Means of "Terpinkod". Instructions for use

The drug "Terpinkod" refers to the antitussive drugs of the non-narcotic group of medicines. The drug has mainly an effect on the central nervous system. The drug reduces excitability in the cough center, reduces the viscosity of sputum, has an expectorant effect. From the GIT system, the drug is absorbed well enough, penetrates through the BBB. The accumulation of the drug in adipose tissue is noted, to a small extent the agent is deposited in the spleen, kidneys, liver, lungs. Excretion occurs in the form of decay products with urine (to a greater extent), with bile and bronchial secretion (to a lesser extent). Against the background of renal failure transport of metabolites of the drug is somewhat slowed down. This leads to a longer action of the agent.

Tablets "Terpinkod." Indications

The medicine is prescribed for coughing. The drug helps to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures, alkalizing and diluting viscous sputum.

Contraindications

Means of "Terpinkod" instructions for use do not recommend for pregnancy and lactation. If necessary, during the period of gestation, the drug is prescribed solely in accordance with the indications and after assessing the probable risk to the mother and the fetus. Nursing patients should be warned about the need to stop lactation for a period of therapy. Contraindications include age to two years, as well as intolerance of components.

The medicine "Terpinkod". Instructions for use. Side effects

When taking medication, gastrointestinal activity disorders are likely. In particular, there is constipation, vomiting, nausea. In some patients, medication causes headache, fatigue, or drowsiness. If there are other reactions not indicated in the annotation, you need to contact a specialist.

Dosing regimen

Medication "Terpinkod" instructions for use recommends taking internally. Frequency of reception - 2-3 r / day. The recommended single dose is one tablet. The duration of the appointment is determined by the doctor.

Additional Information

During the entire therapy should refrain from taking alcohol-containing drinks. For patients with renal dysfunction, the interval between doses should be increased. At appointment it is necessary to consider, that the combined application of a medicament with antibacterial medicines, bronchodilators is admissible at therapy of the pathologies complicated by a cough with a poorly separated sputum. Due to the lack of data on the safety of medicines for patients under two years of age, the drug is not prescribed. Therapy of children is carried out under medical supervision. The medication is able to increase the activity of sedatives, hypnotics and pain medications. In case of an overdose, side reactions are aggravated, there is also difficulty with urination, a disorder of coordination of eye movements, respiratory depression, narrowing of the pupils. When poisoning by means of "Terpinkod", the instruction for use recommends conducting standard measures for rendering assistance. Assign the introduction of funds "Naloxone", "Atropine", analeptics.