Drops for dry cough sinekod. Sinekod or codelac neo - which is better? Impact on the body

Dry cough is debilitating and painful symptom, resulting from inflammation of the bronchial mucosa. It does not bring proper relief and benefit, it wastes time tearing the throat. Sinekod will help you get rid of a cough - instructions for use, properties and indications will tell you more about this drug.

Sinecode - effective syrup cough

Release form and composition

The international name of the product is Sinecod. International generic name– butamirate. Manufacturer: Swiss company Novartis Consumer Health.

Sinekod has 3 release forms: dragees, syrup and drops for oral administration.

The dragees are round and flat, orange in color. The pack contains 1 blister containing 10 tablets, and official instructions. The syrup is translucent, sweet, with a strong vanilla aroma. In a cardboard box - 1 dark glass bottle of 100 or 200 ml with a measuring cap, as well as an annotation. The drops are translucent, golden, and smell like vanilla. The package contains 1 dark glass bottle of 20 ml, a dropper dispenser and instructions.

Price and analogues of Sinecode

Sinekod is a medium price product.

You can purchase it at the following prices:

Dragee: 210-260 rubles.
Syrup: 250-410 rubles.
Drops: 320-425 rubles.

In pharmacies you can find analogs of Sinecode that have either similar composition, or an identical therapeutic effect.

List of the most popular drugs that can replace Sinekod.

Name	Brief description	Price
	A drug with a similar active ingredient contains a smaller dose of butamirate. Tablets or syrup.	180-230 rubles
Codelac Neo	Generic with the same release forms and dose of the active substance. It costs less, but is often accompanied by side effects.	150-275 rubles
Panatus Forte	A product with butamirate as a base, produced exclusively in the form of syrup. Completely similar to Sinekod syrup, but has more low price.	190-250 rubles
Bronchoton	A combined drug in the form of syrup that relieves the cough reflex and inflammation. Has many side effects.	60-85 rubles
	A complex remedy that has a therapeutic and cough-suppressing effect. Tablets or drops.	150-350 rubles
	A herbal syrup that dilates the bronchi and reduces swelling. Contains an alkaloid and is considered toxic.	80-110 rubles
	Syrup used for both dry and wet cough. Has a pronounced mucolytic effect.	295-400 rubles
	Belarusian syrup or drops for oral administration with similar effect and low cost.	115-210 rubles
Grippocitron-broncho	Drops or syrup that thin sputum, relieve inflammation and turn off the cough reflex.	110-145 rubles
Bronchitusen Vramed	Combined cough syrup, which has many contraindications and adverse reactions. Quickly eliminates the symptom, but does not treat the cause.	110-135 rubles
	A complex remedy in the form of tablets or syrup that treats respiratory diseases.	250-415 rubles
Fluditek	A mucolytic drug that regenerates the mucous membrane and relieves the cause of cough. Sold in the form of adult and children's syrup.	350-380 rubles

Indications for use

Sinekod is used to suppress cough in the following conditions:

Nonproductive cough in various diseases.
A symptom called "smoker's cough."
Reflex during diagnosis and surgical interventions.

Sinekod helps get rid of cough

The main effect of the drug is to eliminate the symptom. It has a weak therapeutic effect due to the saturation of organs and tissues with oxygen, but this is an auxiliary effect.

Pharmacological action

Sinekod is a non-narcotic antitussive agent central action. It acts on the cough center of the brain and suppresses the symptom. The cause of the cough and the irritants that provoke it do not disappear, but the reflex is temporarily turned off.

In addition to fighting cough, Sinekod does the following:

Expands the bronchi, allowing more air to enter the body.
Reduces lung resistance, making breathing easier.
Increases oxygen saturation of organs and tissues.

Sinekod is used only for dry, so-called “non-productive” cough. If the medicine inhibits coughing when coughing up secretions, secretions will begin to accumulate, which can cause bronchospasm or infection.

Instructions for use of Sinecode

The product must be taken orally:

The dragee is swallowed and washed down with water;
the syrup is poured into a cap and drunk;
The drops are diluted in water and drunk.

Drops are drunk 4 times a day, syrup – 3 times, dragees – 2-3 times.

For adults

The product should be drunk every 6-8 hours:

25 drops for oral administration;
15 ml of syrup;
2 tablets 2-3 times a day.

The drug can be taken for 1-2 weeks.

The syrup should be consumed every 6-8 hours

For children

The dosage regimen depends on the age of the child and the form of the drug.

