Herbion types of syrup. Gerbion syrup for dry and wet cough - instructions for use

Features of treatment for each of the syrups under the Gerbion brand are indicated in the instructions for use for a specific product. The drugs are made based on natural ingredients.

They are designed to get rid of dry and wet cough. The drugs effectively stop inflammation and have a bacteriostatic effect. Like all plant extracts, the components included in Herbions can cause allergic reaction. In general, the drugs discussed below are a good alternative to synthetic expectorants.

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Composition and types of syrup

The drug includes an active substance that produces therapeutic effect. Consistency, organoleptic properties, and shelf life are achieved by adding auxiliary ingredients. The components of the drug vary depending on the type of Herbion syrup.

The main component of Gerbion syrup is ivy extract. It contains active substances called saponins, which produce the following pharmacological effects:

• leads to liquefaction of tracheobronchial secretions;
• stimulates the removal of mucus from the respiratory system;
• relaxes the muscles of the respiratory organs;
• stops inflammation.

Gerbion also contains sorbitol. It is a strong sweetener and is used to produce a pleasant taste. However, the ingredient can cause dyspeptic disorders. In addition, it is not recommended for overweight people. The aroma of the medicine is due to the presence of ethanol and natural oils. These components in some cases provoke an allergic reaction. Full list substances are given in the instructions for the drug Gerbion.

The product has a brown tint, in some cases with a red tint. A small amount of sediment is allowed. The key components of this Herbion cough syrup are lanceolate plantain extract, mallow extract and vitamin C. The composition also contains sugar, citrus oil and methylparabens. The latter are classified as antiseptics and preservatives.

The liquid of this type of syrup has a pronounced brown tint and a plant aroma. According to the instructions for use, Gerbion syrup is made on the basis of an extract from spring primrose and thyme extract. The product contains levomenthol, which has a vasodilator, antiseptic and analgesic effect. The sweet taste of the drug is due to the sugar contained in Gerbion syrup. The product contains preservatives.

Manufacturer

When choosing medicines The manufacturing plant plays an important role. The manufacturer of Gerbion drugs is the company KRKA, whose head office is located in Slovenia.

The company is one of the world's 10 best manufacturers of generic drugs. The company's products are sold in more than 60 countries.

Contact information for the Russian representative office for sending complaints and wishes can be found in the instructions for Gerbion syrup.

Contraindications

Despite the natural composition, the use of the product has certain limitations.

Table 1. Contraindications to treatment with Gerbion drugs

To get rid of dry cough, a drug with plantain extract is recommended. The abstract recommends Gerbion for pathologies that affect the respiratory system and are of an inflammatory nature. In addition, the syrup helps relieve coughs in smokers.

How to use?

The product should be taken regardless of diet. To enhance the effect, the patient needs to drink more fluid.

Before taking Herbion, you should note that it contains an impressive amount of sugar. There are 4 grams of sucrose per 5 ml of liquid.

Dosage

Exceeding the specified amount may cause dyspeptic disorders. The dosage depends on the patient's age.

Table 2. Amount required for treatment

At what age can it be given to children?

Treatment in children is not allowed. There are restrictions on the age at which Gerbion can be given to a child. In particular, syrup with plantain is allowed after reaching 2 years of age.

A wet cough is a reflex reaction of the body aimed at clearing the airways and is accompanied by the production of sputum. To get rid of a wet cough, Herbion with ivy or primrose is recommended.

How to take an expectorant?

To speed up recovery, it is necessary to consume large amounts of warm liquid. Tea with honey, rosehip decoction, heated mineral water will bring relief.

The expectorant Gerbion should not be taken for more than 7-10 days. If there is no improvement, the drug should be discontinued. Before drinking the syrup, you should note that it is prohibited to combine it with antitussive drugs.

Before or after meals?

Unlike the drug with plantain, taking the Herbion medicine based on ivy or primrose should be linked to the diet. In this case, recovery will occur faster.

An annotation containing information about whether you should drink Gerbion before or after meals recommends taking the syrup after meals.

