Fluimucil - full description

Fluimucil is a potent medicine for dry cough, which is produced in the form of tablets and syrup with a pleasant aroma. The medication has mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. The active substances included in the tablets and syrup not only dilute the too viscous mucus accumulated in the bronchial space, but also increase its volume. The process of removing pathogenic mucus from the lungs occurs several times faster than usual.

What kind of cough is it used for – dry or wet?

Fluimucil syrup and tablets are used if the patient has a dry cough of infectious or cold etiology. The drug is designed specifically to speed up the process of outflow of sputum, which does not separate from the bronchial tissue on its own.

The main active component of the drug, the substance acetylcysteine, actively interacts with lung cells, enhances their transport function and stimulates the transition of a dry cough to a wet one. Already on the 3-5th day of taking the medicine, the patient experiences copious sputum production during coughing. As the pathogenic mucus is coughed up, the patient begins to feel much better.

In some cases, Fluimucil syrup and tablets can be used to treat patients with prolonged productive cough. This is done in order to speed up the healing process and remove phlegm from the lungs as quickly as possible. In medical practice, there are situations when a patient suffers from a wet cough for several weeks, expectorates phlegm in fairly large volumes, but the positive dynamics for recovery are very weak. In such cases, the risk of a pulmonary disease transitioning from the acute to the chronic stage increases, when sluggish inflammation occurs in the bronchi over a long period of time with periodic bursts of exacerbation. Timely use of Fluimucil syrup or tablets allows you to get rid of pathogenic mucus even from the lower part of the lungs.

How much do Fluimucil tablets and syrup cost?

The cost of Fluimucil syrup and tablets is slightly different due to the peculiarities of the technological production of this drug. The average price for one strip of tablets is 170 rubles. For this price, the buyer will receive 20 tablets for dry cough. A 100 ml bottle of Fluimucil syrup will cost the patient 200 rubles. This is the average price range, which is most often found in most pharmacies that retail this medication. It should be remembered that the pricing policy for the drug is formed not only by state control authorities, but also by the owners of pharmacy chains. Therefore, there may be a slight deviation in the cost of the medicine in one direction or another.

What are the contraindications?

Fluimucil syrup and tablets are well absorbed by the body, since the drug contains a minimal list of potential contraindications for use. Nevertheless, they exist and consist of the following restrictions on use, namely:

1. Peptic ulcer disease. Fluimucil irritates the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum. If a patient has a peptic ulcer, the wound surfaces of the damaged organs of the gastrointestinal tract are devoid of mucous membrane as such. If the medicine gets on an open wound, a negative reaction of damaged tissues and internal bleeding may occur. In this case, the patient runs the risk of going to the operating table to eliminate the ulcer.
2. Acetylcysteine ​​intolerance. This means a tendency to allergic reactions precisely to this active substance, which forms the therapeutic basis of the drug. Allergies can manifest themselves in different ways. In some patients, this is the formation of a red rash on the stomach, chest, cheeks and neck. In others, the appearance of urticaria and even the development of bronchial spasm, or sudden swelling of the laryngeal mucosa, cannot be ruled out.
3. Age under 18 years. The age limit applies only if they want to use effervescent tablets to treat a child. The warning is based on the fact that the chemical reaction that occurs in the patient’s stomach after taking the medication can cause damage to the upper layer of gastric tissue and cause future gastritis or even peptic ulcers.
4. Liver and kidney diseases. It is not recommended to treat dry cough with Fluimucil syrup and tablets for patients who suffer from severe pathologies of these vital organs. The fact is that the liver and kidneys are entrusted with the task of breaking down the active components of the drug into components and their further removal outside the body. If the patient has initially diseased organs of the excretory and digestive systems, then complete disposal of the remaining medication will be impossible. There is a risk of developing intoxication of the body and exacerbation of underlying liver and kidney diseases.

Before prescribing treatment for dry cough with Fluimucil syrup and tablets, the attending physician, a pulmonologist or therapist, conducts a comprehensive examination of the patient’s body.