Children over 15 years of age take the drug according to the adult regimen.

During pregnancy and lactation

The product is prohibited from use during breastfeeding, as well as during pregnancy in the 1st trimester. For more later It is permissible to use the drug when strict indications and under the supervision of the attending physician.

Possible side effects

To the rare negative effects, accompanying the reception of Sinekod include:

sleepy state;
dizziness;
nausea and vomiting;
diarrhea, flatulence;
itching, rashes, redness of the skin.

Diarrhea may occur after taking Sinecod

The emergence of such side effects- a rare case. Most often, the use of Sinecode is not accompanied by unpleasant symptoms.

Contraindications

The prohibitions on receiving Sinecode look like this:

The drug should be used with caution in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.

Sinecode compatibility

With other medications

Due to the cough-suppressing effect of the drug, it cannot be combined with mucolytics, so as not to provoke bronchospasm and infection. Compatibility with other groups of drugs has not been studied.

With alcohol

Drinking alcohol during treatment is not recommended.

What is better and how are they different?

Sinecode or Omnitus

These drugs have the same active ingredient, but Omnitus has a more pronounced therapeutic effect. It helps the outflow of phlegm, relieves inflammation and swelling. Omnitus has fewer side effects and also costs almost half the price.

The only disadvantage of the drug is that it cannot be used by children under 3 years of age.

Omnitus - cough syrup

Stoptussin or Sinekod

Stoptussin is an antitussive medicine with mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. It is used in the complex treatment of respiratory diseases, has a lower price and is less likely to have contraindications.

Stoptussin - accessible remedy cough

The downside of the product is that it cannot be taken by infants. The medicine is approved for children aged one year and older.

Sinecode or Codelac

Codelac is a generic version of Sinecod, notable for its low price, similar forms release and similar contraindications. The drug is used for bronchitis, laryngitis, bronchial asthma and other diseases of the respiratory tract.

Despite the same dosage, taking Codelac is often accompanied by side effects.

Codelac is similar in composition to Sinekod

Tussicode or Sinecode

Tussikod is a Belarusian analogue of Sinekod, used for dry cough with different indications. This drug is not available in Russian pharmacies. Sinekod acts faster, causes dizziness and drowsiness less often, and is also approved for use in infants.

The only advantage of Tussicode is its low price.

Tussicode is produced in Belarus

Sinekod or Ascoril

Ascoril – multifunctional drug in the form of a syrup, used both for dry and productive cough. It accelerates the liquefaction of sputum and speeds up its outflow, relieves inflammation, and also stops coughing.

Ascoril - expectorant

This remedy has more adverse reactions and is less effective against nonproductive cough. But for treating respiratory diseases and getting rid of phlegm, this is the best option.

Erespal or Sinekod

Erespal – complex drug, used to suppress cough and treat respiratory diseases. It helps to get rid of not only the cough reflex, but also the cause of its occurrence. Used for dry and wet cough.

The disadvantages of Erespal are frequent allergic reactions on the drug, problems with the digestive and cardiovascular systems while taking it, as well as the impossibility of use by children under 2 years of age.

Erespal - complex remedy cough

Sinecode or Bronholitin

Bronholitin - a remedy plant origin with an alkaloid in its composition, which relieves a hysterical cough due to dilation of the bronchi and inhibition of the cough center. The drugs are approximately equal in speed of action.

Bronholitin - plant-based syrup

The disadvantage of Bronholitin is its high toxicity. Exceeding the recommended dose of this drug is strictly prohibited.

Lazolvan or Sinekod

Lazolvan is a mucolytic drug. Unlike Sinekod, it does not suppress cough, but helps to liquefy and eliminate mucus from the bronchi. Lazolvan is used only for wet coughs, while Sinekod only helps with dry coughs.

These are medicines with different effect, so it is incorrect to compare them.

Lazolvan removes mucus from the bronchi

Compound medicinal product Sinekod

1 ml drops for oral administration contains:
Butamirate citrate – 5 mg;
Excipients, including ethyl alcohol.

10 ml of syrup contains:
Butamirate citrate – 15 mg;
Excipients.