Doses

Gerbion expectorant syrup is prescribed depending on the age of the patient.

The method of using Gerbion drugs can be adjusted by your doctor. It is forbidden to change the dose on your own.

Instructions on how to take the product childhood, practically no different from recommendations for adults. The child should also be given the remedy after meals and increase the daily fluid intake. The use of the drug is permitted from 2 years of age.

Carrying a child, as well as the period breastfeeding included in the list of contraindications for pharmacological treatment with syrup. This is due to the lack of data on the safety of the drug for the growth and development of the embryo.

Side effects

Carrying out therapy in some cases can cause negative manifestations. If any side effects are detected, it is recommended to consult a doctor to change the drug.

Table 4. Possible consequences of pharmacological treatment

According to the manufacturer, the product does not affect concentration and attention. This allows it to be used when driving a car or doing work that requires high precision.

Review Reviews

The preparation with ivy is rated on average 4.4 points out of 5 possible. Reviews of Gerbion note it high efficiency, fast action, availability in pharmacies. The incomparable advantage of the drug is its natural composition. The disadvantages include the likelihood of side effects, lack of effect in some cases, and high price.

Herbion Cough Syrup with Primrose is rated 4.6 out of 5 by reviews. Former patients note that the product quickly thins mucus and effectively removes it from the lungs. It also has a pleasant taste, aroma and natural composition. In some patients, the use of the drug resulted in the development of an allergic reaction.

Herbion syrup with plantain received 4.3 points according to reviews. It is praised for its effectiveness, composition, and organoleptic properties. Its undoubted disadvantages are the high price and side effects. Many users note that the medicine is not suitable for children.

Drug analogues

All three drugs considered have their own substitutes. Analogues of Herbion with ivy include:

These products are also made on the basis of ivy extract, but differ in a different list of additional components. The preparation with plantain and mallow has no analogues. The product with primrose and thyme also does not have full-fledged substitutes. However, there are products with thyme extract: Tussamag, Bronchosept.

Which is better - Gerbion, Ambrobene or Stodal?

– means to combat wet cough of various etiologies based on ambroxol. Asking the question of which is better - Herbion or Ambrobene - is rational only when comparing syrup with ambroxol and preparations with primrose and ivy. It should be noted that:

• Ambrobene has more wide range contraindications and possible side effects;
• syrup with ambroxol can be given to children under 2 years of age, as well as in late pregnancy as prescribed by a doctor;
• Ambrobene is slightly cheaper.

However, only a specialist can make a clear choice. The choice of a specific drug depends on the patient’s individual characteristics. As for Stodal syrup, it is intended to get rid of any type of cough.

Before deciding which is better - Herbion or Stodal, you should consider that the latter is a homeopathic remedy that does not cure anything. Information about possible side effects, contraindications and restrictions are very few.

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conclusions

1. Any product under the Gerbion brand can be purchased without a prescription.
2. High quality and natural composition allow us to recommend drugs for the treatment of diseases accompanied by cough.
3. The agents considered are not monotherapeutic and should be used as part of complex treatment.
4. Like all plant extracts, Herbion can cause individual intolerance, including in children.

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The Gerbion series of drugs is produced using plant raw materials. In our country, the drugs Herbion Laxana, Ginseng, and Aesculus are popular. In this article we will look at modern drug- Gerbion cough syrup.

Coughing is an unconditioned reflex; with its help, our body tries to get rid of foreign agents that interfere with normal breathing. This could be foreign bodies, mucus, pus, sputum, etc. It is a protective reaction of the body and a way to clear the airways. Cough is divided into wet and dry. Depending on the duration of the cough, it can be:

• Chronic – lasts more than two months;
• Subacute – lasts from a month to two;
• Protracted – two to four weeks;
• Acute – less than two weeks.

The main cause of cough is a previous viral or infection, in rare cases (lung cancer, heart failure, allergies) it is not associated with infections. The main causative agents of cough are germs and viruses. It may appear as a symptom of respiratory tract disease - bronchitis, pneumonia, or as a complication of various viral infections.

