The drug "Lazolvan" for children is an effective aid, both for children and adults

There is no such thing as "Lazolvan" in the medicine, just this drug, which is produced in the form of a syrup, is most often used to treat children, where the name came from. Effective use of this syrup in the presence of any bronchopulmonary diseases in the child and it can be used for children of any age. Children take it with pleasure, as the syrup has a pleasant orange or crimson taste and smell. Although the syrup is called "Lazolvan" for children, it can also be taken by adults, to whom it will also help effectively in the treatment of the aforementioned diseases.

Features of "Lazolvan" in syrup

In addition to the active ingredient Ambroxol, "Lazolvan" has additional flavorings, sugar and taste improvers, so when prescribing it, children usually do not have problems with taking this medication. If the drug is intended for children, then in 5 ml of syrup contains 15 mg of active ingredient, for adults in this dose is already 30 mg ambroksola. "Lazolvan" children is released in the form of syrup, and in tablets, and in its effect is no different, just more willingly children still take syrup.

"Lazolvan" for children - instruction for use

The drug is taken orally, where it is absorbed very quickly in the digestive tract. From where it enters the bloodstream and then spreads to all tissues and organs. The drug is effective only half an hour after its administration and for the next 6-12 hours. Getting into the bronchi, "Lazolvan" child begins to stimulate the formation of mucous secretions and dilutes it, also activates enzymes that dilute formed sputum. "Lazolvan" forces the cilia of the bronchial cortex to move more actively, and therefore sputum quickly leaves them.

During the action of this drug, a surfactant is formed, which covers the alveoli from the inside, after which they can not subside. Having shown its therapeutic effect, "Lazolvan" dissolves in the liver and is excreted during urination.

Indications for use

This drug is used to treat both chronic and acute inflammatory processes occurring in the airways. Very often after ARVI children have complications in the form of bronchitis or pneumonia. The beginning of these diseases is usually the appearance of dry cough, which must be transferred to the wet. For this purpose, complex treatment with mucolytic and expectorant drugs is prescribed , and "Lazolvan" combines both of these properties, and therefore it is very popular in the treatment of the described diseases.

During the treatment of chronic diseases, both the lungs and the bronchi, the use of "Lazolvan" makes it possible to quickly clear them of sputum and, thus, to give no chance of a new exacerbation of the disease. If children or adults have chronic bronchitis, obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectatic disease, or bronchial asthma, then effectively apply together with bronchodilators and Lazolvan. Inhalations can be administered to adults and children. Up to 6 years of treatment is 12 inhalations of 2 ml of the drug, and over 6 years - 23 ml. Any suitable equipment can be used for their carrying out.

Contraindications

Syrup can not be used with intolerance of its components, and also in the first three months of pregnancy. In the rest of pregnancy, the drug can be used, but with caution, restrictions are also breastfeeding, severe kidney and liver diseases, which are accompanied by changes in their functions.

Side effects

There are practically no side effects after the application of "Lazolvana". Very rarely there may be allergies and pains in the stomach, even more rarely there are anaphylactic reactions.