Bronchicum C: instructions for use, reviews and analogues
How is the Bronchicum C medication used? Instructions for the use of this tool will be presented below. Also from the materials of this article you will learn about what the patients say about this medicine, in what form it goes on sale and what properties it possesses. 
Form, description, packaging, composition
You can buy the preparation "Bronchicum C" in the following forms:
- Syrup. Oral clear solution( can be with light opalescence) has a reddish-brown color, as well as a weak aroma of honey. Its active substance is a liquid extract of thyme herb. The following are used as auxiliary elements: pink oil, sodium benzoate, cherry flavor, honey aroma, invert sugar syrup, dextrose liquid, citric acid monohydrate and purified water. You can buy this medication in glass bottles, which are placed in cardboard boxes along with the dispensed cup.
- Drowsy tablets "Bronhicum C".Cough lozenges also contain thyme liquid extract. As additional components, sucrose, cineole, povidone, acacia, magnesium stearate, ethanol, silicon dioxide, stearic acid and glycerol are added in them. This form of the drug has a cream color and is available in blisters and cardboard packages, respectively.
Pharmacological characteristics of
What is the principle of action of the drug "Bronchicum C"( lozenges)?Instruction for use indicates that this medication is made only from plant material, so it is not only highly effective, but also completely safe for health.
Taking this medication helps to reduce the viscosity of the sputum and its subsequent separation. In other words, pastilles and syrup "Bronhicum C" have an expectorant effect. They also reduce inflammation and remove the swelling of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tree. In addition, this agent can activate the immune system.
It should also be noted that this medication additionally has bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
Such constituents of essential oils as thymol, borneol, ursolic acid and pinene, contribute to bactericidal effect.
Indications for use
Do you know about what the medication "Bronchicum C" is prescribed from? Instruction for use says that this tool is used as part of a comprehensive treatment of respiratory diseases, which are of an inflammatory nature. This drug contributes to improved sputum discharge, eliminating cough and easing the patient's condition.
Contraindications to the use of
Are there any contraindications to the Bronchicum C preparation? Testimonials of experienced doctors report that this medication has a small list of prohibitions. The instructions indicate the following contraindications for the use of this medication:
- heart failure;
- is a malabsorption syndrome;
- alcoholism;
- gestation period;
- intolerance( congenital) of fructose and glucose;
- children under 6 months;
- insufficiency of sugar and isomaltase;
- period of breastfeeding;
- lesions of the kidneys and liver, taking place in a severe degree;
- individual intolerance of the main and auxiliary components.
It should also be noted that the drug in question with extreme caution and only after consultation with the doctor must be taken with liver disease, brain trauma and epilepsy.
Preparation "Bronchicum C"( tablets): instruction for use
Pastilles, or so-called tablets for cough, must be absorbed in the mouth until they are completely dissolved.
For children younger than 12 years this drug is prescribed in the amount of 1 lozenges three times a day. As for adult patients and adolescents from 12 years old, they are recommended to use 2 dissolving tablets three times a day.
The course of taking this medication is determined by the doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the person and the course of the disease.
How should I take medicinal syrup?
The dosage of the syrup "Bronchicum C" is selected by the doctor on an individual basis. As a rule, it depends on the age of the patient:
- for children aged 12 and older, the suspension is prescribed in the amount of two dessert spoons three times a day;
- for children 6-12 years old is recommended to take the drug on one dessert spoon three times a day;
- for children 2-6 years should be given on a dessert spoon of syrup twice a day;
- for children 1-2 years, prescribe a syrup in the amount of ½ dessert spoon three times a day, and babies at the age of 6-12 months - the same dose, but twice a day.
Adverse events
With the recommended dosages, the Bronchicum C medication practically never causes side effects. Although in rare cases it can still contribute to the emergence of the following reactions:
- From the side of the digestive tract: gastritis, nausea, indigestion.
- Allergy: skin rash, face swelling, urticaria, swelling of the pharynx and mouth( Quincke's edema).
Compatibility of the drug with other medications
It is highly undesirable to take Bronchicum C at the same time as antitussive drugs. Also it is not recommended to combine it with drugs that reduce the formation of sputum. This fact is due to the fact that such an effect can contribute to the difficulty of sparing phlegm.
Breastfeeding and gestational period
Because of the presence of thyme extract, the drug in question is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Otherwise, it can lead to a threat of miscarriage. It should also be noted that "Bronchicum S" is prohibited to use during breastfeeding.
Special recommendations
Syrup "Bronchicum C"( from cough) contains about 5.6% by volume of ethyl alcohol. Therefore it is not recommended to appoint it to people suffering from alcoholism.
If the patient's condition does not improve or if asthma attacks develop, purulent sputum forms, and the body temperature rises, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Patients with diabetes should be aware that the drug in question contains sucrose.
Cost and analogues of the medicine
How much does the drug "Bronchicum C" cost? Its price depends on the form of release. The average cost of syrup varies between 270-300 rubles. As for the resorption tablets, they can be purchased for 170-190 rubles( 20 pieces).
How can I replace the drug "Bronchicum C" with a cough? The following medicines have the same principle of action: "Broncholitin", "Doctor MOM", "Codelac Broncho", "Evkabal", "Herbion", "Doctor Theiss Bronhosept", "Bronchipret".
Reviews of
According to the reviews of patients, this medication is effective as a cough remedy, which is good and quickly contributes to sputum discharge. Most people who use this medicine get cough on the third day of treatment. Even those patients who previously did not trust syrups and pastilles, after trying the drug "Bronchicum C", were convinced of its high efficiency.
Most commonly, adults use absorbable tablets. They argue that they are very convenient to use at home and at work. Due to the pleasant taste of the lozenge, children also like them very much.