Cough is one of the symptoms of SARS, which can persist after illness. It often begins as a harmless symptom. However, after a while, coughing can cause serious respiratory problems.
To eliminate an unpleasant symptom, many drugs have been created. Among them, it is worth highlighting the Erespal syrup for children. With what cough can it be given to a child? What side effects can cause? How to calculate the dosage? The answers to the questions posed can be found in the article below.
Composition and properties of the drug
So, let's start with the release forms of the drug "Erespal":
- syrup - for kids;
- pills - for adults.
The active ingredient of the drug is fenspiride hydrochloride. This substance has properties such as:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiallergic;
- antispasmodic effect;
- reduces bronchial secretion;
- prevents bronchoconstriction - narrowing of the bronchi.
In 1 ml of the drug there are 2 mgfenspiride hydrochloride, and in a 250 ml container - 150 mg. As for tablets, one tablet contains 80 mg of the active ingredient.
In addition to the main component, the drug "Erespal" contains additional components. There are a lot of them, since in its pure form the drug has an unpleasant bitter taste. To hide it, manufacturers have to use a variety of substances to eliminate this drawback. Auxiliary components of syrup:
- methylparaben or E218;
- licorice root extract;
- food coloring S - orange yellow;
- para-hydroxybenzoic acid ester;
- Honey flavor;
- water;
- sweetener.
The drug begins to work an hour after taking.
When is he appointed?
The use of syrup for children "Erespal" allows you to get rid of cough. However, it can also be prescribed for a variety of diseases:
- For the treatment of ENT organs, as well as the respiratory tract, diseases of which were caused by infections, such as tracheitis, laryngitis, otitis and bronchitis.
- For pneumonia and lung obstruction. In this case, the syrup is used in complex therapy in combination with other drugs.
- For allergic rhinitis that occurs seasonally or does not go away throughout the year.
- For whooping cough.
- If you experience respiratory symptoms of influenza, SARS andother infectious diseases.
As consumer reviews show, this syrup is prescribed for any cough. Is it possible?
What cough cures?
So, in what cases is Erespal syrup prescribed for children? According to many experts, such a drug is effective in the treatment of almost any cough. This is what is the hallmark of the syrup. It cannot be classified as a mucolytic, expectorant or cough suppressant.
As described in the instructions for use, syrup for children "Erespal" allows you to eliminate allergic cough and rhinitis, expand the airways, which facilitates the discharge of mucus, and also reduces the formation of sputum. Thanks to these properties, the syrup allows you to quickly get rid of the wet and dry, lingering cough that plagues patients at night for many months.
Having carefully studied the instructions for use of Erespal syrup for children and reviews about it, we can conclude that the drug can replace several drugs at once aimed at combating an unpleasant symptom - an antiallergic agent, expectorant drugs and mucolytics. Many parents like syrup because when treating a small child, they did not have to give him a large amount of drugs.
Determining the dosage
How much should I give my child? First of all, it is worth mentioning that Erespal syrupcan be given to children from 2 years of age. When determining the dosage, the doctor focuses on the weight of the child. If the patient is under 12 years old, then for each kilogram of weight, 4 μg of the drug is prescribed, which corresponds to 2 ml of syrup. This is the daily rate. Therefore, 2 ml should be divided into several doses. There can be 2 or 3 of them - at the discretion of the attending physician.
Let's take an example. The weight of the child is 9 kg. This means that the daily dosage should be at least 18 ml of syrup. Therefore, the child can be given the drug 3 times a day. For each dose, you will have 6 ml of Erespal.
Ease of reception is confirmed by numerous reviews. Instructions for syrup for children "Erespal" describes how to correctly calculate the dosage for children over 12 years old, as well as for adults. In this case, a child or an adult is prescribed 45-90 ml of the drug. however, with a large dosage, it is recommended to take "Erespal" in the form of tablets.
The duration of the course of treatment depends on many factors: on individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, on the dynamics of the disease, the nature of the cough, etc. Therapy should be carried out under the supervision of a physician. To obtain stable results, Erespal syrup for children is usually taken for a month.
Reception Features
Erespal syrup can be taken in combination with other medicines and antibiotics. It is often prescribed as an adjuvant in the treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis. The most important thing is to correctly distributebusiness hours. It is worth considering that antibiotics must be taken strictly after meals, and syrup for children "Erespal" - before.
Before using other cough medicines, you should consult with specialists. Some medicines are not compatible with Erespal syrup. In addition, do not self-medicate, especially when it comes to a child.
To whom the drug is contraindicated
As the reviews of this drug show, it is not suitable for everyone. In addition, Erespal syrup is strictly forbidden for some categories of patients to take. This group includes:
- children under 2;
- patients suffering from chronic hypertension, liver cirrhosis, heart failure, as it contains a component such as licorice root extract.
If the drug is prescribed to an adult, then the contraindications remain the same. Also, the drug should not be taken by lactating and pregnant women.
Side effects
As studies have shown, side effects as a result of taking Erespal are extremely rare. In children, such phenomena are observed only in 2.4% of cases, while in adults this figure is higher and amounts to 8%. Most often, patients experience disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. Among the side effects when taking "Erespal" are abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and in some cases, vomiting.
In addition, the patient may be disturbed:
- dizziness;
- increased heartbeat;
- drowsy;
- manifestations on the skin, such as itching, redness, small rash, hives, etc.;
- fatigue, general weakness, as well as asthenic syndrome.
As the reviews show, as a result of taking Erespal, side effects are extremely rare. It is for this reason that it is very often prescribed in the treatment of persistent cough.
This is important
Shake the bottle well before use. Only in this case, the drug will acquire a homogeneous structure. One teaspoon contains 5 ml of the drug, and a tablespoon contains 15 ml.
Experts do not recommend taking "Erespal" in combination with antihistamines. This is due to the fact that the drug has an antiallergic effect. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness in the patient, and Erespal will only aggravate the problem.
"Erespal" is not able to replace the antibiotic, as many parents believe. The drug is an anti-inflammatory agent that is used in combination with antibacterial agents. Most often, the syrup is used to treat bronchial asthma and other bronchial diseases.
Cost and analogues
What is the price of Erespal syrup for children? Are there analogues? If "Erespal" did not suit the patient, then the doctor may prescribe its analogue. Among them:
- "Bronchicum" (400 rubles);
- "Lazolvan" (230 rubles);
- "Ambrobene" (150 rubles);
- Fluditec (300rub.);
- "Inspiron" (150 rubles);
- "Bronchipret" (400 rubles);
- Fosidal (180 rubles);
- BronchoMax (100 rubles);
- "Sinekod" (220 rubles);
- Erisspirus (240 rubles).
The cost of Erespal syrup is 459 rubles for a 250 ml bottle.
Reviews
In their reviews, experts argue that a drug such as Erespal should be used in the treatment of cough under the strict supervision of doctors, especially in cases where the underlying disease is accompanied by bronchospasm. In addition, judging by the reviews of pediatricians, before taking such a drug, it is worthwhile to undergo additional studies - body plethysmography or spirography. This allows you to determine the vital capacity of the lungs, as well as where the narrowing of the bronchi has occurred.
As for patients, they speak differently about Erespal. Someone is completely delighted with the drug and notes its speed of action, while someone is outraged by its side effects, which aggravated the patient's condition. However, negative reviews are often left by those who self-medicated.
