The dosage form is a syrup that may become cloudy during storage, but this does not affect the effectiveness of the drug. The product does not have a specific smell. "Gedelix" is available in bottles of 100 ml.
Syrup should be stored at a temperature of 15 C to 25 C and above in a protected place from sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children. The shelf life is 3 years from the date of issue. Production date and batch number are indicated on the package. The shelf life of an open vial is 6 months. What analogues of "Gedelix" are cheaper and how does the syrup work? More on that below.
What is it?
"Gedelix" (cough syrup) is a slightly thick liquid, the color of which can be yellow or yellow-brown. This syrup of plant origin is an expectorant, mucolytic and antispasmodic. It is used for the systematic treatment of acute respiratory diseases, used to alleviate the symptoms of chronic bronchial pathologies. This is a drug that has been used for many years by patients.different ages. The syrup contains ivy leaf extract, which facilitates (thinns, accelerates and softens) the separation of sputum, improves breathing.
When applicable?
Indications for use:
- upper respiratory disease with sputum that is difficult to separate;
- bronchitis;
- tracheobronchitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchospasm;
- difficulty sputum separation or increased viscosity;
- cough (wet or dry).
Contraindications for use
"Gedelix" is a cough syrup that should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to ivy leaves if the metabolism in the urea cycle is disturbed. It should not be used in hereditary fructose intolerance. Also, you can not take syrup during the period of bearing a baby and during lactation. According to the instructions of "Gedelix", children under four years of age can only be used with the permission of a doctor, you should not use it yourself, as this can cause unpredictable consequences.
Composition of the drug
The composition of "Gedelix" is as follows: 100 ml of syrup contains 0.8 g of ivy leaf extracts, extractant (ethanol 50 vol.%: propylene glycol 98: 2). There is no alcohol (ethanol) in the finished product. There are substances such as half a gram of macrogol glycerylhydroxystearate, anise oil 0.015 g, hydroxyethylcellulose 0.150 g, sorbitol solution 70% non-crystallizing 50 g,propylene glycol 13.877 g, glycerin 10 g, purified water 39.968 g. This composition of "Gedelix" is safe for children.
What can happen after taking?
During treatment with Gedelix, adults may experience shortness of breath, possibly fever, purulent sputum, if there are such manifestations, you should immediately consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, it is not recommended to take it together with other cough medicines. This syrup should be used with extreme caution for people who suffer from gastritis or stomach ulcers. Also, the drug may affect the ability to drive a vehicle.
Method of application and dosage of syrup
You need to take the syrup in strict accordance with the instructions for use. According to the instructions, "Gedelix" (cough syrup) should be used undiluted, in its pure form, with a glass of water. The duration of treatment depends on the disease and its severity. A mild form of pathology is treated for at least one week. Even if the symptoms have disappeared, you still need to drink the syrup for 2 days. If a person bought the syrup himself, without a doctor's recommendation, then in order to understand whether it works or not, you need to take the medicine for no more than 2-3 days. If everything is in order, you can continue. If you have any problems or doubts, you need to contact your pharmacist or your doctor. In the package, the syrup is accompanied by a measuring spoon - 5 ml, on which there are divisions ¼, ½, ¾ (respectively, 1.25 ml, 2.5 ml and 3.75 ml).
How to take children?
"Gedelix" for children up to a year is given half a spoonful of syrup 1 time per day (2.5 ml of the drug per day). But taking this remedy is possible for babies aged 0 to 1 year only after consulting a doctor and only after the doctor prescribes this syrup. Basic dosages for children and adults:
- As recommended by a physician, children aged 2-4 years half a spoon three times a day (total 7.5 ml per day).
- Children aged 4 to 10. Half a measuring spoon of syrup four times a day (total 10 ml of the drug).
- After 10 years and adults. Use 1 scoop of 5 ml three times a day (15 ml of syrup per day).
The daily dosage of "Gedelix" is 2.5-15 ml. And a single dose is from half to a whole spoon.
Side effects
According to the instructions of "Gedelix", very rarely, but there may still be adverse reactions such as shortness of breath, swelling, redness of the skin or itching. In people who are hypersensitive, gastrointestinal upset can sometimes occur. It could be nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If there are any reactions that are not described in the instructions, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Overdose
If a person mistakenly took one or two doses more than recommended, then this will not entail any actions and effects. It can only occasionally cause nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. If this happened, then immediatelyneed to see a doctor for help. Even if a person forgets to take a dose of syrup, then the next time there is no need to take a double amount, one must continue to drink the same portion as before.
Interaction with other drugs is not known to date. If the person is taking or has taken any other medication, tell the doctor or pharmacist about it.
Herbal products are in high demand among consumers.
Analogues
A lot of analogues of "Gedelix" (cough syrup) appeared. When a doctor prescribes analogues, his choice stops at drugs that have a similar therapeutic effect. To date, there are a lot of such funds, so there is no difficulty in choosing. For example, you can use the following cough syrups:
- "Gerbion" is an expectorant for inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by impaired sputum discharge, for acute respiratory diseases, irritating cough with pharyngitis or tracheitis.
- "Prospan". Indications: acute and chronic diseases of the inflammatory pathways, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
- "Broncholex". Indications for use: inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough, symptomatic treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the bronchi.
- "Alteika". Indications for use - acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system: laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis,bronchial asthma, whooping cough.
- coltsfoot leaves. In diseases of the respiratory tract, such as laryngitis, tracheitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, bronchial asthma.
- "Muk altin". Indications for use: cough in acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, which is accompanied by the formation of a thick and viscous bronchial secretion or a violation of its expectoration.
- "Pectolvan ivy". Indications: inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough.
- "Pertussin". Indications for use: symptomatic treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough. These are bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia and whooping cough.
- Dr. Taissa's cough syrup. Indications for use: acute inflammation of the respiratory tract, in which a cough appears.
- Plantain syrup. This analogue is cheaper than "Gedelix". Indications for use in the instructions: for acute and chronic bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia and other inflammatory and colds of the respiratory tract.
- Violet grass. Indications for use: problems with the respiratory tract (bronchitis, bronchopneumonia and whooping cough).
- Grass thyme. Indications: pathologies of the respiratory tract (laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis), gastrointestinal diseases.
- "Evkabal". Indications for use: symptomatic treatment of any kind of cough. Acute and chronic laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis. Any irritation of the respiratory tract, including in smokers.
And there are still a lot of analogues that are sold in pharmacies.
Reviews on syrup "Gedelix"
Most of the reviews are positive. People like the composition, but one minus is a possible allergic reaction to the drug. In reviews of the syrup "Gedelix", people write that they like a pleasant taste, it helps adults and children, it is very effective, it does not contain alcohol and sugar, it is convenient to use: it does not need to be diluted, it perfectly removes phlegm and frees the airways, it makes breathing easier, it is also possible to give to babies, though with the permission of a doctor, but you can still take it. But before visiting a pharmacy, it is best to consult a doctor (if we are talking about the treatment of children, then this is simply necessary).
