Extraterm

Pharmacological properties

Extraterm is a combined drug that has an expectorant, antitussive and anti-inflammatory effect.

Thermopsis enhances the secretion of bronchial glands. Alkaloids (cytisine, methylcytisine, pachycarpin, anagirin, thermopsin and thermopsidin), which are contained in the thermopsis, have an exciting effect on the respiratory center.

Sodium benzoate and ammonium chloride have an expectorant effect, help to eliminate mucus from the respiratory tract when coughing.

Sodium bicarbonate stimulates the secretion of bronchial glands, helping to reduce the viscosity of sputum.

Indications

Diseases of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by a cough (especially with difficulty in sputum discharge): tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia.

Application

Adults and children over the age of 12 years are prescribed by mouth 1 tablet 3-4 times a day. Before use, it is advisable to dissolve the tablet in ¼ cup of warm water or drink it with the same amount of water. the duration of treatment depends on the course of the disease, the effect achieved and averages 7-14 days. if necessary, after consultation with a doctor, the course of treatment can be continued.

Children aged 6–12 years are prescribed inside by ½ – 1 tablet 2-3 times a day, after dissolving it in ¼ cup of warm water.

Contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. acute glomerulonephritis, acute pyelonephritis; peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, hemoptysis. children under 6 years old.

Side effects

Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, urticaria.

From the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, gastritis, vomiting, diarrhea.

special instructions

To improve liquefaction and secretion of sputum, the use of a large amount of liquid is recommended.

Use during pregnancy and lactation. The use of the drug is possible only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.

Children. Do not use the drug in children under the age of 6 years.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with mechanisms. The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and work with mechanisms.

Interactions

Adsorbents, astringents and enveloping agents can reduce the absorption of alkaloids of the herb of Thermopsis in the digestive tract. tablets for the treatment of cough should not be used simultaneously with drugs containing codeine, and with other drugs that inhibit cough.

Overdose

Nausea, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea, dizziness, cold sweat, pallor, cyanosis of the mucous membranes, with severe poisoning, impaired consciousness, agitation, hallucinations, convulsions.

Treatment: gastric lavage, saline laxatives, activated charcoal, symptomatic therapy.

Storage conditions

In the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.