Dosage form

drops 5 mg/ml,
syrup 0.8 mg/ml,
tablets 20 mg,
injection solution 10 mg/ml,
depot tablets 50 mg,
syrup,
apli oral for children 5 mg/ml,
drops for children 5mg/ml

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Non-narcotic antitussives

Pharmacological properties

Sinekod is an antitussive non-narcotic drug direct action. Sinekod contains the active ingredient butamirate. The drug blocks the cough center in medulla oblongata without having a depressing effect on respiratory center. Sinecode, in addition to its antitussive effect, also has a bronchodilator and some anti-inflammatory effects. The drug significantly improves spirometry and blood oxygenation.

After oral administration, the drug is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Butamirate is characterized by a high degree of binding to plasma proteins. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood plasma is achieved within 1.5 hours. The drug is metabolized in the body to form pharmacologically active metabolites. Hydrolysis of butamirate occurs in the blood. Metabolites have similar properties to butamirate pharmacological activity. The drug does not accumulate in the body; pharmacokinetics reuse the drug does not change. The half-life of the drug is 6 hours. It is excreted primarily by the kidneys, both unchanged and in the form of metabolites.

Indications for use Sinekod

The drug is used for debilitating nonproductive cough of various etiologies, including:
Dry debilitating cough with whooping cough;
Smokers' cough, dry cough due to respiratory diseases.
To suppress the cough reflex during diagnostics (bronchoscopy) and surgical interventions.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, children and infancy: drops - up to 2 months, syrup - up to 6 months, forte syrup - up to 3 years, tablets - up to 6 years, depot tablets - up to 12 years.
Contraindicated for use in the first trimester of pregnancy; in the II and III trimesters is possible only after consultation with a doctor. During breastfeeding, use is possible only if the expected effect of therapy for the mother exceeds the potential risk for the child.

Cautions for use

Prescribe with caution to patients with renal failure. It is not recommended to use during treatment alcoholic drinks and drugs that depress the central nervous system (hypnotics, antipsychotics, tranquilizers).

The drug is contraindicated for use in the first trimester of pregnancy.
In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the drug is used only as prescribed by the attending physician, who must take into account the expected benefits for the mother and possible risks for the fetus.
On at the moment There is no data on the excretion of butamirate in breast milk. If it is necessary to prescribe the drug during lactation, it is recommended to resolve the issue of stopping breastfeeding.

Interactions with drugs

No data available.

Directions for use and dosage Sinecode

It is recommended to take the drug before meals; drops, if necessary, are dissolved in a small amount of water.
The dosage of the drug and the course of treatment are prescribed individually by the attending physician.

Syrup:
Children aged 3 to 6 years are usually prescribed 5 ml of the drug 3 times a day.
Children aged 6 to 12 years are usually prescribed 10 ml of the drug 3 times a day.
Children aged 12 years and older are usually prescribed 15 ml of the drug 3 times a day.
Adults are usually prescribed 15 ml of the drug 3-4 times a day.
When taking the syrup, it is recommended to use a measuring cap.

Drops for oral use:
Children aged 2 months to 1 year are usually prescribed 10 drops 4 times a day.
Children aged 1 to 3 years are usually prescribed 15 drops 4 times a day.
Children over 3 years of age, adolescents and adults are prescribed 25 drops 4 times a day.

Side effects

When using the drug, patients experienced the following: side effects:
From the central side nervous system: increased fatigue, headache, dizziness.
From the outside gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, stool disorders.
Allergic reactions: itchy skin, rash, urticaria.

Overdose

In case of an overdose of the drug, patients experienced symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stool disturbances, drowsiness, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, loss of consciousness.
In case of overdose, gastric lavage and use of enterosorbents are indicated. In addition, the administration of osmotic laxatives and measures to maintain respiratory and cardiovascular system.

Storage conditions

It is recommended to store the drug in a dry place at a temperature of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Shelf life – 5 years.

Instructions for medical use drug

(butamirate | butamirate)

Registration number:

Trade name: SINECODE ®

International generic name: Butamirat.

Dosage form:

drops for oral administration for children.

Compound.
Active ingredient: Butamirate citrate 5 mg/ml.
Excipients: sorbitol solution 70% w/v, glycerin (glycerol), sodium saccharin, benzoic acid, vanillin; ethanol 96% v/v, sodium hydroxide 30% w/v, purified water

Description: From colorless to colorless with a yellowish tint, transparent liquid liquid with the smell of vanilla.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

centrally acting antitussive

ATX code: R05DB13.

