Description
Codelac Broncho Pharmacodynamics
Combined product for the treatment of cough, has mucolytic and expectorant effects, and anti-inflammatory activity. The action of Codelac® Broncho elixir with thyme is due to the pharmacological properties of its components:
Ambroxol has secretomotor, secretolytic and expectorant action, normalizes the disturbed ratio of serous and mucous components of sputum, increases the secretion of surfactant in the alveoli. It reduces the viscosity of sputum and promotes its expulsion.
On average, when taken orally, the action of ambroxol starts after 30 minutes, duration of action – 6-12 hours, depending on the dose taken.
Sodium glycyrrhizinate (trisodium salt of glycyrrhizic acid) has anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. It has a cytoprotective effect due to its antioxidant and membrane stabilizing activity. It enhances the effect of endogenous glucocorticosteroids, having anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. Due to a pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, helps to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract.
Thyme herb extract creeping (thyme) contains a complex of biologically active substances with expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activity. In addition, thyme herb extract has weak antispasmodic and reparative properties.
Indications
Respiratory diseases with the formation of viscous sputum: acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectatic disease.
Contraindications .
Hypersensitivity to the drug, children under 2 years of age, pregnancy, breast-feeding.
Dosage and administration.
- Inside, with a meal, with a small amount of water.
- In adults and children over 12 years old – 10 ml 4 times a day.
- Children from 2 to 6 years of age – 2.5 ml of the elixir 3 times a day, from 6 to 12 years – 5 ml 3 times a day.
- Maximum duration of treatment without medical advice – 5 days.
- If during treatment, no improvement occurs or symptoms worsen, or new symptoms appear, consult a physician.
- Use the drug only according to those indications, that method of use and in those doses specified in the instructions.