Cough control strategy

To start fighting cough, you need to understand one simple truth - it is not our enemy, but only a means of cleansing the body. Therefore, experts do not recommend the use of drugs that suppress the cough reflex, but rather call for, on the contrary, to help the body get rid of foreign bodies in respiratory tract.

For this purpose, there is a line of drugs that help not only relieve cough, but also get rid of mucus and phlegm as effectively as possible. Based on their action, cough medicines are divided into mucoltic, mucoregulatory and expectorant drugs.

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Is herbal medicine effective?

Everything is new, this is a well-forgotten old - this expression perfectly suits modern realities. More and more people are refusing to use chemicals in the treatment of many diseases. More and more new discoveries are being made by scientists about the effect of chemicals in drugs on the human body. The most obvious example is the obesity epidemic in the West. Neither in the USA nor in Europe are herbal preparations used to treat bronchitis and colds. There is only one treatment strategy - antibiotics. And as a result, decreased immunity, disturbed microflora, excess weight. Research laboratories have long found a connection between obesity and the composition of the intestinal microflora.

Fortunately, our traditions have always supported herbal medicine. More and more space is being devoted to herbal medicines on pharmacy shelves. And one of the leading places is occupied by the Slovenian company KRKA, a manufacturer of herbal medicinal preparations Gerbion. Since 2008, the company has been actively conquering markets, expanding its product range.

Types and forms of release of Gerbion preparations

According to pharmacological action, the medicine is divided into two groups - Gerbion syrup for dry cough with plantain extract And Herbion ivy syrup for wet cough with primrose. Both types of syrup are used in the treatment of bronchitis to soften mucus and remove them from the bronchi.

This form of the drug Gerbion is used for dry coughs when sputum separation is difficult. It belongs to antitussive drugs with anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effects. The medicine is prescribed for dry cough caused by inflammatory diseases of various etiologies and for smokers' cough.

Compound

The main active ingredients of the medicine are extracts of plantain lanceolate, mallow and vitamin C.

Plantain has been widely used in folk medicine since ancient times. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bacteriostatic, expectorant properties. Thanks to active substances - saponins, mucus, iridoid glycosides, organic acids and polysaccharides, it irritates the receptors responsible for stimulating the secretory functions of the bronchi, thereby increasing the secretion of sputum and reducing its viscosity.

Mallow - widely used in folk medicine in the treatment of bronchitis, tracheitis, dry cough of various etiologies. This plant is in many ways similar in composition and effect on the body to marshmallow. The composition of mallow extract is rich in glycosides, choline, flavonoids, essential oils, polysaccharides and vitamins A, C, B1, PP. Mallow is also rich in mucus, which reduces the cough reflex and coats the airways, protecting them and reducing irritation.

Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant and immunostimulant.

Features of using plantain syrup for children

If you choose between chemicals and herbal medicines, then in the case of treating cough in children, preference should be given to more natural preparations.

Please note that medicinal herbal remedies must be manufactured only in pharmaceutical production, where the dosage of components and the quality of raw materials are controlled.

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Herbion plantain syrup is an enveloping, immunostimulating and antibacterial agent used to treat dry cough.

Herbion primrose syrup is an expectorant used for productive (wet) cough.

pharmachologic effect

Gerbion syrup, containing aqueous extracts of plantain grass, mallow flowers and ascorbic acid, is used for dry coughs and colds.

The mucus contained in the plant components of Herbion performs an enveloping function, forming a thin covering layer on the mucous membrane of the throat, and also protects against irritants that provoke coughing.

The herb plantain lanceolate contains saponins, which, when ingested, irritate the receptors of the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, thereby stimulating the secretion of the bronchial glands, reducing the viscosity of sputum and increasing its quantity.

Herbion components are rich in active substances that have antibacterial properties. The use of the drug makes it possible to increase the resistance of cells to insufficient amounts of oxygen and suppress the cough reflex.