Pharmacological properties
Butamirate, the active substance of the drug Sinecod, is a centrally acting antitussive agent, neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to alkaloidamopia. It has an expectorant, moderate bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effect, has a direct effect on the cough center, improves spirometry (reduces airway resistance) and blood oxygenation.

Pharmacokinetics
Butamirate is quickly and completely absorbed when taken orally. After taking 150 mg of butamirate, the maximum plasma concentration of the main metabolite (2-phenylbutyric acid) is reached after approximately 1.5 hours and is 6.4 μg/ml. The half-life is 6 hours. When the drug is re-administered, its concentration in the blood remains linear and no accumulation is observed. Hydrolysis of butamirate, initially to 2-phenylbutyric acid and diethylaminoethoxyethanol, begins in the blood. These metabolites also have antitussive activity. Like butamirate, metabolites have an almost maximum (about 95%) degree of binding to plasma proteins, which, among other things, determines their long period plasma half-life. Metabolites are excreted mainly in the urine, and metabolites with an acidic reaction in to a large extent associated with glucuronic acid.

Indications for use
Dry cough of any etiology (including whooping cough). Suppression of cough in pre- and postoperative period during surgical interventions and bronchoscopy.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, childhood up to 2 months.

Use during pregnancy and lactation
In animal studies, no adverse effects on the fetus were observed. There have been no controlled studies in pregnant women. In this regard, Sinekod should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the II and III trimesters, the use of Sinekod is possible, taking into account the benefits for the mother and the potential risk for the fetus. Considering the lack of data on the release of the active substance from mother's milk, the appointment of Sinekod during lactation is not recommended.

Directions for use and doses
Inside, before meals.
Children from 2 months to 1 year - 10 drops 4 times a day;
from 1 to 3 years - 15 drops 4 times a day;
from 3 years and older - 25 drops 4 times a day.

Side effects
Skin rash, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness (frequency less than 1%), allergic reactions.

Overdose
Symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance and decreased blood pressure.
Treatment: activated carbon, saline laxatives, maintaining the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Interaction with other drugs
Any drug interactions for butamirate are not described.

Special instructions.
The drops contain saccharin and sorbitol as sweeteners, so they can be prescribed to patients diabetes mellitus.

Release form.
Oral drops for children, 20 ml in dark glass bottles equipped with a dropper-dispenser made of low-density polyethylene and polypropylene caps. Each bottle along with instructions is placed in a cardboard box.

Best before date
5 years. Do not use after expiration date.

Storage conditions
The drug should be stored at temperatures below 30°C, protected from exposure high temperatures. Keep out of the reach of children.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies.
Without a doctor's prescription.

Name and address of the manufacturer:
Novartis Consumer Health SA, Switzerland. (Novartis Consumer Health SA, Switzerland). Re de Letraz PO Box 269.

Representative office in Russia:
Moscow, B. Palashevsky lane, 15

Consumer complaints should be directed to the manufacturer.

During colds The respiratory organs are primarily affected by infection. There can be many reasons for a cough, but, as a rule, it is a consequence of a respiratory tract disease. With the help of coughing, the body tries to get rid of accumulated harmful substances. But sometimes it becomes almost suffocating, and without the use of medicine it is impossible to cope with it. When a child is strong paroxysmal cough, then this causes his parents special concern.

How to choose a suitable effective remedy that will help cope with the problem and will not cause trouble in the form of unforeseen complications? Among the most effective drugs in terms of bronchodilator action is Sinekod. This medicine is recommended for various types cough for both adults and children.

When is Sinekod prescribed?

Sinekod cough syrup will help eliminate coughing attacks in children, as well as in adults.
Produces medical drug Swiss pharmaceutical company, which became part of the Novartis concern. It produces medications used for inflammatory diseases of the organs. respiratory system. The drug is produced in the following forms:

Pills.
Drops.
Syrup for children.

Sinekod for adults is often prescribed in tablets. Sinekod tablets and Sinekod drops are also suitable for teenagers. Syrup is most often used for children, but drops can also be used for them. The method of administration, as well as how many days to take the medicine, is determined by a specialist.

This drug has a good bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effect. Sinecode – good remedy against cough with central action.

The main active ingredient of the drug is butamirate citrate (15 mg in 1 ml), as well as excipients: sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharinate, sorbitol, benzoic acid, glycerol, vanilla flavor, ethanol, purified water.

Sinecode is prescribed in the following cases:

"Barking" cough with whooping cough.
Dry cough with infectious lesions respiratory tract (for example, tracheitis, bronchitis).
During bronchoscopy.

