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Expectorant . Combined product comes in the form of syrup, oral solution. In its composition contains an extract Pertussin herb thyme   or thyme , Potassium bromide. The drug contributes to liquefaction of sputum, accelerates its excretion, increases the amount of secretions in the upper respiratory tract, has expectorant action. Herb Thyme has expectorant, analgesic effects. Herb Thyme and essential oils have fungicidal, antimicrobial properties . Potassium bromide reduces the excitability of the nervous system, has expectorant effect.

Indications and contraindications:

Pertussin prescribed for whooping cough . bronchitis . tracheitis , Acute respiratory diseases as an expectorant. Taking medication Pertussin contraindicated in heart failure in the stage dekomnpensatsii, intolerance herb thyme, potassium bromide, thyme, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Side effect:

Pertussin may cause heartburn . allergic reactions . If overdose is marked nausea.

Mode of application:

Pertussin taken orally. The dosage regimen for adults: three times a day 1 tablespoon syrup solution. Children dose is reduced by half.

Special instructions:

It is not recommended to use both drugs, the effect of which is aimed at suppressing the cough reflex: libeksin . stoptussin . sinekod . Terpinkod . Codelac . Otherwise, the increased risk and the danger of stagnation of phlegm in the bronchial tree, which leads to increased infection, inflammation, promotes the growth of infection, damage the wall of the tracheobronchial tree. Pertussin syrup contains sugar, it is important to consider the appointment of patients with diabetes . The drug is released in pharmacies without a doctor's settlements, the prescription form.