Altemix (Althea dry herb extract) syrup 25 mg/5 ml. 100 ml. vial

active ingredient: 5 ml of syrup contain marshmallow root extract (6.52: 1) (extractant – purified water) – 25 mg;

excipients: ammonium glycyrrhizate, sodium benzoate (E 211), sodium bicarbonate, ammonium chloride, anise oil, sorbitol (E 420), methylparaben (E 218), propylparaben (E 216), ethanol 96%, purified water.

Drugs used for coughs and colds. Expectorants. ATX code R05C A05.

Complex herbal preparation; expectorant direct action, has an enveloping, softening and anti-inflammatory effect.

Marshmallow root contains plant polysaccharide mucus (up to 35%), as well as asparagine, betaine, pectin, starch and the like.

The mechanism of action is due to irritation of the receptors of the stomach and reflex stimulation of the neurons of the vomiting, respiratory and cough centers, which leads to an increase in the peristalsis of the bronchioles and an increase in the activity of the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi (the actual expectorant effect). In addition, the drug enhances the function of the bronchial glands, causing liquefaction of sputum, a decrease in its viscosity and an increase in volume (resorptive secretolytic action).

Plant mucus covers the mucous membranes with a thin layer, remains on their surface for a long time and prevents irritation. As a result, the inflammatory process decreases and tissue regeneration is facilitated. When exposed to the gastric mucosa, the protective effect of the film of plant mucus is the longer, the higher the acidity of gastric juice (the viscosity of plant mucus increases when interacting with hydrochloric acid of gastric juice).

Complex treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system, accompanied by a cough with difficult sputum production: laryngitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough.

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Take orally after meals. Adults and children over 12 years of age take 15 ml of syrup (3 scoops). For children 6-12 years old, use 10 ml of syrup (2 scoops), 2-6 years old – 5 ml of syrup (1 scoop). The frequency of admission for adults and children over 6 years old is 4-5 times a day, for children 2-6 years old – 3-4 times a day.

For children aged 2-6 years, dilute the dose of the drug (5 ml) in 1 tablespoon of boiled water before use.

The duration of the course of therapy is determined individually, depending on the effectiveness of the treatment. As a rule, the course of treatment is 7-14 days. According to indications, the doctor may prescribe repeated and longer courses of treatment.