Rules and features of using Bronchicum

Instructions for use Bronchicum S for cough

The drug has a bronchodilator, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect. The drug is used to accelerate the evacuation of thick mucus from the bronchi and dilute it. One of the main advantages of the product is the stimulation of the epithelium in the bronchi. This property of Bronchicum C allows for better removal of thick mucus from the upper respiratory tract. The medicine is prescribed for the treatment of tracheitis, bronchitis and other diseases in which it is difficult to expel sputum.

According to the instructions for use, the product contains thyme extract and auxiliary components. This plant contains many trace elements, including choline, borneol, ascaridole, terpineol and cymene. Thanks to its composition, thyme has not only an expectorant, but also an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. If a specialist has not prescribed a different dosage, then treatment is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• from six months - divide the daily dosage of 5 ml into two times;
• from 12 months - 7.5 ml divided into 3 equal doses;
• from 4 years - 5 ml 2 times a day;
• from 6 years old - 5 ml in the morning, lunch and evening;
• from 12 years of age and adults - divide the daily dosage of 30 ml into three times.

Since sediment often forms at the bottom of the glass bottle, the container should be shaken vigorously before use. The duration of treatment with such a remedy will depend on the duration and severity of the illness that caused the cough. If you use it for more than 5 days, you should consult your doctor.

Release form and composition

Bronchicum S is available in the following dosage forms:

• lozenges: slightly biconvex, round, cream-colored, small inclusions are allowed (10 pieces in blisters, 2 blisters in a cardboard pack);
• syrup: transparent or slightly opalescent reddish-brown liquid, sedimentation is allowed (100 ml in glass bottles, 1 bottle in a cardboard box complete with a dispenser cup; 5 ml in mini bags, 8 or 20 mini in a cardboard box packages).

Composition of 1 lozenge:

• active ingredient: liquid extract of thyme herb* – 100 mg;
• auxiliary ingredients: acacia gum, cineole, levomenthol, stearic acid, sucrose, colloidal silicon dioxide, povidone, magnesium stearate.

Composition of 1 ml (1.26 g) syrup:

• active ingredient: liquid extract of thyme herb* – 150 mg;
• auxiliary ingredients: concentrated cherry juice, honey flavor, rose oil, sodium benzoate, liquid dextrose (glucose), invert syrup 74/95, citric acid monohydrate, sucrose solution 67%, purified water.

* The composition of the active substance includes: thyme herb (thyme) and extractant [ammonia solution 10%, glycerin 85%, ethyl alcohol 90% (v/v), water - in a ratio of 1:20:70:109].

The ratio of thyme herb to extractant is 1:2–2.5.

Is it possible to take Bronchicum S during pregnancy?

You should know that Bronchicum S should not be used by nursing mothers or during pregnancy. This ban is due to the fact that the substances contained in the product can have a detrimental effect on the baby’s body. In addition, the ethanol contained in the drug provokes the occurrence of pathologies in the fetus in the mother's womb.

In addition, you need to know that the drug is not recommended for people with epilepsy, brain injuries and diseases, as well as liver diseases. In addition to the above, Bronchicum S should not be taken simultaneously with medications that reduce the amount of mucus secreted from the bronchial tree. Failure to follow this rule will result in liquefied sputum being difficult to cough up. Also, simultaneous use of Bronchicum S and codeine-containing medications is not recommended.

In case of an overdose of the drug, you need to induce vomiting in the sick person and give him Polyphepan, Enterosgel, Polysorb, activated carbon or other agents with an absorbent effect. It must be remembered that as a result of taking a larger dose of the drug than necessary, the patient should be urgently hospitalized.

An urgent call to an ambulance is required in situations where there is loss of consciousness, a strong increase in heart rate or diarrhea. Despite its practically safe composition, Bronchicum C cough syrup, the instructions for use of which are described here, should be taken with caution.

pharmachologic effect

Important! The drug helps liquefy and expectorate mucus and relieves inflammatory processes that develop in the respiratory tract during the development of infectious respiratory diseases.
The main active component of the syrup is thyme oil, which in the syrup effectively suppresses dry cough.

The drug is effective at any stage of disease development and in most cases eliminates irritation, which provokes the cough effect, eliminating severe attacks in patients of any age.

The remedy is taken both for a dry cough and when it passes into a productive form.

But at this stage it already has a stimulating effect, promoting the evacuation of sputum from the body.

In parallel, thyme serves as a bactericidal component, which is especially active in the development of any coccal flora.

Also, when consumed as syrup, this oil envelops and protects the mucous membranes, limiting the entry and spread of harmful microorganisms on their surface.

Use of the product for children and contraindications

This product has contraindications for children. Bronchicum C should not be given to babies who are not yet six months old. Other prohibitions include:

• fructose intolerance;
• severe disturbances in the functioning of the liver and kidneys;
• whooping cough;
• chronic heart failure;
• hypersensitivity to substances contained in the medication;
• bronchial asthma;
• glucose-fructose malabsorption;
• insufficient volume of isomaltose and sucrose enzymes in the body;
• chronic alcoholism (due to the content of ethyl alcohol in Bronchicum S).

