"Sinupret" is a drug that belongs to the group of expectorants. High efficiency, several dosage forms and a small number of contraindications have made the drug in demand in medicine. You can buy it at a pharmacy without a prescription, but before using it, you need to carefully study the information contained in the instructions: indications and contraindications, dosage, Sinupret dosage regimen and method of application.
Composition and packaging
The medicine comes in the form of tablets, drops and syrup (for children).
One of the dosage forms of the drug are oral drops. The medicine is presented as a clear liquid of yellow or light brown color. The drops have a pleasant smell, even children take them without any problems.
Packed in 100ml dark glass bottles with dosing device.
Aqueous-alcoholic extract contains a mixture of the following plants:
- primrose flowers;
- gentian root;
- elder flowers;
- sorrel;
- verbena.
As additional components are present:
- purified water in small quantities;
- ethanol.
The second dosage form of "Sinupret" is an extract in the form of a dragee. Rounded, slightly flattened, green coated tablets are packaged in blisters of 25 pieces. Container - cardboard pack.
The active composition is represented by a mixture of powders of several plants:
- primrose flowers;
- gentian root;
- sorrel;
- verbena;
- flowers of elderberry.
Auxiliary components of the composition:
- colloidal silicon dioxide;
- potato starch;
- lactose monohydrate;
- purified water;
- stearic acid;
- sorbitol;
- gelatin.
Syrup is a dosage form adapted for children. 100 ml of syrup contains 10 ml of hydroalcoholic extract of medicinal herbs, as well as:
- liquid m altitol;
- ethyl alcohol 8%;
- purified water;
- cherry flavor.
Pharmacology
"Sinupret" is a drug based on natural plant ingredients. The therapeutic effect is achieved through biologically activeelements that are present in the composition.
If the correct method of using Sinupret is followed, when the drug enters the body, the following effects are achieved:
- anti-inflammatory;
- secretomotor;
- secretolytic.
Due to the mild effect, the natural defenses of the body increase, swelling of the nasal mucosa is eliminated. Exudate is drained from the upper respiratory tract and paranasal sinuses.
When the medicine is prescribed
According to the instructions for use, "Sinupret" (tablets, drops and syrup) is prescribed for such diagnoses:
- sinusitis (acute and chronic);
- tracheobronchitis;
- diseases of the respiratory tract of an infectious nature (as part of complex therapy).
Dosage and method of administration
The dosage should be prescribed by the attending physician, taking into account the age of the patient and the clinical picture. The following are the standard for the drug "Sinupret" method of administration and dose. This information should be used for informational purposes only.
Adults and adolescents over 16 years of age should take 2 tablets or 50 drops (or 7 ml of syrup) 3 times a day. Thus, the daily dose can reach 150 drops, 21 ml or 6 tablets.
Children,those who have reached the age of 6-16 years are often prescribed a single dose in the amount of 1 tablet (equivalent to 25 drops or 3.5 ml of syrup). This amount of medicine should be taken 3 times a day.
For children 2-6 years old, a single dose should not exceed 15 drops or 2.1 ml of syrup. Reception frequency - 3 times a day.
If you follow this method of application, "Sinupret" in tablets and drops should be taken for 7-14 days. During this period, the symptoms of the disease are stopped. If after a 2-week course the clinical picture persists, you need to consult a doctor for a treatment correction.
Drops for oral administration are diluted with a small amount of water before taking, and then drunk. The use of the drug does not depend on the time of eating.
The method of using Sinupret dragees is also indicated in the instructions. The tablets are swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of liquid. Dragees are not recommended to be chewed or crushed to add to drinks or food.
Side effects
Most patients who take this drug in drops or dragee do not experience side effects. Meanwhile, when prescribing a medicine, the doctor should warn about possible negative manifestations. Among them:
- stomach pain;
- nausea;
- with intolerance to one of the components of the composition, an allergic reaction may develop (redness, rash, itching, shortness of breath, and in severe casesangioedema).
If such manifestations were noticed, the medicine should not be taken. In this case, you need to see a doctor to change the medication.
List of contraindications
There are a number of contraindications:
- individual hypersensitivity to lactose (for dragees);
- children's age 0-2 years (for taking pills);
- individual intolerance to some components of the composition;
- alcoholism (for drops).
Also, drops should not be given to people who have been treated for chronic alcoholism.
With caution
In addition to complete contraindications, there are partial contraindications. This means that in case of urgent need, the doctor may prescribe Inupret tablets or drops. The route of administration and dosage in each of these cases may be adjusted.
So, increased monitoring is required for patients with:
- severe liver disease;
- brain pathologies;
- consequences of injuries resulting in damage to the brain;
- epilepsy.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy, the drug should be taken with caution and only under medical supervision. Most often, women during this period are prescribed pills. Drops are prescribed only if the tablets are not suitable for one reason or another. As for the method of using Sinupret during this period, the dosage maystay standard.
During the period of breastfeeding, the drug should be discarded, since there is no data in medicine on the effect of active components on the child's body.
Overdose
Drug overdose is rare. This is due to the convenience of dosing and the natural origin of the active ingredients. If the patient violates the recommended regimen and method of use for a long time, "Sinupret" (drops or dragees - it doesn't matter) can provoke the same symptoms that are observed with drug intolerance (side effects). To stabilize the condition, the drug is canceled and symptomatic therapy is carried out.
Special Instructions
Manufacturers note some features in the application.
- Oral solution contains 16.0-19.0% ethanol.
- Shake the bottle vigorously before each drop.
- Small sediment or cloudiness may appear on standing in the solution for a long time. After shaking, they disappear.
- When using drops, keep the bottle upright.
- 1 dragee contains 0.03 XE digestible carbohydrates. This information is important for diabetic patients.
Impact on driving
The drug has no effect on the reaction rate of the driver and his psychomotor function. For this reason, you can safely drive and manage complex mechanisms. There are no restrictions on potentially dangerous sports either.
Interaction with other drugs
The active components of the composition enhance the therapeutic effect of antibacterial agents. That is why doctors often recommend the following method of application: "Sinupret" is taken in combination with an antibiotic. In this case, sputum discharge is accompanied by the elimination of pathological microorganisms and relief of the condition occurs sooner.
Terms and conditions of storage
"Sinupret" should be stored in a dark place. The temperature should not be higher than +25 degrees. Under such conditions, the drug is stored for 3 years. An open bottle with drops is stored for no more than 6 months. After this time, the medicine is contraindicated. Otherwise, a negative effect on the body is possible.
Medicine analogues
Today, "Sinupret" has an original composition and does not have generics (drugs with an identical active substance). At the same time, you can name many drugs with a similar principle of action.
“Sinuforte”. The composition is based on natural ingredients and gives a high therapeutic effect in various forms of sinusitis.
“Fluditec”. True, the scope of "Flyuditek" is much wider. It is prescribed for laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, otitis media.
“Gelomitrol”. A plant-based medicine can have an antimicrobial, expectorant effect. Due to these properties, it is prescribed for all forms of sinusitis andbronchitis.
"Snoop". The action of this drug is to relieve swelling of the mucosa, constrict blood vessels and facilitate breathing. Effective for sinusitis.