The presence of vitamin C in Herbion explains the drug’s ability to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, reduce intoxication of the body, and increase nonspecific immunity.

Gerbion, reviews confirm, helps relieve and soften unproductive cough.

Herbion primrose syrup is used to improve expectoration, which is due to the properties of its active substances - aqueous extracts of primrose root, thyme herb and menthol.

Saponins contained in primrose extract facilitate the process of mucus secretion in the bronchi by thinning thick viscous mucus and facilitating coughing. The diuretic, analgesic, antispasmodic and anthelmintic effect of Herbion is explained by the properties of the thyme herb. Also, this component of the syrup affects the activation of the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi, improving and facilitating the evacuation of mucus.

Gerbion syrup owes its expectorant and bronchodilator (dilation and relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle) effects to thymol, which is part of the thyme extract. Menthol enhances the effect of thymol and also has antiseptic (destroys microorganisms) and anti-inflammatory properties.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, it is advisable to prescribe Gerbion plantain syrup for:

• dry cough caused by an upper respiratory tract infection;
• colds that are accompanied by cough;
• dry cough of smokers.

Gerbion syrup with primrose extract is prescribed for:

• respiratory diseases, which are characterized by irritation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, difficult sputum discharge, obsessive dry cough, spasmodic cough (with a whistling component);
• irritating cough with bronchitis and tracheitis;
• senile cough;
• cough provoked by various irritants, including tobacco smoke.

Positive reviews about Herbion confirm its effectiveness in the treatment of the above diseases.

Instructions for use of Gerbion

Herbion for cough based on plantain is recommended to be taken according to the following regimen: adults and children over 14 years old - 10 ml (2 tsp), children 7-14 years old - 5-10 ml (1-2 tsp), children – 2-7 years – 5 ml (1 tsp). Gerbion should be taken for cough 3 times a day; for adults, the number of doses can be increased up to 5 times. The use of the drug does not depend on the time of meal.

Gerbion syrup based on primrose extract is prescribed after meals 3 times a day in accordance with the dosage regimen: adults - 15 ml (3 tsp), children over 14 years old - 10 ml (2 tsp), children 5-14 years - 5 ml, children 2-5 years old - 2.5 ml. For adults and children over 14 years of age, if necessary, another (fourth) dose of Gerbion can be added. Typically, the duration of treatment with the drug is 5-7 days.

Both types of Gerbion cough syrup should be taken with a sufficient amount of warm water or tea during use.

Side effects

Despite the fact that reviews characterize Gerbion as a well-tolerated drug, in rare cases allergic reactions in the form of urticaria and itching may occur.

The use of large doses of Gerbion for cough can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to the active substances of the drug;
• congenital fructose intolerance;
• congenital sucrose/isomaltose deficiency;
• syndrome of impaired absorption of glucose and galactose;
• diabetes mellitus;
• inflammatory diseases of the gastric mucosa;
• ulcerative lesions of the digestive tract.

Gerbion for cough is not prescribed for children under 2 years of age, pregnant women (first trimester) and lactating women. In the II and III trimester, the use of the drug is possible only after consulting a doctor.

Additional Information

Gerbion syrup is considered valid within 2 years from the date of release, however, after opening the bottle, the drug can only be used for a month.

Herbion syrup is considered a proven remedy for coughs, dry and wet. In the first case, you will need a product with plantain extract, in the second - with primrose. The preparations contain natural ingredients that are suitable for adults and children.

There are three types of Gerbion cough syrup: a product based on plantain, primrose and ivy.

1. Plantain syrup has an anti-inflammatory, soothing and expectorant effect; it gently coats the mucous membranes, reducing their sensitivity, and also fights pathogenic microflora. In addition to the main component, it contains vitamin C and mallow extract. The drug has a strengthening effect, reduces the activity of irritants during a non-productive dry cough and increases sputum secretion.
2. Primrose syrup helps reduce inflammation, thin mucus and destroy pathogenic bacteria. This vitamin remedy helps eliminate chest pain, which often bothers patients during attacks. In addition to this ingredient, it contains menthol and thyme. The medicine is effective for wet cough.
3. A drug based on ivy extract is used in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the bronchi and promotes the discharge of sputum. The medication is a brown sweet syrup with the aroma of herbs and oranges.

