Expectant mothers are anxious about the he alth of their baby and therefore take all medicines with caution, even those prescribed by a doctor. But sometimes there comes a time when you can not do without drugs. For example, in autumn, when the weather changes dramatically, you can get sick easily and simply. Cough, runny nose are very unpleasant for any person, and a pregnant woman experiences even more stress, because not all pills and potions are suitable for her. In this case, the he alth of the baby comes first. In such moments, medicines from natural ingredients are used. The drug "Gedelix" at
pregnancy is prescribed, but with great care. Like any medicine, this cough syrup has a number of contraindications. Pregnancy does not apply to those, but since there is no clinically confirmed picture of the effect of this drug, doctors prescribe Gedelix syrup during pregnancy at their own peril and risk, or rather, based on its natural composition and their personal practice.
Gedelix drug: indications for use
The active component of the drug "Gedelix" is an extract of ivy leaves. It creates mucolytic,antispasmodic and expectorant effect, accelerates sputum separation and its excretion.
Indications for use: inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract with difficulty in sputum discharge, including chronic ones (bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchial asthma), dry cough, acute respiratory infections.
Drug "Gedelix": instructions for use
There are several forms of release of this drug: drops and syrup. It should be taken orally:
- adults and children from 10 years old - 5 ml (syrup) or 25-30 drops (drops) - three or four times a day;
- children from 4 to 10 years old - 2.5 ml three or four times a day;
- small children 1 to 4 years - 2.5 ml twice a day.
The minimum treatment period is a week, if the symptoms have disappeared, then it is necessary to continue treatment for two to three days for a complete recovery. The drug "Gedelix" during pregnancy is taken according to the advice of the attending physician, the dosage is determined by him, taking into account the severity of the symptoms.
Contraindications and side effects of the drug "Gedelix" during pregnancy
As mentioned earlier, pregnancy is not a contraindication for taking this medicine, but expectant mothers can drink it only as directed by a doctor. Thanks to its natural ingredients, it can also be used by young children. A contraindication is intolerance to the components of the drug and poor absorption of fructose. Taking the medicine "Gedelix" during pregnancy, it is better not to use it in combination withdrugs of similar action (to remove sputum).
Side effects: may affect the digestive organs and, as a result, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea may occur.
Who makes the drug and can it be trusted?
The German pharmaceutical company Krewel Meuselbach GmbH manufactures Gedelix. The price of this drug is quite high (about 200 rubles), but given that doctors prescribe it to young children and pregnant women to treat colds, and it copes with its tasks, then you should not save on he alth. Before buying this, like any other drug, be sure to consult your doctor!
