Omnitus syrup 0.8mg/ml 200ml

Instruction for Omnitus syrup

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Release form

One form of Omnitus release is syrup. In appearance, it is a colorless, transparent liquid, smelling of vanilla.
As the main component, the syrup contains butamirate citrate.
In addition to it, the composition of the medicine includes inactive components:
    anise oil;
    sorbitol;
    glycerol;
    sodium hydroxide;
    water;
    ethanol;
    vanillin;
    E 954;
    E 210.
In addition to syrup, Omnitus tablets can be found on sale, which come in 20 mg and 50 mg. The former are allowed for children from 6 years old, the latter only for persons over 18 years old, syrup from 3 years old.

Indications for use

Omnitus syrup refers to a centrally acting antitussive. It suppresses the cough center, which is located in the medulla oblongata, resulting in coughing. In addition, the medication expands the bronchi, stops the inflammatory process, improves lung function, and promotes tissue oxygen saturation.
The medication is recommended for children who have a dry, unproductive cough of various origins, including those arising from the background of whooping cough, flu and other diseases.
It is also used to suppress cough before, during and after surgery, diagnostic tests of the organs of the bronchopulmonary system, such as bronchoscopy - examination of the bronchial tree using a special medical tool.

At what age can Omnitus syrup be given to a child?

According to the instructions for use, Omnitus syrup should not be given to a child who is not 3 years old. At an older age, the drug should be drunk to children with caution, since ethyl alcohol is present in its composition.

Contraindications

Omnitus syrup should not be given to a child with an allergy to its main and auxiliary components. Due to the content of ethyl alcohol, it should be used with caution by patients who have:
    liver dysfunction;
    organic lesions of the central nervous system, including epilepsy.
There is no sugar in the syrup, sweeteners: sorbitol and saccharin give it a sweet taste, therefore, the drug can be given to children suffering from diabetes.

Instructions for use

How many days to give a child Omnitus syrup should be decided by a pediatrician depending on the severity of the clinical picture.
During therapy, parents should remember the following:
    So that the medicine does not lose its therapeutic effect, it must be stored at a temperature of 15-25 degrees in a dry, dark place.
    The shelf life of the syrup is 5 years from the date of release, after this time the drug must be disposed of.
    The therapeutic dosage of the medication should not be exceeded, otherwise this will lead to an overdose of an antitussive. In case of drug poisoning, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, upset stomach, dizziness, and a drop in blood pressure are possible. In case of an overdose of medicine, it is necessary to call an ambulance. Prior to her arrival, it is recommended to lay the victim on his side so that in the event of a drop in pressure he does not fall and does not get injured. In case of an overdose of syrup, the child should not lie on his back, otherwise, with the opening of vomiting, he may choke. If there is a possibility for the victim, you can give an enterosorbent, for example, Smect, Neosmectin, Enterosgel. These medicines are allowed from birth. You can give a salt laxative. In case of an overdose of drugs based on butamirate, the antidote is unknown, therefore, if necessary, symptomatic therapy is prescribed.
    During treatment, you can not give the child other drugs containing ethyl alcohol, medicines that depress the nervous system: sleeping pills, antipsychotics, tranquilizers.

Adverse reactions

Omnitus syrup is usually well tolerated by children, but sometimes, and it can provoke a number of undesirable reactions. Against the background of treatment, you may experience:
    dizziness;
    allergy;
    rashes;
    loose stools;
    drowsiness;
    nausea.
If the above reactions appear during therapy or if undesirable effects are described that are not described in the instructions, you should consult a pediatrician, maybe he will cancel the syrup or replace it with another one.

Codelac Neo for a child or Omnitus better?

Codelac Neo has the same active substance, similar indications, contraindications and adverse reactions. This is a Russian drug, which is on sale in drops, syrup and tablets. It differs from Omnitus in the composition of auxiliary means, the expiration date (for Kodelak Neo it is 36 months). With a dry cough, babies older than 2 months should take Codelac Neo in drops. Children over this age can be treated with Omnitus or Codelac Neo in syrup.

Reviews

The opinion of moms and dads

Parents leave positive and negative reviews about Omnitus baby syrup. Of the advantages, they note the following:
    The drug helps with dry cough, it becomes less common.
    The medicine has a sweetish taste, has a pleasant smell, so most children drink syrup well.
    To open the syrup on the lid, you first need to press, then turn it counterclockwise, which is not enough for a small child to do. This reduces the likelihood of an overdose if the baby finds a medication and wants to drink it himself.
Negative reviews are associated with the fact that the child may be allergic to Omnitus syrup. Some parents write that the syrup is ineffective, they give it with a dry cough in order to make it moist and run out. Preparations based on butamirate can not be done, since sputum appears in the respiratory tract. They suppress the cough reflex, and in order for the cough from dry to become wet, you need to take medicines of another group: mucolytic and expectorant drugs.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Omnitus syrup.