Tablets cough Thermopsis have been used for many years. And today, despite the presence of more modern pharmacies cough, they are always popular. The reason is that they really help. But in certain types of cough tablets Thermopsis may be contraindicated.

Thermopsis as an expectorant

Grass Thermopsis lancet (myshatnika) of the legume family has long been used as an expectorant in various diseases of bronchopulmonary system. Distributed by the plant in Western and Eastern Siberia, growing in lowland solonetzic and sandy places, on rocky steppe slopes, among the fields and crops.

Thermopsis contains alkaloids such as cytisine, metiltsitizin, pahikarpin, anagirin, termopsin, termopsidin and some other biologically active substances. Together, these substances have complex effects on the human body. So, cytisine and metiltsitizin excite breathing, pahikarpin has a dampening effect on ganglia (ganglia), the autonomic nervous system. In general thermopsis has expectorant, and in large doses - emetic effect.

Features reception

Ingestion tablets cough termopsisa absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood, and then - in bronchial mucosa and trachea, rendering it irritating. This causes a reflex secretion of bronchial secretions and coughing. In addition, thermopsis has a stimulating effect on the respiratory and the vomiting center in the brain. Under the influence of Thermopsis also enhanced motor activity of ciliated epithelium lining the inside of the bronchi, and the motor activity of the muscular layer of the bronchi. Increased respiration, which is celebrated at reception Thermopsis also contributes to the removal of phlegm and expectoration. As a result of coughing and sputum secretion is enhanced, but also speeds up the process of removing phlegm from the bronchial tubes. The composition of the tablets cough Tablets Cough assistance in time   with Thermopsis also includes sodium bicarbonate, which stimulates the secretion of bronchial glands and helps to reduce the viscosity of sputum.

In connection with the mechanism of action thermopsis found application in a dry non-productive cough, when you want to translate into a productive with expectoration of sputum. It can be acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and other diseases. Used pills Thermopsis and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which is often accompanied by a separation of thick viscous sputum. Thermopsis does the sputum less viscous, increasing its volume and quickly release the upper airways of inflammatory plaque.

The dry powder prepared from leaves termopsisa has insecticidal properties and broths - anthelminthic.

Contraindications

But in some cases tablets with termopsisa may be contraindicated. This is especially the case with bronchitis and pneumonia in infants, when sputum is literally flooding the lungs, and a little child can not cough. In this case thermopsis more flood the lungs phlegm, which would create a danger to the child's life.

Thermopsis also contraindicated in gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers, as irritates the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, some people there idiosyncrasy Thermopsis.

Pahikarpin contained in Thermopsis, tones and strengthens the muscles of the uterus contraction, so Thermopsis drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy - they can cause miscarriage Miscarriage - is more common than you think .

Instructions for use

Available in tablets which contain 6.7 mg of sodium hydrogen carbonate and 250 mg Thermopsis. Assign an adult Thermopsis tablets on a tablet three times a day for 3 - 5 days. Children up to two years instead of pills is recommended to give Thermopsis infusion of herbs, which is prepared at the rate of 0, 1 g herb to 100 ml of boiling water, it is given half a teaspoon 3 times a day. With age, the dose can be increased to 12 - 13 years the child can take an infusion Thermopsis tablespoon 3 times a day.

Produced and dry extract Thermopsis tablets, where it is mixed with milk and sugar. Assign an adult on his tablet 2 - 3 times a day.

When assigning tablets cough Thermopsis need to strictly adhere to the indications for its use.

Tablets cough Thermopsis - is a great expectorant in the event that it is used correctly.

Galina Romanenko

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