Licorice syrup, 100g

Licorice syrup, 100g; 'Used in adults and children as an expectorant for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by cough, mainly in the presence of poorly separated, thick and viscous secretion (especially in children and the elderly)

Method of administration and dosage

Inside adults 1 teaspoon, previously diluted in% glass of water, 3 times a day;

Children under 2 years old - 1-2 drops (previously diluted in 1 teaspoon of water) 3 times a day;

Children from 2 to 6 years old - 2-10 drops (previously diluted in 1 teaspoon of water) Zraza per day;

Children from 6 to 12 years old - 50 drops (previously diluted in 1 teaspoon of water) 3 times a day;

Children over 12 years old -% of a teaspoon (previously diluted in 1 teaspoon of water) 3 times a day.

The course of treatment is 7-10 days. The feasibility of a repeated course of treatment is determined by the doctor.

In the presence of poorly separated sputum and to facilitate expectoration, a generous warm drink is recommended.

Composition per 100 g:

Active ingredient:

Licorice extract thick - 4 g (with a glycyrrhizic acid content of at least 14%)

Excipients:

Sucrose (white sugar) - 55 g

Purified water - 31 g

Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) 90% - 10 g

• Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug,

• pregnancy,

• lactation period,

• bronchial asthma,

• gastritis,

• peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum during an exacerbation.

  With care: patients with diabetes mellitus (due to the high sugar content in the preparation); in children due to the presence of ethyl alcohol in its composition.

Pharmacodynamics

The drug has an expectorant effect, due primarily to the presence of glycyrrhizin, which enhances the secretory function of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible; in some cases, dyspeptic symptoms (diarrhea) may occur. With prolonged use in excess of the indicated dosages, hypokalemia, increased blood pressure, the appearance of peripheral edema due to impaired water-salt metabolism are possible

Special conditions

1 teaspoon of the drug contains 0.23 XE (bread units).

1 drop of the drug contains 0.0023 XE (bread units).

The effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms:

While taking the drug, you must refrain from driving vehicles and engaging in potentially hazardous activities, since 1 teaspoon of the drug contains 0.54 ml of anhydrous ethyl alcohol; 1 drop of the drug contains 0.0054 ml of anhydrous ethyl alcohol.