Cough is a normal reaction of the body toaccumulated mucus, foreign bodies, smoke and other irritants of the respiratory mucosa. It can be different, so it should be treated only with drugs that eliminate a specific cause. The drug "Sinekod", for example, refers to antitussive drugs that affect the central nervous system. Its pharmacological action is to block the cough center in the medulla. However, blocking does not entail dysfunction of respiration, therefore the agent is actively used even during simple operations. In addition, "Sinekod" has expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects, and also slightly expands the lumen of the bronchi.
What is Sinekod?
Pharmacological name of the drugbutamirate. This substance has the ability to eliminate even persistent dry cough. On the basis of butamirata a number of drugs are produced, which are indicated in the respective lists. They can also be called analogues "Sinekod". Instructions for use are usually drawn up indicating the true name of the active substance. "Sinekod" produced in drops, syrup, pills and tablets.
When and how to take "Sinekod"?
Doctors prescribe antitussivepatients with persistent dry cough. The drug "Sinekod" can also be used in the detection of whooping cough, accompanied by barking exhausting cough. It is also used when performing operations in the bronchi and upper respiratory tract to relieve a reflex reaction. The dosage of the antitussive drug is determined by the doctor who recommended using Sinekod. Instructions for use, as a rule, also contains information about dosages and methods of administration.
Some annotations indicate the possibilitydrug treatment in the form of drops of children from two months. However, most instructions recommend starting with the age of six months. Pediatricians prescribe it to babies whose weight has reached eight kg, so before taking “Sinekod”, you should weigh the child.
For patients under one year, the dosage is set at 10 drops up to 4 times a day, up to three years 15 drops, over 3 drops 25 drops each.
Kids from three years old can use synec syrup. Instructions for use indicates the following dosages:
- from 15 kg to 22 kg the dosage is 2 scoops (5 ml) three times per day;
- from 22 kg to 30 kg in a tablespoon (10 ml) three times a day;
- from 40 kg a tablespoon four times a day;
- adult patients give syrup 2 tablespoons three times a day.
Pills may be prescribed for adult patients. Dragee and tablets "Sinekod" instructions for use recommends to use:
- from 6 to 12 years old, 1 tablet twice a day;
- from the age of 12 1 tablet three times a day;
- adult patients, 2 tablets, twice, and in severe cases, three times in one day.
Несмотря на высокую популярность среди пациентов, "Sinekod" should be taken only for special purposes. It is strictly forbidden to exceed the dosage set by the doctor. Overdose is dangerous and manifests as diarrhea, nausea, and in some cases, vomiting, loss of balance, dizziness, and allergic reactions.
Side effects with due careapplications are not observed. However, in rare cases, dizziness, itching and other symptoms of overdose may occur. Independent decision on admission is dangerous, since Sinekod has a number of contraindications. It should not be prescribed to pregnant women in the early stages, too small and premature babies, as well as if the patient has pulmonary hemorrhage. Be wary appoint the drug during lactation.