If he reveals other diseases that exclude the possibility of taking this drug, then you should listen to the opinion of a specialized specialist and stop using Fluimucil.

Contraindications

The use of Fluimucil is contraindicated and may be dangerous in the following cases:

In case of exacerbation of peptic ulcer, taking the drug is prohibited

• the person has an intolerance to any components of the drug (there has been a history of allergic reactions to this drug or to a drug with a similar composition);
• exacerbation of peptic ulcer;
• if there is severe damage to the liver, kidneys and adrenal glands with insufficiency of the functions of these organs;
• in patients with hemoptysis or pulmonary hemorrhage;
• patients with phenylketonuria;
• women during breastfeeding.

Fluimucil in the form of granules is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age, and in the form of tablets - up to the age of eighteen. It should be borne in mind that in people who have a history of ulcerative lesions of the stomach or duodenum, the use of the drug may provoke the development of a relapse of the disease. Therefore, treatment of patients belonging to this risk group should be carried out with caution and under mandatory medical supervision. At the first manifestations of an exacerbation of a peptic ulcer, you must immediately stop taking the drug and select an analogue that does not have such side effects.

Patients suffering from bronchial asthma are at high risk of developing an attack of suffocation in response to the administration of the drug, so the first dose of the drug should be taken in the presence of medical personnel. The use of Fluimucil during pregnancy should only be carried out as prescribed by a doctor.

Instructions for use of Fluimucil syrup and tablets

The duration of treatment with Fluimcil syrup and tablets lasts for 5-10 days. This is the optimal time period during which the patient is able to completely get rid of a pulmonary disease of varying severity. Children aged 6 to 14 years take 1 spoon of syrup 3 times a day. If treatment is carried out using a tablet form of the drug, then the child needs to drink 1 tablet 3 times a day immediately after meals. Take the drug with a small amount of drinking water.

Adults take 2 teaspoons of syrup 3-4 times a day. Take 2 tablets 3-4 times a day. When treating chronic lung diseases, the therapeutic course for adult patients can last several months. In this case, the final decision is made only by the attending physician who is seeing the patient. When treating chronic and obstructive bronchitis, treatment can last from 1 to 3 months. After this, a short break and resumption of treatment with both syrup and Fluimucil tablets are possible.

What is better - Fluimucil or...?

Today there is no shortage of expectorants: any pharmacy will offer a dozen types of medicines. Let's compare with Fluimucil the most commonly used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

ACC

The mechanism of action of both drugs is identical, which is due to the same active substance in the composition - acetylcysteine. However, when choosing which is better - Fluimucil or ACC, you should know:

• the products differ in the additional substances they contain;
• the price for ACC is slightly lower;
• ACC has a long-acting drug (Long), which allows you to take the medicine once a day.

Fluimucil is produced by a company from Switzerland, and ACC is produced in Slovenia. However, all these differences are not fundamental. Both medications are interchangeable.

Ambroxol

Ambroxol is not an analogue, but a synonym for Fluimucil. Its active substance is ambroxol. The drug is used to treat diseases complicated by viscous sputum. It is well tolerated by patients and rarely causes side effects. When choosing Ambroxol or Fluimucil, which is better and more effective, it is important:

• Ambroxol can be taken during pregnancy (from the 2nd trimester) due to the lack of a teratogenic effect of the drug;
• Ambroxol is much cheaper than Fluimucil.

The key benefit of Fluimucil is its ability to accelerate glutathione production. It helps eliminate toxins. In addition, the product has an antioxidant effect, which stimulates the healing process. This makes Fluimucil a more powerful drug.

Lazolvan

This is a popular remedy with an expectorant and mucolytic effect. The comparison between Lazolvan and Fluimucil is very similar to the opposition between Fluimucil and Ambroxol.

Lazolvan is an analogue of Ambroxol. It can also be prescribed from the second week of pregnancy. However, it does not have an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect, so when choosing Fluimucil or Lazolvan, which is better and more effective, the first drug has an advantage.

