The drug "Stoptussin Phyto", the price of which is not more than 150 rubles, has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory effect. When taking the medication, the viscosity of sputum in the bronchi decreases. Dosage form means "Stoptussin Phyto" - syrup. Reviews of many experts confirm the effectiveness and safety of the drug. The drug is allowed to be prescribed to patients from the year. The tool in a short time dilutes sputum, facilitating its removal.
Destination
The remedy is recommended (in combination with other drugs) for the treatment of inflammatory pathologies in the acute period and chronic course, developing in the respiratory tract and accompanied by a cough with viscous sputum difficult to separate. In particular, the indications of the drug "Stoptussin Phyto" include tracheobronchitis, tracheitis, bronchitis and others.
Dosing regimen
The drug is taken orally after meals. For children from one to five years old, the dosage is 0.5-1 tsp. Reception frequency - no more than three times a day. Patients from 5 to 10 years old - 1-2, from 10 to 15 - 2-3 tsp. three times a day. Patients from the age of fifteen are recommended to take a tablespoon no more than five times a day. The duration of therapy inaverage - a week. Repeated therapy or an increase in its duration is allowed only on the prescription of a doctor.
Contraindications
The drug "Stoptussin Phyto" is not recommended for pathologies of the kidneys or liver, fructose intolerance of the congenital type, disorders in the process of assimilation of galactose and glucose. Contraindications include prenatal and lactation periods, age up to a year. Treatment is not prescribed for patients with hypersensitivity to the components, lack of an enzyme involved in the breakdown of isom altose and sucrose. Caution during therapy (due to the presence of ethanol in the preparation) should be shown to patients with alcoholism, injuries and pathologies of the brain, epilepsy.
Side effects
The medicine "Stoptussin Phyto" is tolerated satisfactorily by patients of different ages. In the presence of intolerance to the components, allergic reactions are likely. In the event of negative consequences due to the use of the drug, you should stop using it and visit a specialist.
More information
Treatment of children under 15 years of age is carried out under the close supervision of a doctor. Due to the presence of sucrose in patients with diabetes or those on a low carbohydrate diet, dose adjustment may be required. During therapy, one should refrain from driving and activities associated with risk and the need to show a high speed of psychomotor reaction.
Not alloweddrugs "Stoptussin Fito" in combination with medicines that have an antitussive effect and contain codeine. This is due to the likelihood of difficulty in sputum discharge and coughing. The drug should be stored out of the reach of children. The temperature in this case is from 10 to 25 degrees. The medicine is valid for four years. Despite the over-the-counter drug, you need to visit a doctor before using it.
