Pertussin syrup 100 g

Pharmacotherapeutic group: expectorant.
ATX code: R05CA
Pharmacological properties
Combination drug. Thyme herb extract has an expectorant action, increases the amount of secretory discharge of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, helps thin phlegm and accelerate its evacuation. Potassium bromide reduces the excitability of the central nervous system.

Indications

As an expectorant in the complex therapy of acute respiratory diseases; tracheitis, bronchitis, and also with whooping cough.

Pharmacological effect

Pharmacotherapeutic group: expectorant.
ATX code: R05CA
Pharmacological properties
Combined drug. Thyme herb extract has an expectorant effect, increases the amount of secretory secretion from the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, helps to liquefy mucus and accelerate its evacuation. Potassium bromide reduces the excitability of the central nervous system.

Special instructions

The drug contains 8-11% ethanol. The absolute alcohol content is: in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) – up to 0.43 g, in 1 dessert spoon (10 ml) – up to 0.87 g, in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) – up to 1.3 g. The maximum daily dose of the drug for adults – 3 tablespoons (45 ml) – contains up to 3.9 g of absolute alcohol.
During the treatment period, care must be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Instructions for patients with diabetes: the sucrose content in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of the drug corresponds to approximately 0.22 XE, in 1 dessert spoon (10 ml) – approximately 0.44 XE; in 1 tablespoon – approximately 0.66 XE.

Active ingredient

Creeping thyme herb extract, Potassium bromide

Composition

Active components:
Thyme liquid extract – 12.0 g
Potassium bromide – 1.0 g
Excipients:
Sugar syrup – 82.0 g
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 95% – 4.06 g
Purified water – 0.94 g

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, liver disease, alcoholism, traumatic brain injury, brain diseases, epilepsy, chronic heart failure (in the stage of decompensation), pregnancy, lactation, children (up to 3 years).
With caution: diabetes mellitus; children over 3 years of age (due to the presence of ethanol in the preparation).

Side Effects

Allergic reactions and heartburn are possible.

Interaction

The drug should not be used simultaneously with antitussive drugs, as this makes it difficult to cough up liquefied sputum.

Overdose

In case of drug overdose, nausea may occur.
Treatment: symptomatic.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light at a temperature of 12 to 25°C.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

4 years.
Do not use after expiration date.

Manufacturer

Samaramedprom JSC, Russia