In what cases are they effective?
Many specialists prescribe Mucaltin to their patients for coughs. It helps thin mucus. Also effective for the following diseases:
- tracheitis;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia.
It is worth not only understanding how to use the drug correctly for adults and children, but also knowing that the medicine only helps to alleviate the patient’s condition. To treat the disease itself and eliminate its source, it will not be enough to take only Mucaltin. In this case, complex therapy is necessary. The drug increases the effectiveness of other medications against infectious diseases.
Before deciding on the method of administration and dose, you should consult a specialist. Many patients are aware of the cases in which the drug is effective and take the pills themselves, without thinking about the possible consequences. Such actions can only worsen the situation and the disease will take a chronic form, since severe respiratory diseases cannot be cured without the use of antibiotics.
All questions regarding admission should be discussed with your doctor.
For which cough should I use it?
The whole difference between a dry and wet cough is that with the dry type, mucus does not form, while with the wet type, a large amount of sputum appears. In what case is Mucaltin prescribed? Instructions for use for children answer this question in detail.
The instructions say that the drug has a strong expectorant effect, which is why it should be used only for wet coughs characterized by difficult removal of sputum. If you take Mucaltin with a dry cough, severe irritation of the mucous membranes of the pharynx will occur.
You can identify a wet cough in a child by the following signs:
- dull wheezing when breathing;
- the appearance of yellow or greenish mucus when coughing;
- severe coughing attacks most often appear after waking up;
- the voice becomes hoarse or hoarse.
Even if you are absolutely sure that your child has a wet type of cough, you should not self-medicate! Only a pediatrician will be able to select the optimal dosage of the drug and prescribe a suitable treatment regimen.
Instructions for use
The optimal dose for children and adults is determined by a specialist. The medicine should be taken 30 minutes before meals. For an adult patient, 2 tablets are enough for 1 dose. Up to 4 doses are possible per day. The tablets need to be sucked like candy or used in solution form. The required daily dose should be dissolved in half a liter of drinking water. If the tablet is swallowed, take it with plenty of water.
The instructions for children say that from the age of 12 you can give the same dose as an adult. Children aged 3-12 years are given 1 tablet 3 times a day with an interval of at least 3 hours.
The drug is allowed for pregnant women only in the 3rd trimester, but the dosage should not be the maximum. If there are chronic pathologies, then the possibility of taking the medicine is determined by the doctor. Pregnant women should avoid taking it if they have gastritis or diabetes. The same situation occurs when breastfeeding. The issue is resolved individually. Contraindications do not say anything about the lactation period, if taking the drug does not lead to allergic reactions in the mother and her baby.
The duration of the treatment bite is no longer than 2 weeks. During pregnancy – up to 7 days. The drug is used as part of complex treatment.
Contraindications
Like any other drug, Mucaltin has contraindications for children. According to the instructions for use, these include:
- allergy to plant components, including marshmallow root;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers;
- age up to one year.
The last point is not stated in the instructions for use, but most pediatricians are of the opinion that Mucaltin should not be prescribed to children at this age. This is explained by the fact that no studies have been conducted on the effect of the drug in treating such young children.
Analogs
Good analogues include:
- Pertussin. The medicine in the form of syrup and oral solution has an expectorant effect. Used by adults and children.
- Gedelix. The herbal product has an antispasmodic and expectorant effect. Prescribed to adults and children over 2 years of age.
- Pectusin. The drug in tablet form has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Can be used from 7 years of age.
- Althea syrup. A drug that has anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects. Used by adults and children.
Is Mucaltin suitable for children and at what age?
Many parents are concerned about the question: is Mucaltin suitable for children and at what age? The instructions for use do not indicate age restrictions, however, most pediatricians prescribe this drug from 3 years of age.
In rare cases, when a child has a severe cough that makes breathing difficult, the doctor may prescribe Mucaltin to a child less than 2 years old. In this case, it is necessary to strictly follow the prescribed dosage and instructions for use to avoid side effects or complications.
When is a medicine prohibited?
The drug is not recommended in the following cases:
- In case of individual intolerance to the components of the mucolytic. An allergic reaction may occur to the marshmallow plant extract and may include a rash-urticaria, nausea and dizziness. It is urgent to replace the drug with an analogue.
- If the patient has diagnoses such as gastric and duodenal ulcers. Active substances enhance peristalsis of smooth muscles of organs.
- If the patient has diabetes mellitus
, because Mucaltin contains marshmallow polysaccharides. - IN first trimester
pregnancy, as it can cause allergies and increased uterine tone (although the instructions do not warn of such consequences). - During lactation
, because the components of the medicine pass through the milk to the newborn. - When used simultaneously with Codeine
and other antitussive drugs. These are opposite agents that will lead to worsening of the separation of liquefied sputum.
Mucaltin can be purchased without a prescription - there are not many prohibitions in contrast to the rapid therapeutic effect of the drug.
When using Mucaltin, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting may occur as side effects.
Since Mucaltin is made from natural raw materials, it has almost no contraindications, but there are still restrictions on use.
Medicine price range
The cost of Mucaltin is another bonus of the drug. A blister with 10 tablets can cost only 9 rubles
.
And 30 is already 73 rubles
. Why such a gap? The price of tablets depends on the manufacturer. Mukaltin is produced by “Pharmstandard” (Russia), “Update PFK” (Russia), “Khimpharm” (Kazakhstan), “Tathimfarmpreparaty” (Russia), “Galichfarm” (Ukraine), “Medisorb” (Russia), “Uralbiopharm” ( “Russia) and others. When purchasing a product from any manufacturer, you need to remember the shelf life of the medicine, which lasts 24 months from the date of issue.
