"Bronchomunal" is a popular and prescribed drug. What are its features, what is the effectiveness and what analogues can be replaced. Which remedy from a huge range of medicines to choose in each case? The doctor will advise. It is important to trust specialists, but it is also nice to have general information and be sure of the correct appointment.
Composition
"Bronchomunal" is a modern and effective immunostimulating drug based on bacteria. Consists of a standardized lyophilisate of OM - 85 bacterial lysates, including bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella ozaenae, Staphylococcus aureus, Moraxella catarrhalis.
Auxiliary substances for the formation of the drug are as follows: propyl gallate, sodium glutamate, magnesium stearate, progelatinized starch, mannitol,indigotin (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin.
Pharmacological indication
"Bronchomunal" is a drug based on lifeless bacteria, which, when entering the body, provoke the production of specific immunity. The number of antibodies to fight the disease is increasing. In patients, the number of leukocytes of the myeloid and lymphoid series increases, the protective properties of the body increase.
The drug is effective:
- as a prophylactic;
- to shorten the period of illness;
- to reduce the likelihood of complications;
- to reduce antibiotic treatment.
Issue form
"Bronchomunal" is produced in the form of capsules of 3, 5 and 7 mg. The drug is not available in the form of syrup or tablets. But this does not mean that it should not be given in childhood, when babies do not yet know how to take capsules. The contents can be mixed with any liquid and given to the child, the taste of the drug is neutral, not causing negative perception.
3.5 mg capsules are intended for use by children from 6 months to 12 years of age. They have the trade name "Bronchomunal P" for children.
Destination
"Bronchomunal" adult can be given to children from 12 years of age. For younger children, a more gentle drug "Bronchomunal P" is intended.
Pediatricians prescribe this medicine to children with frequent colds - from four times a year. Treatment of bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, otitis media and other inflammationsrespiratory tract in combination with "Bronchomunal" is much faster and easier. The drug allows you to do without antibiotic therapy.
During the influenza epidemic, it is possible to use the drug as an effective immunostimulating agent to avoid infection.
"Bronchomunal P" (children's version of the drug) contains two times less incapacitated bacteria than in an adult dosage. Infants from 6 months are prescribed 1 capsule on an empty stomach for 10 days, then a break of 20 days, a second course of 10 days, so three courses. Pediatricians decide on the justification for such treatment when the body is weakened and the likelihood of recurrence is high.
Continuous intake of 30 days is prescribed in special cases, when after 10 days of the main course there is no recovery and the likelihood of complications is high.
Side effects
Negative reactions of the body are possible with individual intolerance to the components, with general weakness or during the post-vaccination period.
The following undesirable consequences of taking are likely:
- temperature increase;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea and stomach pain;
- allergic reaction.
If the side effects are not very pronounced and do not worsen after repeated use, drug withdrawal is not required. The body will adapt and negative reactions will disappear.
Contraindications
The intake of alcoholic beverages with any medication is contraindicated, includingincluding "Bronchomunal". This will cause additional harm to the body and reduce the effectiveness of the drug to zero.
Contraindicated:
- within 28 days of any vaccination;
- for gastrointestinal disorders;
- childhood up to 12 years old for the adult form, up to 6 months for the child;
- within a year of treatment;
- without a doctor's appointment.
Why can't you take the drug more than one course a year? This is due to the peculiarities of the body's immune system: with frequent additional stimulation, its own reserves are not produced and do not develop. So the immune system weakens and in the future can not cope without medical support. This is evidenced by the numerous negative reviews of mothers who gave the drug to the child often and without a doctor's prescription.
Treatment during pregnancy
Instructions for the use of "Bronchomunal" does not recommend it during pregnancy and lactation. This is due to the lack of studies on the effects of the drug during this period.
According to the doctor's prescription, it is possible to take it in the second and third trimester, if the body is unable to cope with the infection on its own. Sometimes doctors prescribe the drug to pregnant women during an influenza epidemic to prevent a possible disease. But each organism is individual, there is no guarantee that the drug will fit one hundred percent.
Reviews of "Bronchomunal" from pregnant women are only positive, they characterize the drug assafe and highly effective. The effect of the drug on the development of the fetus has not been identified, but there is definitely a benefit from taking the expectant mother during the illness. A quick recovery with no or minimal antibiotic treatment prevents complications and infections in the baby.
Use in childhood
Instructions for the use of "Bronchomunal" recommends taking the drug in the morning on an empty stomach. If the child does not know how to swallow the capsules, they can be opened and mixed with any liquid preferred by the baby.
Before starting a course of treatment, a vaccination is necessary - the introduction of a live vaccine to develop the body's immunity to specific bacteria. Only four weeks after vaccination, you can start treatment with the drug.
Complex use with other antiviral or antibacterial drugs increases the effectiveness of medicines. "Bronchomunal" for children is prescribed to continue the course of antibiotic treatment. They are replaced after the recommended intake period has passed.
Similar drugs
"Bronchomunal" is a Swiss drug produced in Slovenia. Preparations with similar active ingredients (analogues of "Bronchomunal"):
- "Broncho Vaxom" (adult and child) - French drug, characteristics and price are comparable to "Bronchomunal". The composition is identical.