Also, Bronchicum with cough syrup, the instructions for use of which are described above, is not recommended for erosive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the medicine cannot be used for angina pectoris, glaucoma, diabetes mellitus, heart failure and glaucoma.

Feedback about use

“One evening, my five-year-old son began having severe coughing attacks that kept him and me awake all night.

And the next morning I had to take time off from work to take him to the clinic, since neither hot milk nor compresses helped.

The pediatrician immediately prescribed three doses of Bronchicum C syrup, and within the first two days we managed to get rid of the daytime cough , and at night such attacks became very weak and after a week they completely disappeared.”

Kristina Larina, Krasnodar.

“ Bronchicum C syrup was prescribed to my three-year-old daughter when she was suffering from bronchitis .

At first I was confused by the alcohol content in the medicine, but the doctor convinced me that alcohol in such quantities has no effect on the child.

to eliminate the cough with this remedy in three days.

And when six months later I caught a cold and literally couldn’t sleep from coughing attacks, I remembered that almost half a bottle of syrup was still left, and literally within a day of taking the product, the cough noticeably subsided.”

Galina Ulyanenko, Moscow.

Average price of the drug in pharmacies

Side effects of the drug may include Quincke's edema (in rare cases), skin rash and pain in the epigastric region. Also, with long-term use, digestive disorders may occur, accompanied by heaviness in the stomach.

The average price for such a drug varies from 195 to 270 rubles. It should be remembered that one course of treatment will take approximately 1.5-2 bottles of this syrup. You can buy the product at almost any pharmacy without a prescription.

If after using Bronchicum S there is no improvement in the patient’s condition within 5 days, you should stop taking the medication and consult a specialist. The same should be done if purulent sputum appears, body temperature rises, or asthma attacks occur.

What analogues can the medicine be replaced with?

Bronchicum C can be replaced with pharmaceutical analogues, including:

1. Bronchitusen Vramed . The product is recommended for antitussive therapy in children over 3 years of age and adults. Prescribed for whooping cough, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic tracheobronchitis.
2. Bronholitin Sage . The drug has an expectorant, bronchodilator and antitussive effect. Contraindications for use are thyrotoxicosis, hypersensitivity to the main component of the drug and arterial hypertension. The medicine is not recommended for people with angina pectoris. Allergic reactions may occur in the form of weakness, nausea, dizziness and palpitations. It should be remembered that Bronholitin Sage is prohibited for use by children under 3 years of age.
3. Hexapneumin . Used to treat dry (including allergic) type of cough. The drug can be used from 8 years of age. Contraindications for use are hypersensitivity to the main components of Hexapneumin and pregnancy (1st trimester). These are pholcodine, biclotymol and chlorphenamine maleate.
4. Codelmixt . These codeine-based tablets effectively fight cough by suppressing the excitability of the cough center. In addition, thanks to the additional component - paracetamol, Codelmixt copes with pain and fever. The product is recommended for use by children from the age of twelve, as well as by adults. This drug is not prescribed at any stage of pregnancy or during breastfeeding. Use with caution as it may be addictive.

All of the medications listed above should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.

Analogues of the product

Keep in mind! Among similar preparations based on herbal components, the following agents, which are similar in action to bronchicum C, can be distinguished:

1. Herbion plantain syrup . The medicine has an antibacterial and immunostimulating agent and is made with the addition of plantain juice extract. It is better suited for the treatment of productive cough, but also helps with dry cough at different stages of the development of respiratory diseases. When the product is used, a mucous substance is formed on the mucous membrane of the throat, which has an enveloping effect and protects the throat tissue from the effects of pathogenic microflora and additional cough-causing irritants.
2. Mukaltin . The drug is in tablet form, which is low in cost, but is not inferior in effectiveness to expensive syrups. Mucaltin has virtually no serious contraindications and can be prescribed even for the treatment of small children. The drug has an expectorant effect.
3. Tussamag . A medicine based on medicinal herbs, which, when taken, dilutes the mucus formed in the respiratory tract and subsequently promotes its removal from the body. In addition to herbal components, the synthetic components carvacrol and thymol are also added to the product. Such substances additionally have an antimicrobial effect.

Special instructions to remember

If necessary, Bronchicum S is prescribed to patients who are on a diet to gain weight or have diabetes. At the same time, such people should take into account that in 1 tsp. syrup contains approximately 5 bread units.

While taking the drug, you must be careful when working with moving mechanisms and driving a car or other type of transport. The drug may have a slight sedative effect and may slightly slow down the speed of psychomotor reactions.

Storage conditions must also be observed. The medicine should be kept in a dark place with low humidity. The recommended temperature is not lower than 25 degrees. After the package is opened, Bronchicum S must be taken within 4 months. After this period, the medicine loses its properties and can cause harm to health.

In addition to syrup, this brand also produces elixir, drops and lozenges. They all have a similar effect and differ almost only in the form of release and ease of use. Despite this, Bronchicum C cough syrup, instructions for use of which are presented here, is the most effective remedy.