Broncho-munal - a drug with immunostimulatory properties of bacterial origin. It activates the natural defense mechanisms of the organism against infections of the respiratory tract. It is used to prevent and treat recurrent infectious and inflammatory diseases of upper respiratory tract and respiratory tract.

How does broncho-munal

Broncho-munal - a bacterial immune-stimulating drug for oral administration. As the active principle it contains a lyophilized (dried in a special way) lysate (breakdown product) of the bacteria that most commonly cause respiratory infections - staphylococci, streptococci, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella, moraksell. Produced product in the form of capsules for adults and 7 mg for children under 3, 5 mg. Auxiliaries capsules are propyl gallate, anhydrous, anhydrous sodium glutamate, mannitol, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, indigotine, titanium dioxide, gelatin. Manufacturer broncho-moon - the company Sandoz, a member of the international pharmaceutical group Novartis.

The mechanism of action of broncho-Munai is based on the activation of the body's natural defense mechanisms against respiratory infections .  This helps reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory infections and the need for therapeutic antimicrobial therapy .  Once in the intestine, broncho-munal activates lymphoid tissue located in the walls of the body .  And as in the lymphoid tissue of the intestine are produced by immune cells leads to the stimulation of cellular immunity .  At the same time stimulated and humoral immunity - the formation of all types of antibodies (immunoglobulins - Ig) to infectious agents IgA (it protects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract infection control), IgM (produced immediately after the introduction of the pathogen is a primary immune response), IgG (produced by some after the introduction of the infection and replaced IgM) .  Furthermore, broncho-munal stimulates the production of cytokines (information molecules) involved in maintaining immunity - gamma-interferon, interleukin-2, tumor necrosis factor .  Increased number of IgA antibodies in the digestive tract, and the respiratory mucosa .

In patients with allergic obstructive airways disease broncho-munal reduces serum concentration IgE, is responsible for the development of immediate type allergic reactions (eg, bronchospasm).

Indications and contraindications

Indications for use of broncho-'s is infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract and respiratory tract infections in adults and adolescents after 12 years (broncho-munal 7 mg), as well as in children from six months to 12 years (broncho-munal 3, 5 mg) .

Broncho-munal is also used to prevent the recurrence of chronic infectious-inflammatory processes of upper respiratory tract and respiratory tract - chronic tonsillitis, chronic laryngitis, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, and others. Broncho-munal can be used in conjunction with other drugs, including antibiotics .

Contraindications for use of broncho-Munai is an idiosyncrasy of components of the drug, children up to 6 months (for broncho-Munai 3, 5 mg), and children under the age of 12 years (for broncho-Munai 7 mg). Not recommended for use Broncho-munal acute intestinal infections - it reduces its effectiveness. With caution and only on prescription Broncho-munal is used during pregnancy and breast- Feeding your baby - optimal breastfeeding   feeding. Between the ingestion of vaccines and receiving broncho-moon shall be not less than one month.

Side effects and possible overdose

In most cases, broncho-munal well tolerated. Only occasionally in its application appeared side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever. When unexpressed side effects broncho-munal usually do not cancel, with more severe - it makes sense to cancel it. Broncho-munal no effect on the ability to drive vehicles and management mechanisms.

Overdose broncho-moon in clinical practice is not described. Broncho-munal perfectly combined with other drugs, including antibiotics.

How to take broncho-munal

The drug is used by a physician. Broncho-munal 7 mg is prescribed for adults and adolescents over 12 years, one capsule in the morning, half an hour before meals for 10 days. Such a course of treatment or prevention of repeated three times to twenty-day intervals.

Children from 6 months to 12 years exactly the same courses appointed by broncho-munal 3, 5 mg. Since young children can not swallow the capsule whole, it is recommended to open and the contents dissolved in a small amount of liquid (tea, milk, infant formula Infant formula for your baby: an alternative food   or juice).

Galina Romanenko

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