Ascoril is a curing drug for bronchodilator, expectorant action, which includes guaifenesin, bromhexine and salbutamol. Salbutamol has a stimulating effect on the receptors, which are found in the bronchi, in the vessels and the uterus. Due to such receptors, the vital capacity of the lungs is established and the normal dilatation of the heart arteries occurs. Bromhexine is responsible for liquefaction of the pulmonary fluid and accelerates the process of its elimination. Guaifenesin is a mucolytic, promotes increased sputum in the lungs, and activates the ciliary epithelium of the bronchi, due to which the sputum goes away in a timely manner.
At what cough can I use Ascoril?
This pharmacological group can be used for both dry and wet cough. It is worth noting that most often this drug is prescribed for the treatment of dry cough, as it contains Guineesin, which contributes to the increase and excretion of pulmonary sputum. Ascoril cough syrup is well suited for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by a severe cough. These are diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough and others.
Ascoril with dry cough - the way of application
On average, the therapeutic dosage for the intake is only 10 ml of syrup three times a day. Depending on the disease, the dose can be increased, since the minimum intake of 30 ml per day for an adult. For treatment of cough in children up to 12 years of age, the average dosage is 15-20 ml per knock. That is, take no more than 7 ml three times a day. Before starting reception, you should seek medical advice from a doctor, as this medication may not be appropriate for the treatment of a particular disease. The recommended dose of application can be adjusted by the attending physician throughout the course of treatment.
Side effects of the drug
Ascoril from cough, like all other medicines, can cause side effects, depending on the intolerance of certain constituent components. Patients may experience sleep disorders, headaches, nervousness and frequent cramping of the limbs. As for the digestive system, there may be an exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, if the disease occurs in a chronic form. Sometimes there are changes in kidney tests and there are signs of dyspepsia.
Often, there may be allergic reactions, for example, a change in the color of the skin of the face, a change in the color of urine and spasmodic phenomena of the bronchi in the form of dyspnea. In case of such symptoms, consult a doctor. Perhaps, treatment with Ascoril will need to be completed, replacing it with something else.
Contraindications for use
The cure for Ascoril cough can have not only side effects, but also some contraindications. As a rule, such reactions should be determined by the doctor during the examination. Most often there is a simple intolerance to certain constituent components. If patients have problems with the cardiovascular system, then Ascoril is not recommended for treatment
- arrhythmia ;
- aortic stenosis;
- myocarditis;
- arterial hypertension.
Also, you can not take Ascoril in the presence of endocrine disorders. These include diabetes mellitus or hyperthyroidism . Ascoril as a cough remedy is strictly forbidden to be taken during pregnancy, since the threat to the health of the fetus may be greater than the expected results from the treatment.