Fluifort

The active substance of the drug is carbocisteine. According to the instructions for use, the drug has mucolytic and mucoregulatory effects. In addition, long-term use of the drug is possible for up to 6 months. At the end of therapy, the effect lasts 6–8 days. When assessing which is better - Fluimucil or Fluifort, you should know:

• Fluifort should not be recommended to patients with diabetes mellitus;
• both drugs are prohibited during pregnancy and lactation;
• Fluifort's effect extends to the respiratory tract, middle ear, and paranasal sinuses;
• Fluifort promotes mucosal regeneration, etc.

It is better to leave the choice between the two remedies to your doctor. Their effect and strength of influence are somewhat different.

Side effects

Similar reactions of the body are observed in adults and children extremely rarely, but still occur in medical practice. The following side effects and atypical reactions of the body may develop, namely:

• vomit;
• diarrhea;
• nausea;
• dry mouth;
• feeling of intense thirst;
• skin rashes;
• itching and urticaria formation;
• the appearance of tinnitus;
• internal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract;
• decreased blood clotting due to decreased platelet concentration;
• candidal stomatitis;
• sharp spasm of the bronchial lumen of varying severity;
• anaphylactic shock and collapse of the respiratory system;
• allergic rhinitis.

Considering the individuality factor of each organism, one cannot discount the possibility of other uncharacteristic symptoms present after taking Fluimucil tablets or syrup. Therefore, it is extremely important to listen to your health. If side effects occur, you should stop taking the medication and contact your doctor to select a different type of drug.

Fluimucil instructions

Fluimucil is used for diseases of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by disturbances in sputum discharge, to clear the airways of viscous secretions. The drug can be used to treat diseases such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, lung abscess, laryngotracheitis, bronchial asthma, etc. The drug is also used in the presence of purulent, as well as catarrhal otitis, sinusitis, sinusitis for easy removal of secretions.

While taking Fluimucil, side effects are possible, so be sure to consult your doctor first. While using this drug, patients may experience the following side effects:

1. When used orally, in rare cases, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, itching, allergic reactions (such as skin rashes, urticaria), tinnitus, and nosebleeds may occur.
2. With injections (parenteral administration of the drug), allergies and a slight burning sensation at the injection site are likely.
3. When inhaled, the appearance of a reflex cough, stomatitis, rhinitis and irritable reactions of the respiratory tract is likely, and in exceptional cases, the development of bronchospasm.

Note! Fluimucil is contraindicated in patients with:

1. peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach, especially during an exacerbation;
2. with personal hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine ​​and other components of the drug;
3. Children under 18 years of age are prohibited from using Fluimucil effervescent tablets.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Fluimucil can be used. However, only as prescribed by a specialist and only after a thorough analysis of the level of safety for the fetus.

Reviews

Almost all patients who treated dry cough with Fluimucil syrup or tablets respond positively to this medication. Here is just a small part of the positive reviews about this drug:

1. “Last winter I decided to take a shortcut home and walked across the frozen lake. It turned out that the ice was still too thin and I fell through. It’s good that kind people helped me get ashore and survived, but only became seriously ill. For the next 3 months he was treated for pneumonia. I was injected with various drugs, but I felt the real effect after taking a course of Fluimucil syrup. The inflammation has completely gone away, and the phlegm in my lungs no longer bothers me, nor does the dry cough itself.” - Maxim, 26 years old..
2. “My mother works as a pulmonologist at a children’s city clinical hospital. She always treats me and the other children only with Fluimucil tablets and syrup. That’s why I almost never get sick, and if a cough starts, we quickly get rid of it.” – Maria, 16 years old.
3. “My daughter is so weak that autumn, dampness and cold have not yet begun, and she is already starting to cough. And the cough is so rough and dry that it seems like a dog is barking somewhere. Thanks to my friend for recommending this amazing medicine to me. We can only save ourselves with syrup and Fluimucil tablets. I recommend to everyone! The medicine is really very good. Especially if the treatment concerns young children. The syrup has a pleasant candy taste and aroma, so children drink it with great pleasure and don’t even act harmfully.” - Daria, 33 years old.