The drug may be prescribed for use before surgical treatment respiratory organs.

It has been noted that the drug also has good action with inflammation of the pharynx (pharyngitis). As a result of the development of pharyngitis, the cough shifts to the lungs, so the doctor can rightfully prescribe this medication to eliminate it. Sinekod for bronchitis soothes cough, bringing the patient the desired relief.

The drug can be prescribed for any type inflammatory diseases accompanied by a strong dry paroxysmal cough.

It suppresses the cough reflex well and does not have a negative effect on respiratory function. This remedy makes breathing easier and significantly reduces cough.

Maximum main concentration active substance in the blood plasma will be observed approximately one and a half to two hours after administration. The product is intended for oral administration. Drops are diluted with a small amount of liquid; syrup for children is given in pure form. The manufacturer recommends taking the medicine before meals. The dose is indicated in the instructions for the medication.

Syrup is often used for children. Sinekod tablets and Sinekod drops are more suitable for teenagers and adults.

Sinekod tablets are available in 10 pieces per package.

To date, there is no information about negative impact this remedy on the liver and kidneys. It is excreted from the body mainly in urine. Sinecode has analogues that contain the same main active ingredient butamerate; the only differences are that the medications have different auxiliary components.

Advantages of the drug

It should be remembered that the body’s immune forces are much weaker in a child than in an adult. This system is in the process of formation in children. Infections penetrate the child’s body more easily. One of the main advantages of Sinecode is that it is easily tolerated by patients of any age.

Sinekod helps a lot for dry coughs. The bronchilytic effect that the cough medicine Sinekod has on the body helps relieve bronchospasms, and coughing will become productive. Under the influence of the drug, the intensity of coughing attacks is significantly reduced, since the surface of the bronchi is moistened. This reduces swelling in the respiratory organs and normalizes their functioning.

The syrup is available in a glass bottle dark color 100 and 200 ml each, the package also contains a measuring container. The liquid has a vanilla scent. Its color can be transparent or yellowish-brown. The package contains a measuring cap. The syrup has a soft pleasant taste, which makes it much easier for children to take, because not every child is able to swallow a pill.

Sinekod is good because it is not addictive.

After oral administration, the medicine is easily absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract. The drug can be prescribed to people with diabetes, since it contains sweeteners, not sugar.

Young mothers have a question: what better than a drop or syrup? It is better to consult your doctor on this issue. In general, the drug can be considered safe and quite effective. It is also good because it does no harm gastrointestinal tract child.

In pharmacies, Sinekod is available without a prescription.

If the medicine is prescribed and used correctly, taking into account all the doctor’s recommendations, then the treatment period is significantly reduced, sputum is cleared faster and easier, general health the patient improves significantly.

Disadvantages of the drug

With all the obvious advantages, even this effective remedy There are a number of disadvantages that you should be aware of.

The drug has a number of contraindications. It cannot be used:

for pulmonary hemorrhages;
children under three years of age;
during pregnancy;
people with fructose and sorbitol intolerance.

The drug contains sorbitol, so it should not be taken by people with hereditary fructose intolerance.

You should also be aware that the product contains a certain amount of ethanol. That is why it should be used with caution by people prone to drug addiction, as well as those with brain diseases, patients with epilepsy or patients with serious problems liver. Allergic reactions occur less frequently. Their appearance is possible with special sensitivity to individual components medicines.

The use of Sinecode in any form in the 1st trimester of pregnancy is strictly prohibited; in the future, it can be prescribed if there is an urgent need at the discretion of the attending physician. The specialist prescribes this drug based on the appropriateness of its use.

If a doctor prescribes this drug to a woman during breastfeeding, then breast-feeding should be temporarily stopped by switching to mixtures.

About the penetration of the active substance into breast milk no information available at this time. Still, do not take risks with taking the drug while breastfeeding your baby. This issue should be resolved exclusively by a specialist. Due to safety reasons for the pregnant woman and her unborn child, the doctor must weigh the benefits of taking the medicine in relation to possible consequences. The medicine is prescribed only when the benefit of use is higher than the risk of complications.

When testing the drug on animals in laboratory conditions it was found that it does not have a negative effect on the developing fetus, but there is no information of this kind about people.

