Description
Ammonia-Anise drops Pharmacodynamics
The drug reflexively affects the bronchi and bronchial glands, stimulating the motor function of the atrial epithelium and bronchioles, which contributes to the promotion and excretion of sputum from the lower and upper sections of the airways. This effect is combined with increased secretion of bronchial glands and some reduction in sputum viscosity. Anise oil has an expectorant action due to the content of anetol in the oil, which contributes to reflex excitation of breathing, increased activity of the ciliary epithelium of the airways and increased secretion of mucous membranes of the larynx, trachea and bronchi.
Ammonia has an irritant effect which leads to excitation of sensory nerve endings of upper respiratory tract and reflex stimulation of respiratory center.
Indications
As an expectorant in complex therapy of inflammatory respiratory diseases (including tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchitis).
Contraindications .
Hypersensitivity to the drug components, gastritis, peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer, children under 1 year of age.
With caution: liver diseases, alcoholism, brain injury, brain disease, pregnancy, breast-feeding, children from 1 year of age.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Use of the drug in pregnancy and during breastfeeding is possible if the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and child. It is necessary to consult a physician.
Dosage and administration method
- The drug is taken orally, 2-3 times a day. Before using the drug should be diluted in 1/4 – 1/2 cup water.
- The drug should be used only in diluted form!
- The single dose for adults is 10-15 drops, children from 1 year old are prescribed as many drops as the child’s age.
- The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks. Increasing the duration and carrying out repeated courses of treatment is possible by doctor’s recommendation.
- During the period of application of the drug, warm drinking is recommended. If during treatment no improvement occurs or symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