The medicine is packaged in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 150 ml, sealed with plastic stoppers, and packed in cardboard boxes.

The shelf life of the drug is 24 months. An opened bottle can be stored for no more than six months in the refrigerator.

Indications for the use of primrose and plantain syrups

Syrup with plantain helps alleviate the patient’s condition with a dry cough without sputum production caused by the following reasons:

• colds;
• upper respiratory tract infections and viruses;
• smoking.

A remedy with primrose will remove phlegm from a wet cough, reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks in the following conditions:

• ARVI and influenza;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• tracheitis;
• laryngitis;
• viral and infectious lesions of the upper respiratory tract;
• congestion in the lower respiratory tract.

For the listed conditions, the medicine is used as part of a complex treatment, together with other medications.

Attention! Before starting to take the medicine, you should carefully study the instructions for use.

Instructions for use of Gerbion syrups

In order for cough treatment to be effective, the syrup must be drunk according to a certain scheme specified in the instructions for use. In some cases, the attending physician may make adjustments depending on the age, individual characteristics of the patient and concomitant diseases.

Herbion for adults

Adults and adolescents over 14 years of age should take the remedy for dry cough, 10-12 ml three times a day, before meals. In some cases, the frequency of receptions can be increased to five.

Medicine for wet cough should be taken after meals, 3 times a day.

The volume of a single dose is:

• for adults 15-18 ml;
• for teenagers over 14 years old - 10-12 ml.

The average duration of therapy is 5-7 days.

Gerbion for children

Gerbion syrup for children with dry cough is taken three times a day in the following dosage:

• from 2 to 7 years - 5-7 ml;
• from 7 to 14 years - 7-10 ml.

You need to take the medicine half an hour before meals.

Give a child a remedy for a wet cough 3 times a day in the following volumes:

• from 2 to 5 years - 2-2.5 ml;
• from 5 to 14 years - 5 ml.

The course of therapy lasts 5 days, after which the attending physician decides whether to discontinue the drug or replace it with a similar one.

Important! Gerbion syrups for wet or dry coughs should be washed down with plenty of warm water or tea.

Special instructions and age restrictions

Gerbion syrups are not used to treat wet or dry cough in children under 2 years of age, and it should not be given to children with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

It is prohibited to use Gerbion in the first trimester of pregnancy, since studies of the effects of the drug’s components on the fetus have not been conducted. In the second and third trimester, syrup can only be used as prescribed by the attending physician in minimal doses in cases where the expected benefit outweighs the possible harm.

It is also not recommended to use this medication when breastfeeding, since there is a high risk of developing allergies in the child. But in cases where the drug was nevertheless prescribed, at this time it is necessary to transfer the baby to infant formula.

Elderly patients and people suffering from severe somatic disorders can take Gerbion syrup only under strict medical supervision.

Interaction with other drugs

The remedy for dry cough should not be used together with other expectorant medications. In this case, the attacks will only intensify.

It is forbidden to drink syrup for wet cough along with medications whose action is aimed at suppressing the cough center. This leads to congestion in the bronchi and deterioration of well-being.

If you use antiviral drugs and immunomodulators together with Gerbion, they will enhance each other’s effects.

Side effects and symptoms of overdose

The use of Gerbion may cause side effects, which are manifested by skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling, nausea and vomiting.

The following symptoms indicate a violation of the dosage regimen and drug overdose:

• stomach upset;
• nausea and vomiting;
• skin rashes;
• liver dysfunction;
• imbalance of glucose in the blood.

If symptoms of overdose or side effects appear, stop taking the drug and seek medical help.

Contraindications

Before use, you must carefully study the instructions, since medications have a number of contraindications.

They should not be taken if you have the following diseases:

• diabetes mellitus;
• severe liver damage;
• whooping cough;
• lactose deficiency;
• ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines.