In case of an overdose of the drug, the patient may experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. In this case, it is necessary to immediately rinse the stomach and take activated charcoal or any other suitable enterosorbent. As prescribed by your doctor, you may be advised to take certain medications that have a laxative effect. Procedures aimed at maintaining normal cardiac and respiratory activity may be prescribed by a doctor.

IN in rare cases Sinekod can cause drowsiness.

The drug should be kept in such a place that it is inaccessible to children. Unfortunately, the bottle does not provide protection, and the child is quite capable of opening it on his own. An overdose of the drug may occur, because children take it with pleasure because it tastes good. Therefore, parents need to put the syrup away.

Remember: Sinekod does not help against a wet cough!

With a wet cough, this drug can cause mucus to stagnate in the lungs. It should not be used for this type of cough because it has a thinning effect and can cause pneumonia. The accumulation of sputum can provoke bronchospasm in the child or lead to infection of the respiratory tract.

What you should know before using Sinecode

If you or your child have taken the drug for a week, and the cough still persists, you should consult a doctor - perhaps it is not suitable for you for some reason and you need to prescribe another drug.

Since the drug inhibits the cough reflex, it should not be taken in combination with other antitussives. This can lead to complications, in particular? to stagnation of secretions in the lungs.

Do not self-medicate by prescribing the drug to your child without first consulting with your doctor.

Before purchasing a product from a pharmacy, carefully study all the recommendations provided by the manufacturer. Instructions for use of Sinekod syrup for children contain complete information about how to take the medicine.

The medicine must be stored at a temperature of 15 to 30 degrees. If the product is sealed, its shelf life is five years, after opening - one year.

Remember to wash and dry the cap after each use of the package.

The cost of the syrup is considerable: on average, it ranges from 300 rubles per 200 ml - due to the fact that it is produced in Switzerland. The price is quite high, but the effect produced on the patient is very good.

In general, the medicine copes well with dry cough in a child. There is an opinion that the drug only suppresses cough, but does not cure it. In general, this is true.

Sinekod is a medicine that helps relieve unpleasant symptom and bring relief to the patient, but it does not eliminate the root cause.

Do not prescribe the drug to yourself or your child; only a specialist can determine whether it is necessary to take it. He bases his decision on the general clinical picture disease and the patient's test results.

Sinecode – good helper in relieving cough, but it is very important that the attending physician correctly diagnoses the disease and eliminates the cause of the cough.

Children often have a protracted, painful cough caused by a viral or bacterial infection, increasing sensitivity cough receptors. The choice of drug in this case is the task of the doctor, who takes into account individual characteristics the course of the pathology. Currently, Sinekod is often prescribed for the treatment of bronchi - the instructions for use for children contain information on contraindications - the drug is taken orally, has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory property and improves oxygenation of the baby's blood.

Cinecode for children

A new generation mucolytic drug blocks the cough reflex, acting on a certain area of the brain, which is also responsible for liquefying mucus and increasing the lumen of the bronchi. Despite the fact that Sinekod is a medicine that is sold without a prescription, before using it you need to consult a doctor and carefully study the instructions.

The drug for children provides cough suppression by acting directly on the cough center and without inhibiting the function of the part of the brain responsible for breathing. In addition, the instructions for use of Sinecode say that the medicine has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps to ease breathing due to its bronchodilator effect. The advantage of the drug is that it active substances suppress cough, relieve swelling of the laryngeal mucosa and activate the process of secretion of sputum from the body.

Sinekod should be taken exclusively for dry cough. As a rule, doctors prescribe it to children who often suffer from acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, as part of complex therapy. The drug is used for non-productive cough and to relieve the cough reflex during surgery or bronchoscopy. This non-narcotic drug is approved for children aged 2 months and older.

Compound

The medicine for children, according to the instructions, contains butamirate citrate as the main active ingredient. This substance has a pronounced therapeutic effect. Additional substances Sinecode includes:

sodium saccharite;
sorbitol solution 70%;
benzoic acid;
sodium hydroxide;
vanillin.

Release form

Sinekod is given to children to relieve cough symptoms and ease breathing. For ease of use, the product is produced in several forms. Sinecode is available in the form:

tablets;
drops;
syrup;
ampoules with solution.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug for children, according to the information in the instructions for use, has an antitussive effect. This effect is provided active ingredients Sinekoda: positive dynamics are achieved by stopping cough while affecting the baby’s brain. The drug blocks certain receptors, as a result of which the bronchi do not receive a signal, due to which coughing attacks stop.