- "Ribomunil" is a French drug produced in the form of granules. Contains ribosomes and cellularmembranes of viral pathogens. All characteristics are similar to those of "Bronchomunal", there are no advantages and disadvantages in comparison. The price of "Ribomunil" is lower.
- "IRS 19" - a Russian drug in the form of a spray. Allowed for children from three months, pregnant and lactating women. The price varies within the same limits as the previous analogues. It is more convenient to use a spray for the treatment of children than Bronchomunal capsules.
Analogues of "Bronchomunal", which have a similar therapeutic effect - immunomodulators:
- "Likopid" is a Russian drug whose activity is based on the presence of specific binding sites to GMPD. Recommended for use from a year. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
- "Kagocel" is a Russian drug, an inducer of interferon synthesis. Not recommended for children under three, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- "Arbidol" - a Russian antiviral drug, has a moderate immunostimulating effect. Recommended from 3 years old. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
- "Viferon" is an antiviral drug, an inducer of interferon synthesis. It is actively used in the treatment of young children, it is prescribed for premature babies to strengthen the body as soon as possible.
- "Derinat" - a drug based on sodium deoxyribonucleate, which accelerates the processes of tissue regeneration and repair, has anti-cancer, anti-allergic effects, removes toxinsfrom the body. Allowed from the first day of a child's life, during pregnancy and lactation.
- "Anaferon" is a homeopathic antiviral immunomodulator. Allowed from the first month of a child's life, from the 12th week of pregnancy, during lactation.
- "Amiksin" is an antiviral drug with immunomodulator properties. Contraindicated under 7 years of age, during pregnancy and lactation.
- "Immunal" - effective against influenza and herpes viruses, is prescribed for children from the age of seven. No danger of taking during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
- "Cycloferon" - a drug based on meglumine acridone acetate, which activates bone marrow stem cells, enhances the activity of α-interferons. Effective even at the stage of primary manifestations of HIV infections. Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, children under four years old.
- "Remantadine" is a drug based on rimantadine hydrochloride, which inhibits the early stage of specific reproduction after the virus enters the cell and before the initial transcription of RNA. Contraindicated under seven years of age, during pregnancy and lactation.
- "Decaris" - a drug based on levamisole hydrochloride, which enhances the production of antibodies to antigens, increases the function of macrophages, monocytes and neutrophils. The instructions indicate the use of age from three years, however, there are cases of prescribing the drug even to newborns.
- "Lyzobakt" is a drug based on lysozyme, which has a pronounced local antiseptic effect and a weak immunostimulating effect. Allowed for children from threeyears, pregnant and lactating women.
- "Ergoferon" is a homeopathic antiviral drug based on the action of antibodies to interferon gamma, histamine and CD4. Allowed from 6 months, during pregnancy and lactation.
- "Aflubin" is a homeopathic preparation based on gentian, aconite, bryonia dioecious, iron phosphate and lactic acid. Allowed for the treatment of children from the first month of life, but not recommended for frequent allergies in the patient. During pregnancy and lactation, it is prescribed only at the discretion of the doctor.
- "Citovir" - a drug based on ascorbic acid, alpha-glutamyl-tryptophan sodium, bendazole hydrochloride. Stimulates the production of interferon, suppresses the reaction of virus reproduction, reduces capillary permeability, reduces swelling and inflammation. Allowed from one year, with caution is prescribed to pregnant and lactating women.
- "Timogen" - a spray based on alpha-glutamyl-tryptophan sodium. Contraindicated in children under one year old, pregnant and lactating women.
Expiration date
"Bronchomunal" is stored for five years in a place protected from light and at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Store an open package for no more than three months: due to a leak, the drug is less resistant to environmental influences and loses its declared medicinal properties.
Patient testimonials
"Bronchomunal" according to patients' reviews is recommended by doctors in a wide variety of cases. The effectiveness of the drug dependsfrom each individual patient and treatment conditions.
Negative reviews are associated with taking the drug without a doctor's prescription and with non-compliance with the regimen. Any medication must be taken strictly in a course, with irregular intake, the effectiveness decreases significantly.
Reviews from pregnant women are positive and negative, this again indicates the individual characteristics of the body, on which the effectiveness of any drug depends. In this position, it is advisable to replace "Bronchomunal" for adults with a children's version.
During lactation, doctors do not prescribe Bronchomunal, but in special cases they recommend replacing one morning feeding with an adapted milk formula and taking a capsule. Mothers of six-month-old babies can drink the medicine immediately after feeding, so the dosage of the drug in milk will be significantly less by the next breastfeeding.
Reviews of "Bronchomunal" for children from mothers of babies up to a year are rare. At this age, the drug is prescribed extremely rarely, only in case of prolonged colds. The drug helps in the development of additional immunity and allows an already weakened body to resist the disease.
The absolute advantage of positive feedback about "Bronchomunal" indicates the effectiveness and safety of the drug. Existing analogues are approximately in the same price category, so the consumer can freely choose between them.
