and further expectoration of sputum. In addition, it envelops the patient's throat and helps to remove discomfort and discomfort.
In addition to the medicinal extract, the syrup "Altey"includes in its composition and such components as sucrose, potassium sorbate and monohydrate of citric acid. Since ancient times, people knew that the root of the presented plant is very useful and allows you to eliminate coughing both for adults and children. In addition, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. This fact is explained by the fact that the altea contains a large amount of plant natural mucus that envelops the walls of the stomach. Thus, taking a syrup "Althaeus", a person can not only eliminate the cough, but also reduce the irritation of the mucosa of the main digestive organ, regenerating its cells. One can not ignore the fact that today quite a few popular medicinal products very often include this plant in their composition.
Indications for use
A syrup based on the extract of the althea root,It is quite effective against inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by the formation of sputum. Such abnormalities include bronchitis (even obstructive), laryngitis, bronchial asthma, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis, etc. In addition, this remedy is actively used to treat gastritis, as well as ulcers of the duodenum and stomach.
"Althaeus" - cough syrup: instruction for use
If this tool was prescribed for children, thenBefore using it, a small test is recommended. So, under the supervision of an adult human child should give half a dessert spoon of syrup, and after a while to examine the skin for any rashes and itching. If the allergic reactions in the form of urticaria all the same showed up, which is unlikely, then treat the baby better by other means.
It should be specially noted that for cough orGastrointestinal diseases is very important properly matched, age-appropriate, dosage of "Althea". Syrup to give children up to a year is highly not recommended. Breasts are prone to allergic reactions of all kinds. As for children from 12 months to 6 years, at this age, pediatricians advise using the drug in question in the amount of 2-3 dessert spoons (no more) per day. For a child under 12, the dosage should be increased exactly twice. For adolescents and adults this amount remains unchanged, but the tea spoon should be replaced by a dining room.
How to drink?
This extract is rather luscious and not verypleasant to the taste. If adult people swallow it will not be very difficult, then the small children will be much more difficult to take the reception. That is why it is recommended to dissolve the syrup in warm boiled water beforehand, and then give the baby.
