Licorice syrup - instructions for use, dose, side effects, contraindications

The drug has an expectorant effect, primarily due to the presence of glycyrrhizin, which enhances the secretory function of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.

Indications:

Applied in adults and children as an expectorant for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by a cough,mainly in the presence of poorly separated, "thick and viscous secretion (especially in children and the elderly).

Contraindications:

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy, lactation, bronchial asthma, gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenal ulcer during the exacerbation.

Carefully:

The drug should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus (due to the high sugar content of the drug).

Use the drug with caution in children because of the presence in its composition of ethyl alcohol.

Dosing and Administration:

Inside the adult one teaspoon, previously diluted in Vi glass of water, 3 times a day.

Children under 2 years - 1-2 drops (previously diluted in 1 teaspoon of water) 3 times a day;

Children from 2 to 6 years - 2-10 drops (previously diluted in 1 teaspoon of water) 3 times a day;

Children from 6 to 12 years - 50 drops (previously diluted in 1/2 cups of water) 3 times a day;

Children older than 12 years - according to Vi teaspoon (previously diluted in 1/2 cup water) 3 times a day;

The course of treatment is 7-10 days. The expediency of conducting a second course of treatment is determined by the doctor.

In the presence of poorly separated sputum and to facilitate expectoration, an abundant warm drink is recommended.

Side effects:Allergic reactions are possible; in some cases, there may be dyspepsia (diarrhea). With long-term use with excess of the indicated dosages hypokalemia, increased arterial pressure, the appearance of peripheral edema due to disturbance of water-salt metabolism are possible.

Form release / dosage:

Syrup; 100 g in bottles of dark glass, placed together with instructions for use in cardboard packs.

Packaging:

Syrup; 100 g in bottles of dark glass, placed together with instructions for use in cardboard packs.

Storage conditions:

In a cool, dark place out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:2 years. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package. Conditions

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:P N003707 / 01

Date of registration:17.09.2009

The owner of the registration certificate:ALTAYVITAMINS, CJSC ALTAYVITAMINS, CJSC Russia

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ALTAYVITAMINS, CJSC Russia

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Information update date: & nbsp07.08.2015

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Licorice syrup (Glycyrrihizae syrup)