You should also not drink primrose syrup for a dry, unproductive cough, and plantain-based products for a wet one.

Analogs

If Gerbion syrup is not suitable for a patient for one reason or another, for a dry cough it can be replaced with the following drugs:

• Althea syrup;
• Pectolvan-phyto;
• Sinecode;
• Bronchoton;
• Codelacom-phyto;
• Broncholithin;
• Stoptussin;
• Mukaltin;
• Linux.

Gerbion syrups for wet coughs are replaced with the following analogues:

• licorice root;
• Ambroxol;
• Fluditecom;
• Flavamed;
• Gedelix;
• Codelacom-broncho;
• Overslept;
• Fluditecom;
• Pertussin.

Attention! You should not self-medicate and select syrup yourself; the medicine should be prescribed by a doctor.

- this is such a common phenomenon that people already know what and how to get rid of it. However, few people are interested in the official instructions for each drug, which can lead to undesirable consequences. Coughs also need to be treated competently - at the very beginning the cough is characterized as, but after a while it becomes wet - such variability implies the use of medications with different effects throughout the entire period of treatment.

The range of cough remedies on pharmacy shelves is huge and you need to approach the choice of something specific responsibly. One of the modern remedies is Gerbion syrup, which is available in two types - based on plantain extract and based on primrose extract. This drug is of plant origin, but this does not mean that it can be taken uncontrolled and independently - you must definitely visit a specialist and get from him not only confirmation of the advisability of treatment with Gerbion, but also recommendations on the dosage and duration of therapy for children and adults.

Herbion - description of species

For dry, frequent, paroxysmal cough, when there are no signs of sputum discharge yet, Herbion plantain syrup is an excellent medicine. This remedy has one big advantage - it has an exclusively selective effect, therefore it is considered preferable to many drugs that have an antitussive and expectorant effect. Herbion plantain syrup is allowed to be used to treat all categories of patients - both children and adults.

Herbion plantain syrup can and should be taken in the following cases of the development of a dry and unproductive cough:

• smoker's cough;
• progression of viral origin;
• varying degrees of severity.

A dry cough sooner or later begins to be accompanied by an accumulation of sputum in the respiratory tract and in order to speed up its elimination, you will need to take the second type of drug in question, made on the basis of primrose extract. This drug takes an active part in improving the process of sputum discharge, which speeds up recovery. Herbion primrose syrup is usually recommended to be taken when a wet cough occurs in the following cases:

• regular ;
• inflammatory process in the bronchi;
• spasmodic cough of any etiology.

Adults can take both of these syrups instead of Sinecod, Libexin and other drugs that have an antitussive effect. The medications in question are especially effective if the cough has become chronic. Even if the patient is prescribed complex therapy, Gerbion syrups can be taken without any restrictions - they do not interact with other medications.

In pediatric practice, the two types of drug in question are used only in the treatment of children aged 2 years and older. It is especially important to give preference to the drug in question when treating frequently occurring diseases that are accompanied by a cough - the complex composition of syrups has an immune-strengthening effect, which helps increase the body's resistance to various infections.

Herbion for dry cough (with plantain) – application features

The composition of the product in question includes plantain herb extract and mallow flower extract. It is impossible to classify Gerbion syrup as any specific pharmacological group of drugs - it is a combined product made from plant materials that actively relieves inflammation and phlegm.

Effect of dry cough syrup

Plantain herb contains glycosides, in particular aucubin, which provide a softening effect, which is important in inflammatory processes. In addition, the syrup seems to envelop the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, covering it with a thin protective layer, which stops the sore throat and the urge to frequent unproductive cough.

The extract of mallow flowers contains mucus, tannins and mallow glycoside - in combination with each other, these substances have an enveloping property (acts locally), which helps calm the cough.

Added to syrup is an auxiliary element that helps strengthen and enhance the immunity of a sick person.

