When diseases of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by a dry, unproductive and painful cough, doctors advise using a chest elixir. It is an effective medicinal product based on natural components and helps to alleviate these symptoms, expectoration of sputum and a decrease in its viscosity. In addition, this tool is safe, inexpensive and available for purchase in any pharmacy network.
Ingredients of the chest elixir
The medicament in question consists of only 3 active ingredients:
- extract of licorice root;
- aniseed oil;
- aqueous ammonia.
The first said substance is known to be high in glycyrrhizic acid. It produces the following effects:
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunostimulating;
- expectorant;
- regenerating;
- antiviral;
- antispasmodic.
The liquorice root extract quickly and effectively dilutes sputum, contributing to its elimination by natural means.
Anise oil mainly consists of anethole, the main effect of which is to stimulate the activity of the ciliary epithelium of the bronchi. Due to this, dry cough softens and becomes productive, reduces the viscosity of mucus and intensifies its expectoration.
Water ammonia is a local irritant component. It excites the nerve endings of the upper respiratory tract, activating the work of the cough center. Due to this, secretion increases.
As auxiliary substances, purified water and ethyl alcohol of 90% concentration were added to the elixir.
How long should I take the chest elixir?
The standard course of treatment lasts from 7 to 10 days.
The duration of therapy can be increased, but after a short break (3-5 days). It is advisable to coordinate this with a specialist, perhaps he will recommend replacing the drug with another expectorant.
How to drink a chest elixir?
Before you start using this medication, it is important to pay attention to the list of indications given in the instructions:
- obstructive, chronic or acute bronchitis;
- laryngitis ;
- pharyngitis;
- pneumonia;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- flu;
- tracheobronchitis ;
- obstructive pulmonary disease;
- laryngotracheitis and others.
The drug is great for treating any inflammatory infectious pathologies of the upper respiratory tract, which are accompanied by the separation of thick sputum. But he also has contraindications:
- bronchial asthma;
- hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the solution;
- peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract;
- lactation and pregnancy.
In the presence of certain diseases, you should be careful and consult a doctor beforehand:
- craniocerebral trauma;
- liver disease;
- ailments of the brain;
- alcoholism.
The way of using the chest elixir with a dry cough with a viscous secret is oral. Every day you need to take 20 to 40 drops of the drug 3-4 times a day. Specified quantity
It should be noted that the elixir can cause negative side reactions in the form of allergic reactions, as well as protracted diarrhea. If such symptoms occur, stop using the medication immediately and consult a doctor to choose another expectorant.
You can not combine therapy with the drug and antitussive medications. This can lead to obstruction of the bronchi and other complications.