10 best cough syrups

Of course, even with a common cold, the doctor should prescribe the treatment, but sometimes there are such situations that it is not possible to immediately seek medical help, and the cough literally does not give rest. You can consult with the pharmacist at the pharmacy, but it is better to know the means that will help to alleviate the condition fairly quickly.

Top 10 best cough syrups

10 Codelac Broncho

The combined expectorant combines medicinal and herbal substances. It consists of Ambroxol and Thyme Extract. Thanks to the addition of herbal extracts, the spectrum of action of the drug has significantly expanded - in addition to the expectorant, it also has a mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effect. The tool is prescribed for various diseases of the respiratory tract - bronchitis, tracheitis, obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia. Children's age is not a contraindication to use - it is prescribed from two years.

Thanks to the combined formulation, Codelac Broncho helps equally well in dry and wet coughs. That is what the main advantage noted by users in the reviews. They also like the fact that the preparation contains natural substances, it helps even with the most neglected cough. An additional advantage is the low cost of the drug.

9 Ambrobene

"Ambrobene" - one of the most common means for the treatment of cough. The main active ingredient has a mucolytic and expectorant effect, is prescribed for coughing, lung diseases, and bronchial asthma. Promotes dilution of viscous sputum and its discharge. Use the drug can be adults and in childhood, but if the child is not yet two years old, use is allowed only by doctor's prescription. Since this is a medicinal and not a homeopathic remedy, there are side effects and contraindications that you should definitely read before starting.

Buyers consider Ambrobene as the best helper in the fight against wet cough. It helps when other syrups are powerless. In fact, it is a cheaper, but no less effective analogue of Lazolvana. Due to its low price and proven efficiency, Ambrobene enjoys exceptional popularity, as evidenced by numerous user reviews. True, some of his actions seem rather weak, but this may be due to an improperly chosen drug.

8 Bronchipret

A good expectorant of plant origin based on natural extracts of thyme and ivy. Due to the successful combination of two medicinal plants, the drug is completely safe, has a minimum number of contraindications and side effects, but at the same time is effective in cases of difficult sputum discharge.In addition, the tool has anti-inflammatory effect, helps in the treatment of bronchitis, tracheitis and other respiratory diseases.

Users like that this syrup can be used for the whole family - it is equally good for adults and children from three months of age. Many consider it the best child and adult cough remedy, as improvement comes from the first day of admission. And, of course, one of the advantages of the drug is its natural composition. The only negative - the alcohol content.

7 Libeksin Muko

Popular drug with mucolytic action, prescribed for adults with cough, runny nose, asthma, otitis. It helps even with complex bronchitis as part of complex therapy. Not recommended for children under 15 years old. Produced in the form of syrup, has a sweetish taste. Often prescribed for prolonged cough with difficult expectoration, any diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Those patients who took this drug, consider it very effective. Relief comes very quickly, in just a few hours. But he also has several drawbacks - this is a high cost, the presence of an impressive list of contraindications and side effects. Therefore, it is desirable to take it only in strictly specified doses and on the recommendation of a doctor.

6 Barsukor

A unique preparation based on melted badger fat is used as a mucolytic and tonic. The drug is intended for adults only, childish age is a contraindication to receive. Unlike other means of coughing, you need to take it for a long time - within a month. It speeds up the passage of cough, is a natural source of fatty acids and vitamin E.

Despite the fact that "Barsukor" refers to dietary supplements, and not drugs, according to user feedback, it is good enough for colds and weakened immunity, having a positive effect on the state of the body as a whole. The only drawback of badger fat is its specific, not very pleasant taste.

5 Fluditec

Effective drug for the treatment of cough for adults. Direct contraindication to the reception is the child age up to 15 years. It has a broad spectrum of action, allowing you to simultaneously dilute sputum, improve its discharge and strengthen the immune system. “Fluditec” is prescribed for any diseases accompanied by cough with difficult sputum discharge - bronchitis, tracheitis, asthma, chronic nasopharyngeal diseases. Sometimes the drug is used in preparation for bronchoscopy. Since the drug is medicinal, and not homeopathic, there are contraindications to receive it, so before starting treatment it is recommended to carefully read the instructions.