Note:When taking Gerbion syrup at the very beginning of treatment, the patient’s well-being may worsen, and the cough itself may become more intense. This is considered normal, as it indicates the liquefaction of mucus and its removal from the respiratory tract.

For dry coughs, Gerbion prevents the accumulation of sputum in the bronchi (an excellent environment for the spread of pathogenic bacteria) and stops the growth/spread of pathogenic microorganisms.

Contraindications for use

It is strictly contraindicated to use the medicinal product in question for the treatment of those people who have a plant deficiency, and it does not matter which one. This drug should not be used by people who have a history of fructose intolerance - this substance is present in the drug, albeit in small quantities. In addition, it is unacceptable to use Gerbion syrup for dry cough to treat patients of early childhood (the restriction applies to ages under 2 years).

Should pregnant and lactating women take this drug? This issue is very controversial - in the official annotation for the product there are no restrictions or contraindications in this regard, but there is no comprehensive data anywhere on how the composition of the syrup affects the fetus and whether it can enter the baby’s body with mother’s milk.

Dosage

The package with Gerbion syrup for dry cough contains a special measuring spoon, it will help you count the required dose. You should adhere to the following recommendations:

• adults/teenagers – 2 scoops per dose, at least 3 times a day, maximum number of doses – 5;
• children aged 7-14 years - three times a day, a maximum of 2 scoops of syrup can be consumed at one time;
• children aged 2-7 years - a single dose is 1 measuring spoon, the number of doses per day is no more than three.

Syrup based on plantain extract is taken immediately after meals, preferably washed down with warm tea or water in large quantities. The duration of taking this drug is a maximum of 20 days, but after a few days it will be possible to understand whether it is advisable to continue treatment with the drug in question or whether it is worth replacing it.

Note:Gerbion syrup for dry cough can be combined with different drugs, but if this is done with antitussives, then the effectiveness of Gerbion will be sharply reduced. People who have been diagnosed with diabetes should take the syrup with caution - the drug contains sucrose, which can lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

Herbion syrup with primrose (for wet cough)

This type of syrup contains menthol, thyme extract and primrose root extract, and the extracts used are not alcoholic, but aqueous, which makes Herbion a safe drug for wet coughs. This drug belongs to the group of expectorant drugs made without the use of artificially created elements.

How does wet cough syrup work?

Menthol is a pleasant additive that not only makes the patient’s breathing easier, as if “cleaning” the airways, but also relieves chest pain. In the primrose extract you can find many saponins, and it is they that significantly enhance the expectorant effect and ensure complete liquefaction of mucus.

The extract plays a special role - it can be classified, in this case, as a bronchospasmolytic. This remedy actively relaxes the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract, which promotes the free release of accumulated mucus.

Herbion for wet coughs has a detrimental effect on microbes, stops inflammation, and takes part in the liquefaction and release of sputum - these properties of the drug in question accelerate the healing process.

Contraindications for use

• accompanied by fructose intolerance;
• allergic reaction to plant pollen;
• isomaltase is a pathological condition of congenital origin, which is accompanied by sucrose deficiency;
• problems with glucose absorption;
• children under 2 years of age;
• the child has a history of acute laryngitis.

Note:There are no data on the safety of using the drug in question for the treatment of cough in pregnant/lactating women. But doctors believe that in the first trimester of pregnancy you should stop using syrup based on primrose extract.

Dosage

To avoid mistakes in dosage, manufacturers include a measuring spoon with each syrup:

• 1 spoon at least three times a day is a therapeutic dose for children aged 2-7 years;
• 2 spoons per dose three times a day – children 7-14 years old;
• 8 spoons per day, divided into several doses - for adults and children over 14 years of age.

The drug should be taken with a sufficient amount of liquid, and it is better to take it immediately after a meal (meaning a full breakfast/lunch/dinner, not snacks).

Syrup with primrose root extract contains saponins - these substances can cause disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, in which case the patient will complain of, and (diarrhea). If such a condition occurs, then you must immediately stop taking the drug in question and report the incident to your doctor - most likely, the specialist will replace the drug.