The medicine belongs to a group of drugs with a central antitussive effect that relieve symptoms by affecting a specific area of the child’s brain. This fact means that there is no risk of resumption of seizures in the baby under the influence of irritants until the effect of the medication wears off. Sinekod, according to the instructions, has a number useful properties, in addition to the antitussive effect:

reduces airway resistance;
expands the lumen of the bronchi;
stimulates improvement of blood oxygen saturation.

Complex therapeutic effects not only leads to the relief of coughing attacks, but also helps to saturate the child’s organs and tissues with oxygen, due to which the recovery process occurs faster. At orally Sinekoda active substances are completely absorbed by the intestines, while maximum effect occurs 1.5 hours after using the drug. The medication, however, does not accumulate in children's body, and is quickly removed through the genitourinary system.

Indications for use

Antitussive drugs such as Sinecoda are intended to eliminate attacks severe cough. In this case, the medication is prescribed only if the symptom is dry. Indications for use of the medicine, according to the instructions, are:

bronchitis;
whooping cough;
acute respiratory infections, ARVI;
respiratory tract diseases (pharyngitis, pleurisy, tracheitis, bronchial asthma, etc.);
flu;
suppression of cough attacks during diagnostic or surgical procedures.

Contraindications

In order to avoid negative consequences treatment with Sinekod, before using the medicine it is better to consult a doctor and study the instructions for use in detail. The drug is contraindicated:

during pregnancy, lactation;
sensitivity to substances in the composition of the product;
age under 2 months (for drops) and up to 3 years (for syrup).

Directions for use and dosage

Medicine should be taken before meals, and the bottle must be shaken first to stir its contents. To maintain the exact dosage, you can use a tablespoon into which you measure required quantity drops In addition, you can use a special measuring cap. You can give the drug to your child along with a small amount of plain water. Children with diabetes can be given medicine only as prescribed by a doctor, who sets the exact dosage of Sinecod.

Sinekod in drops for children

The medication contains sorbitol, benzoic acid and other excipients. Sinekod in the form of drops is available in a dark glass bottle of 10 or 20 ml. The drug is specially designed for children infancy, so it can be used to treat babies 6 months and older. When using drops, they can be diluted with warm boiled water. Since Sinekod stimulates the production of mucus, due to the accumulation of phlegm in respiratory tract The child should not be left alone after taking drops; it is better to lay him on his side or keep him in vertical position.

The number of drops, as well as the duration of the course of treatment, is prescribed by the pediatrician individually for each patient. Dosages of the drug indicated in the instructions for use of Sinecode:

2-12 months – 4 times a day before meals, 10 drops;
1-3 years – 4 times a day, 15 drops;
over 3 years – 4 times a day, 25 drops.

Sinekod syrup

This form the medication is a colorless clear liquid, contains saccharin and sorbitol, so it has a pleasant, sweet taste and vanilla smell. Baby syrup can be used to treat children with diabetes and obesity. The packaging of the medicine contains a bottle made of dark glass with a volume of 100 or 200 ml, a measuring container, and instructions. The syrup is used to treat respiratory diseases in children over 3 years old.

The instructions provide for the possibility of treating young children and adolescents with the drug in syrup form. Acceptable dosage:

3-5 years – 5 ml three times a day before meals;
6-12 years – 10 ml three times a day;
over 12 years old – 3 times a day, 15 ml.

Dragee

The medicine in tablet form must be taken at regular intervals. So, if you need to drink the product twice a day, then the optimal interval would be 12 hours. When taking Sinekod three times a day in tablet form, the break between tablets is 8 hours. It is recommended to take the medication for dry cough in the following dosages:

6-12 years – 1 tablet 2 times a day;
12-15 years – 1 tablet 3 times a day;
after 15 years – 2 tablets 2-3 times a day.

Drug interactions

No studies have been conducted on the interaction of Sinecod with other drugs. However, doctors do not recommend combining it with medications that suppress wet cough: These drugs have opposite functions, and when they are combined, side effects or complications may occur. In addition, experts strongly do not recommend taking Sinecod simultaneously with other expectorants or drugs whose action is aimed at relieving cough.

Side effects and overdose

As a rule, Sinekod is well tolerated by young children (reviews testify to this), and side effects are recorded extremely rarely and mainly arise due to individual intolerance components of the drug. Overdose occurs even less frequently, since the active substances of the drug are quickly removed from the body after use. Possible side effects of Sinekod, according to the instructions.