Judging by the reviews, users consider “Flyuditek” a very effective remedy for coughing. For many, it helps much better than other drugs. In terms of the speed of impact, the effect to the remedy is no complaints. The disadvantages can be considered quite high cost with a small volume of the bottle, the presence of contraindications and side effects.

4 Bronchoplanter

Herbal medicine based on thyme herb extract. The main advantages of the drug - low cost, naturalness and effectiveness. Bronchoplants well helps with a wet cough when sputum discharge is difficult. The main active ingredient reduces the viscosity of sputum, facilitating its discharge. The drug is often prescribed by pediatricians and general practitioners for bronchitis, tracheitis, whooping cough. Due to the naturalness and softness of the product, it can be used by children from one year old.

Users in reviews praise the drug, recommend it for use. They like the natural composition of the product, its effectiveness and low price. Compared with most cough medicines, the cost of Bronkhoplant is almost two times lower. It has a minimum of side effects and contraindications, but, as in the case of other drugs, the development of individual intolerance is not excluded.

3 Prospan

Expectorant of plant origin based on ivy extract. This is a fairly common component of cough syrups, but the quality and effectiveness of ivy-based products varies significantly. Prospan is made in Germany, therefore it is considered one of the best dosage forms with an extract of this plant. It has a powerful mucolytic, expectorant action. Contraindications and side effects of the drug is very small.

Many users acquire Prospan for the treatment of all family members, since it can be taken both by adults and very young children. Thanks to the pleasant sweet taste, the medicine is easy to take. The first effect is noticeable the next day after the start of the reception - the cough subsides, the sputum begins to withdraw better. But there are cases that users believe the drug is not effective enough.

2 Lasolvan

Effective expectorant mucolytic agent, which is prescribed for pulmonary diseases, prolonged cough and bronchial asthma. The main active ingredient is ambroxol hydrochloride. Good, as in the initial stages of the disease, and with prolonged cough. "Lasolvan" promotes dilution, sputum discharge, quite quickly facilitates breathing. The tool is very effective in the treatment of childhood colds - allowed to accept children younger than two years.

Adults take it mainly in the form of syrup, children often recommend a solution of the drug for inhalation. In both forms of release, the drug is, in the opinion of users, very effective, quickly helping to alleviate the condition even in severe obstructive bronchitis. The only drawback is a high probability of side effects compared with herbal preparations.

1 Herbion

A fully natural expectorant based on ivy extract is suitable for the treatment of wet cough in children and adults. It is one of the most popular drugs that pediatricians and therapists often recommend to patients. Due to the natural, safe composition of the product, children from two years are allowed to receive. The main active ingredient has a mucolytic, expectorant, antispasmodic effect, dilutes sputum and facilitates its discharge. The tool is made in the form of a sweet syrup with a slight grassy taste and smell.

Many users consider "Gerbion" one of the best syrups for wet cough. They like the natural composition, pleasant taste, no side effects during the reception. In reviews, many people write that the tool very quickly relieves a heavy cough, it helps even in difficult cases. No negative feedback was found on this tool.

Popular vote - who is the best producer of cough syrups?
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Krka (Gerbion)

Institute de Angeli S.R.L. (Lasolvan)

Engelhard Artsnaymittel GmbH and Co. (Prospan)

Evalar (Bronchoplant)

Laboratory Innotech Internationale (Flyudelitek)

Bagheera (Barsukor)

Sanofi Winthrop Industry (Libeksin Muko)

Bionorica CE (Bronchipret)

Merkle GmbH (Ambrobene)

Pharmstandard-Leksredstva OJSC (Codelac Broncho)

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