Cough treatment in a child is carried out on an individual basis. After all, when drawing up the therapy scheme, the doctor takes into account both the severity of the disease and the age of the patient. For babies after a year, there are syrups for eliminating a productive or unproductive cough. Dosage and duration of therapy is also prescribed by the doctor, after she receives the results of all tests.
How to correctly apply syrup for children under the age of Gedelix, is indicated in this article.
Contents
- 1 Best drugs for children from 1 year
- 2 For babies from 2-3 years
- 3 From 6-7 years
- 4 Features of treatment for children up to the year
Best drugs for children from 1 year
Many specialists have already determined for themselves effective drugs that repeatedlyproved their effectiveness. The following types of syrups can be used for treating a child's cough after 1 to 1 year( from 1-1.5 years):
- Sinecod - the drug should be used at the initial stage of the disease, which is characterized by a dry cough. In the role of the main component is butamyrate. He actively influences cough, completely eliminating it. For this reason, the sinecode should be used before the sputum production begins. As a rule, this period lasts 3-5 days. If after a week of treatment with the drug it was not possible to obtain the desired effect, then its reception ceases. The disadvantage of Sinecod is the fact that it can not be administered to children under 3 years old.
- Herbion refers to preparations in which only plant components are present. It can be used by patients both before the year and at an older age. Has a syrup antitussive and expectorant effect. In addition, the active components of the syrup make it possible to neutralize all microbes and to remove the inflammatory process.
- Kodelak Fito is considered a very famous and popular medicine for fighting the child's cough in a one-year-old child. It has a positive effect on dry cough and sputum discharge. But it is not possible to treat those patients who have asthma attacks.
- Stoptussin is a very effective drug in the fight against dry cough. It's enough for a few days that the unproductive cough transformed into wet. The effect that the active components of the syrup exert on the cough receptors makes it possible to thin the sputum and quickly remove it. As a result of this treatment, the baby begins to cough more and the accumulated mucus exits the respiratory tract in large volumes.
- Broncholitin refers to preparations of plant origin, allows you to reduce the intensity of coughing attacks and dilute the accumulated mucus.
- Bronchicum is a medicinal product that can be used to treat coughs to children who have already reached the age of 6 months. The syrup has a very pleasant taste and does not have a side effect on the children's body.
- Stoptussin Phyto .In its composition, you can find thyme, thyme, honey and plantain. With extreme caution, it is necessary to take it to babies who are prone to allergies, as there have been cases when an allergic reaction has occurred on a certain component of the medication. Has an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect. Apply only after one year. Actively eliminates a wet cough, liquefies the accumulated mucus and takes it out.
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For babies from 2-3 years
For the treatment of cough in children at this age, most commonly used Sinekod, Lazolval, Syrup Koldreks and Dr. Tays.
Lazolvan can be used in a wide variety of dosage forms. For babies from 2 years, the best option is syrup, since it has a low concentration and can not harm the baby's health. The active components of Lazolvan not only accelerate the output of phlegm, but also improve the motor skills of the bronchi, as a result of which they begin to actively contract during the period of cough reflex. During such treatment it is possible to transform a dry cough into a productive one. Alternatives to Lazolvan may include drugs such as Flavamed and Ambrobene.
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At the core of Synecod there is a synthetic element called butamyrate. Thanks to him, he can very quickly overcome the main causes of unproductive cough. In addition, the baby reduces the intensity of the pain syndrome. But the main component of the sinecode can accumulate in the tissues of the child's body. For this reason, it should not be used to treat babies under 2 years. The maximum therapeutic course lasts 7 days. 
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Dr. Tays is a preparation whose composition presupposes the presence of both synthetic and natural elements. Thanks to sweeteners to use syrup babes can now with pleasure. The presence of a universal composition contributes to the facilitated use of secretion, stimulation of immunity strengthening and reduction of pain syndrome. But in the instruction for use it is noted that it is possible to apply the drug for cough treatment to patients after 2 years. 
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Syrup Shedder children always take with a hunt, because its aroma and taste is very pleasant. This is achieved because of the presence of anise and licorice. In the role of the main component is guaifenesin, and there are: dextrose, macrogol, sodium cyclamate and benzoate. If you do not comply with the dosage, the child may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, allergies. 
From 6-7 years old
If the baby has a prolonged cough, then it is necessary to prescribe him a syrup, based on dextromethorphan. Compared with codeine, it is not addictive, but also has a slight anesthetic effect.
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Dextromethorphan should be taken to children from 6 years of age. The daily dose of the medicament will be 7, 5 mg 4 times a day. In the treatment of syrup, side effects may occur, the cause of which is most often due to non-compliance with the dosage. As a result, the child has mild nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
The next effective drug is Bronchicum. This preparation consists of plant components, so it can be used for both small and older children. In the treatment with Bronchicum, it is possible to remove the inflammation, neutralize the microbes and reduce the viscosity of the bronchial secretion, and also to withdraw it. This drug can not be used in children who have heart failure, impaired renal and hepatic function. The composition of the suspension involves an insignificant amount of ethyl alcohol.
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If your child is very often exposed to a cold and has a severe cough, then an excellent solution to the problem will be the use of Flute .The role of the active component is carbocysteine. It has a mucolytic effect, dilutes sputum and operates it from the body. Cabrocysteine can be found in many medications that are used to treat cough. It is absolutely safe for the baby, so every parent can use it safely for the health of his child. Also, the composition of Fluidite is rich in such components:
- Glycerin;
- Sucrose;
- sodium hydroxide;
- dye;
- methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- purified water;
- flavor "banana".
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Features of treatment of children under one year
For such small patients, all drugs used must have a safe effect. As a rule, pediatricians prescribe them medicines, which are based on only plant components. But they are appointed individually, because every cough has its own reason. For babies, the doctor can prescribe the following drugs:
- If the cough is caused by the laryngitis, syrups based on medicinal herbs should be used to neutralize inflammation in the larynx, eliminate perspiration, wheezing and swelling of the ligaments.
- When a cough that occurs during a bronchitis, the baby feels very bad. He has a stuffy nose, he always wants to sleep, at night he is tortured by an unproductive cough. Only after a while cough becomes moist. It is very important to start treatment in time when only the first manifestations of the disease occurred. Otherwise, a bacterial infection may join, and in this case antibiotic therapy can not be avoided. A physician can prescribe to such small patients Herbion in the form of a syrup. Its composition contains a lot of plantain, which has the maximum effect and is completely safe. Thanks to him, it is possible to cover the laryngeal mucosa, soften the cough reflex, inhibit the inflammation, and strengthen the body's defenses. If coughing produces green spittle, then it's worth giving babe Gerbion on the basis of primrose, thyme and levomentol. To reduce the viscosity of phlegm, Lazolvan will help. After such treatment, it will quickly depart, and the mucous membrane will have a soothing effect.
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When treating small patients it is very important to pay attention to the composition of the drugs. It should assume only plant components. In addition, for infants, treatment with syrups in which alcohol is present is unacceptable. Observe all pediatrician recommendations and follow the dosage, then the medicine will have only a positive effect.