Cough pills, tablets 10 pcs

The herb of thermopsis has expectorant action, having a moderate irritant effect on the mucous membrane receptors of the stomach, reflexively increases the secretion of bronchial glands.

The alkaloids contained in the herb of thermopsis (cytisine, methylcytisine, pachycardine, anagirine, thermopsidine) have a stimulating effect on the respiratory and, in high doses, on the vomiting centers.

Sodium bicarbonate stimulates bronchial gland secretion and helps reduce sputum viscosity.

Pharmacokinetics

The drug components are well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Maximal action occurs 30-60 min after oral administration and lasts for 2-6 h. It is excreted from the body by the kidneys, the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and bronchial glands.

Indications

Diseases of the respiratory tract accompanied by a cough with difficult to separate sputum (tracheitis, bronchitis) – as part of complex therapy.

Pharmacological effect

Thermopsis herb has an expectorant effect, having a moderate irritant effect on the receptors of the gastric mucosa, and reflexively increases the secretion of the bronchial glands.

The alkaloids contained in thermopsis grass (cytisine, methylcytisine, pachycarpine, anagyrine, thermopsin, thermopsidine) have a stimulating effect on the respiratory and, in high doses, on the vomiting centers.

Sodium bicarbonate stimulates the secretion of bronchial glands and helps reduce the viscosity of sputum.

Pharmacokinetics

The components of the drug are well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum effect occurs 30 – 60 minutes after oral administration and lasts for 2 – 6 hours. They are excreted from the body by the kidneys, mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and bronchial glands.

Special instructions

To improve the liquefaction and separation of sputum, it is recommended to prescribe plenty of warm drinks.

Cough tablets do not affect driving or operating machinery.

Active ingredient

Thermopsis lanceolata herb, Sodium bicarbonate

Composition

Active substances:

Thermopsis lanceolata grass 0.0067 g;

Sodium bicarbonate 0.2500 g.

Excipients:

Potato starch 0.027g;

Talc 0.0054 g.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase, children’s age (up to 12 years).

Side Effects

Allergic reactions are possible; nausea.

Interaction

Adsorbents, astringents and coating agents can reduce the absorption of alkaloids included in the thermopsis herb in the gastrointestinal tract.

Cough tablets should not be used simultaneously with preparations containing codeine and other antitussive drugs, as this may make it more difficult to cough up mucus.

Overdose

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting.

Treatment: gastric lavage, symptomatic.

Manufacturer

Dalkhimfarm, Russia