Cough tablets, No. 20
Expiration Date: 05/2027
Russian Pharmacy name:
Таблетки от кашля, №20
Inside. Adults are prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day for 3-5 days. Children over 12 years old - 1/2 -1 tablet 3 times a day for 3-5 days. Duration of treatment - according to the doctor's recommendation.
1 tablet contains:
Active substances: lanceolate herb thermopsis powder - 0.0067 g, sodium bicarbonate - 0.250 g;
Excipients: potato starch, talc.
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum (in the acute phase).
Pregnancy.
Lactation period.
Children's age (up to 12 years old).
Pharmacological action
Cough tablets have an expectorant effect, exerting a moderate irritating effect on the receptors of the gastric mucosa, reflexively increase the secretion of the bronchial glands. The alkaloids contained in the thermopsis herb (cytisine, methylcytisine, pachicarpin, anagirin, thermopsin, thermopsidin) have an exciting effect on the respiratory and, in high doses, on the vomiting centers. Sodium bicarbonate stimulates the secretion of bronchial glands, helps to reduce the viscosity of sputum.
Indications
As part of complex therapy: tracheitis, bronchitis.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum (in the acute phase).
Pregnancy.
Lactation period.
Children's age (up to 12 years old).
Composition
1 tablet contains:
Active substances: lanceolate herb thermopsis powder - 0.0067 g, sodium bicarbonate - 0.250 g;
Excipients: potato starch, talc.
Dosing and Administration
Inside. Adults are prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day for 3-5 days. Children over 12 years old - 1/2 -1 tablet 3 times a day for 3-5 days. Duration of treatment - according to the doctor's recommendation.
Drug interactions
Adsorbents, astringents and coating agents can reduce the absorption of alkaloids that make up the herb thermopsis in the gastrointestinal tract. Cough tablets should not be used concurrently with drugs containing codeine and other antitussive drugs, as this makes it difficult to cough up phlegm. To improve the dilution and separation of sputum, it is recommended to prescribe a plentiful warm drink.