Thermopsol - antitussive on plant basis.
The active component of Thermopsol is a grass of thermopsis of lanceolate (lanceolate), contains alkaloids of thermopsin, methyl cytisine, pachycarpine, saponins, resins, traces of essential oil, tannins, vitamin C.
Due to its natural composition is well tolerated by patients of any age and has minimal contraindications. The drug is used to treat bronchitis and tracheitis of varying severity and nature of origin.
Thermopsol is used as a means of complex therapy.
Clinical and pharmacological group
Phytopreparation with expectorant action.
Terms of sale from pharmacies
Can buywithout a doctor's prescription.
Price
How much does Thermopsol in pharmacies cost? The average price is at the level of30 rubles.
Composition and form of release
The drug is available in the form of tablets of flat-cylindrical form, greenish-gray, sometimes with yellow or dark impregnations (10 pcs. Each). in cell or cell-free packages, 1 or 2 packs per carton).
Content in 1 tablet:
- Active substances: the herb of lanceolate thermopsis in powder form - 6.7 mg, sodium hydrogen carbonate - 250 mg.
Auxiliary substances: talcum, potato starch.
pharmachologic effect
The main component of the cough tablets contains alkaloids, which exert a stimulating effect on the respiratory center, helps to increase the production of bronchial mucus due to specific effects on the receptors. After taking the drug, the amount of sputum is increased.
It is worth noting that the drug excites that part of the brain that is responsible for the gag reflex, so vomiting can occur when taking the tablets. The herb of thermopsis irritates the walls of the stomach and increases the production of gastric juice. Along with this, anti-inflammatory properties of phytopreparation are observed, thanks to which it is possible to increase the tone of the vessel walls.
The action of sodium hydrogencarbonate - a decrease in the acidity of gastric juice, it is thanks to this property that it is possible to protect the gastric mucosa from the irritating action of hydrochloric acid. Against the background of the complex effect of the two components, the acid-alkaline balance of the mucous contents of the bronchi changes, as a result of which the sputum is diluted and passes faster through the respiratory tract.
The therapeutic effect of taking the drug is observed after a lapse of 60 minutes. from the moment of application. The action of the tablets lasts for the next 6 hours.
Indications for use
The drug is used as an expectorant in the following cases:
- diseases of the upper respiratory tract (tracheitis, bronchitis);
- presence of difficult to separate sputum;
- dry cough;
- as prevention of coughing.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the phase of exacerbation.
Caution Termopsol is used for hypertension.
Dosage and route of administration
As indicated in the instructions for use, Thermopsol is used one tablet three times a day. Reception Termopsola on reviews is effective in the continuation of three to five days.
The increased dose for adults can be 0.1 g of herbs of thermopsis at one time (up to 0.3 g of thermopsis grass per day). For better separation of phlegm, it is recommended to take a generous warm drink.
Side effects
In general, Thermopsol tablets are well tolerated. Sometimes, against the background of their use, it is possible to develop allergic reactions (rash on the skin, its itching, changes resembling a nettle burn and called urticaria). When taking a high dosage of this drug may develop vomiting.
In case of signs of allergic reactions, taking pills should be stopped and consult a doctor.
Overdose
There is no evidence of an overdose of the drug. When taking doses significantly exceeding the maximum allowable, severe nausea and vomiting may develop. Showing enterosorbents and symptomatic therapy.
special instructions
During the course of treatment Termopsol provokes an increase in the amount of sputum, so a generous warm drink is recommended, especially for young children who do not yet know how to expectorate sputum.
During pregnancy, Termopsol may be used only in the third trimester and only after consulting a doctor.
Interaction with other drugs
Adsorbents and codeine-containing drugs reduce the absorption of Thermopsol, reducing the effectiveness of the drug.
A protivokashlevye, enveloping and drugs with astringent effect slows the process of separation of sputum.
Reviews
We offer to familiarize with reviews of people who used tablets from cough Termopsol:
- Marina. This cheap remedy cured a cold cough for her daughter. Five days later the doctor said that the result, as such, is not observed, so I prescribed a dry medicine. I do not know why it happened, it seems as if everything was right - three times a day they dissolve the pill under the tongue, did not violate the prescribed regime. The result was unhappy, in vain they bought.
- Anton. Tablets Termopsol more than once gave a child when he was ill with bronchitis. The doctor prescribed one pill three times a day. The result was, but in addition to such therapy we did a gargle of the sore with soda. After such a home treatment, the son breathed easier, slept peacefully all night. So the medicine came up to us, took with the wife and myself a note.
Analogues
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Pills for cough.
The most closely related to the action of the drug are tablets from cough containing extracts of Althea, Anisa, Oregano, Licorice, Ledum, Eucalyptus, Psyllium and Thymus.
Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Shelf life of Termopsol tablets is 4 years. They should be stored in a dark, dry place inaccessible to children at an air temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.
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