Mucaltin is an example of an effective drug at a low price, whose action has been tested by time.
Dissolve or burn with water?
The question of how to take Mucoltin correctly has always caused a lot of controversy. How should you take cough tablets: dissolve in water, swallow or dissolve? Traditionally, the pills are supposed to be dissolved in the mouth until dissolved. Doctors insist on this method of use in cases of severe cough. When absorbed, the drug begins to act faster.
Swallowing a tablet and washing it down with water is not a mistake, since adults can drink Mucaltin for a cough in various ways.
It’s just that in this case the product will take longer to dissolve in the stomach, and the effect will come later. Today, Mucaltin manufacturers offer the drug for any method of use. So, the drug is available in different forms:
- granules;
- pills;
- chewing plates;
- powder for preparing a solution.
Patients who drink medicinal tablets should definitely pay attention to the interaction of Mucaltin with certain drinks. Some chemical elements included in the drug can interact with drinks. As a result, compounds are formed that can harm human health. Therefore, it is not recommended to take Mucaltin tablets with the following drinks:
- coffee;
- compotes and juices containing fruit acid;
- milk;
- alcoholic drinks.
It is best to take the medicine with plenty of clean, still water.
Efficiency of the drug
Let's take a look at patient reviews about the drug:
- I gave Mucaltin to my little daughter for a cough
. She liked the pills. I dissolved them in water and they hissed. They were good for coughs, but only if prescribed by a doctor. They are not expensive, children drink them well. The cough went away after some time. The child did not notice any adverse reactions when taking Mucaltin. I also used it myself, but I have stomach problems, so I drank with caution. - I often use Mucaltin to treat coughs in children with allergies
. They do not have any negative reactions. I use inhalations and mineral water at the same time. I noticed that it is better to stop taking it after the symptoms have subsided. - Even in my youth, I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis
. I was tormented by a constant “barking” cough, sometimes there was even pain. Mom always gave me Mukaltin. Now I undergo regular preventive care and therefore get sick much less often. But if I still manage to catch inflammation, I always drink Mucaltin. It is not expensive, but is very effective.
When taking this product, you should not expect a quick effect. The therapeutic effect accumulates gradually, and the effect and result of using the drug depends on regular use and dosage. Positive dynamics from the use of Mucaltin is observed with correct use already on the first day of treatment.
Many people are interested in whether it is possible to give children Mucaltin for cough? Yes, for the little ones you can choose Mukaltin in the form of syrup. Or simply dissolve the tablet in juice or sweet tea, and then taking the drug will not cause any difficulties for children. Mucaltin is a proven, inexpensive and effective cough remedy. But despite the fact that the drug is of plant origin, it is recommended to use it as prescribed by a doctor.
Indications and therapeutic effect
Referring to herbal expectorant medications, Mucaltin is prescribed to patients who have the following diagnoses:
- Tracheobronchitis;
- Pneumonia;
- Obstructive bronchitis;
- Cystic fibrosis;
- Emphysema;
- Tuberculosis;
- Inflammation of the soft palate;
- Tracheitis.
All diseases are united by the fact that an inflammatory process develops in the respiratory organs, during which a viscous liquid is formed, which is very difficult to separate.
Mucaltin therapy occurs simultaneously with other medications.
The components of the medicine act on the nerve endings of the gastric mucosa. Because of this, secretion in the bronchi increases. Therefore, Mucaltin is classified as a secretolytic
. At the same time, due to increased muscle contractions, the motor activity of the epithelium of the respiratory tract mucosa increases.
The sputum becomes more liquid without increasing in volume at all, making it easier to leave the body.
The therapeutic effect of Mucaltin effectively prevents the accumulation of mucus and thus gets rid of complications.
This complex role in the healing process goes to marshmallow. At the same time, the plant extract fights inflammation, protects tissues from inflammatory plaque and promotes tissue regeneration. Sodium bicarbonate
alkalizes the environment and dissolves the gel-like consistency, thereby reducing the viscosity level of sputum.
Composition and release form
Mucaltin tablets contain the healing power of marshmallow
, which has long been used in medicine and pharmacology. The dry extract of the roots of the plant, namely its polysaccharides, is the most important component of the drug. This is almost a sixth of one tablet.
The following are used as additional elements, each of which has its own role:
- acid salt of carbonic acid and sodium;
- wine acid;
- calcium stearate.
Some manufacturers add additional components such as a sugar substitute and magnesium salt to the Mucaltin tablet formulation.
The plant base of Mucaltina is distinguished by its brownish color and specific smell. The tablets have a cylindrical shape, convex on both sides, with a groove running down the middle. They can be purchased from different manufacturers in blister packs containing 10
or
20
pieces, or in plastic jars, the contents of which can consist of 20, 30, and so on pieces (up to 100).
Possibility of overdose
Based on the instructions for use of the drug Mucaltin, an overdose in children can still occur. An increased content of active substances of tablets in the body can lead to the side effects described above. There is a high risk of nausea, rash, itching and even vomiting.
In such cases, you should immediately stop taking the medication and consult your doctor. To eliminate the symptoms of intoxication, it is recommended to give the child as much fluid as possible, and also to use available sorbents, for example, Smecta or Polysorb.
