Almost all pathological processes that affect the respiratory system change the properties of sputum. This interferes with the cleansing of the bronchi and recovery from various diseases of the respiratory tract, so drugs called mucolytics have been created to combat viscous and thick sputum. One of them is the French medicine Fluditec.
This remedy is considered safe and effective, so it is often prescribed in childhood. But in order for the drug to bring the expected improvements, it is important to know about the recommended dosages for children, duration of use and other nuances.
The most popular type of Fluditec is syrup, which is produced with different concentrations of the active ingredient. It is sold in 125 ml glass bottles, which come with a measuring cup.
The less concentrated drug (2%) is an orange clear liquid that smells like banana. Fluditec, which contains more active substance (5%), is distinguished by its green color and caramel aroma.
In addition to syrup, the medicine is also produced in portioned sachets containing 10 ml of viscous liquid. This is a clear solution that has a caramel smell and a light brown tint. These sachets are sold in packs of 10, 12 or 15 pieces.
The main component of Fluditec syrup and solution, which provides the drug with a mucolytic effect, is called carbocisteine. In 1 ml of syrup it is contained in a dose of 20 mg or 50 mg, and one sachet with a solution will immediately give 750 mg of this component.
The auxiliary ingredients of orange and green syrups are the same, with the exception of coloring and flavoring.
They are represented by glycerol, sodium hydroxide, sucrose, purified water and methyl parahydroxybenzoate. The Fluditec solution, placed in a sachet, contains sodium saccharinate, maltitol, hyaetellose, sorbitol and water.
This form of the drug also includes methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium hydroxide and flavorings.
Fluditec acts on goblet cells, which are located in the bronchial mucosa. In particular, carbocysteine in the drug affects an enzyme called sialic transferase.
This enzyme is responsible for the secretion of mucus by goblet cells.
The result of this effect is the normalization of the components of bronchial secretion (sialomucins), restoration of the fluidity and viscosity of mucus, which facilitates the separation of sputum.
In addition, the medication stimulates the restoration of the structure of the mucous membrane and has a positive effect on the ciliated epithelium. Carbocysteine also has an effect on local immunity due to the restoration of mucus components, which acts as a nonspecific protection, and by activating the production of immunoglobulin A (such protection is specific).
The medicine taken orally reaches its maximum concentration in the blood within 2-3 hours and penetrates the bronchial tissue, remaining in the mucous membrane for up to 8 hours. The drug is excreted in the urine.
As noted in the instructions for Fluditec, the drug is prescribed for diseases of the respiratory tract that occur with changes in the state of sputum.
- The drug is most often prescribed for tracheitis and bronchitis. Usually the medicine is in demand in the acute form of such diseases, but it is no less effective in the case of their chronic course. As a result of using Fluditec for these pathologies, dry cough becomes productive and the airways are cleared.
- One of the indications for using the drug is pneumonia. With this disease, it is also important to normalize the state of sputum, because this affects the speed of recovery.
- The mucolytic effect of the drug is also in demand for asthma. If a patient is diagnosed with this disease, Fluditec is prescribed as an additional agent that can thin out viscous mucus.
- The abstract for the drug also notes the possibility of its use in ENT practice. Fluditec is prescribed for sinusitis, adenoids, laryngitis, runny nose, otitis media and other diseases.
- Another reason to prescribe Fluditec is to prepare for diagnosing the condition of the bronchi. The drug is given before bronchoscopy or bronchography so that thick sputum does not interfere with the procedure.
The drug is contraindicated for children under two years of age, and children over 2 years of age can only be given 2% syrup. It is this drug that is usually called Fluditec for children.
A more concentrated syrup, each milliliter of which contains 50 mg of active substance, is not prescribed until the age of 15.
Fluditec in sachets can also be used only in adolescents over 15 years of age.
Fluditec is not prescribed if the patient has:
- peptic ulcer of the digestive tract has worsened;
- cystitis has been diagnosed or chronic glomerulonephritis has worsened;
- there is hypersensitivity to carbocisteine or another ingredient of the drug.
If a child has diabetes mellitus, then when prescribing syrup, one should remember the presence of sucrose in its composition in the amount of 3.5 g per single dose.
Fluditec, used for wet coughs, is usually well tolerated, but in some patients this drug may cause:
- nausea, flatulence, pain in the stomach and other negative symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation;
- weakness, malaise or dizziness;
- urticaria, angioedema or other allergic reaction.
The syrup is given to children undiluted, using a teaspoon or tablespoon for dosing. However, it is much more convenient to use a measuring cup, which is sold along with a bottle of medicine. This cup is marked 5, 10 and 15 ml.
In order for the active component of Fluditec to be fully absorbed, the use of this drug should not be combined with meals. It is best to give the syrup to your child about an hour before meals. It is also possible to take it after the child has eaten, but not earlier than 2 hours later.
The duration of treatment with Fluditec should be determined by the doctor, taking into account the course of the disease. Most often, the medication is prescribed in a course lasting 5-10 days.
Young patients of this age, as already noted, are allowed to be given exclusively Fluditec in syrup containing carbocisteine at a dose of 20 mg/ml. A single serving of this drug is a teaspoon, that is, 5 ml. When taking this amount of syrup at a time, the child will receive 100 mg of the active ingredient.
The frequency of use and daily dose differs in children of different ages:
- if the child is 2-5 years old, then the medicine is given twice a day, and the maximum daily dosage is called 200 mg;
- if the patient is over 5 years old, the syrup is taken three times, that is, the daily dose is 300 mg.
At this age, the dose of the drug corresponds to the dosage prescribed for adults and is 750 mg of carbocysteine. A teenager can get this amount of active substance from 15 ml of syrup with a concentration of 50 mg/ml (from one tablespoon) or from one portioned sachet with a solution. Over the age of 15 years, Fluditec should be taken three times a day.
Too much syrup causes abdominal pain, loose stools and nausea. If such signs of overdose appear, symptomatic treatment is recommended.
Fluditec has been noted to enhance the effect of treatment with antibiotics and glucocorticoids prescribed for respiratory diseases.
When used with atropine-like drugs or antitussives, the activity of the drug will be reduced.
Both forms of Fluditec are classified as over-the-counter medications, so there are no difficulties with purchasing them, but an examination by a pediatrician, ENT doctor or pulmonologist is advisable. The average price of one bottle of baby syrup is 350-360 rubles.
Both the sachet with the solution and the syrup should be kept in a place hidden from children. The recommended storage temperature for Fluditec is up to +25 degrees. The shelf life of the medicine in syrup is 2 years, in sachet – 18 months.
More than 80% of reviews about the use of Fluditec for bronchitis, otitis media, laryngitis and other diseases are positive. They call the syrup effective and praise it for its pleasant taste, ease of dosing and detailed instructions. According to mothers, the syrup very rarely provokes allergies and other side symptoms, and relieves cough quite quickly.
Among the disadvantages of the medicine, the most often mentioned is its high cost, because of which they often look for a medicine with the same effect, but cheaper.
Some parents complain about the large number of chemical additives in the composition, and sometimes the effect of the drug is not strong enough.
Other medicines based on carbocysteine can replace Fluditec.
- Libexin muco . This drug is presented in syrup with the same concentration as Fluditec syrups, so the age restrictions for these medications are the same.
- Bronchobos . This medicine is available in the form of syrup and capsules. Syrup 2.5% is prescribed for children over 3 years of age, and capsules and five percent syrup are used from the age of 15.
- Fluifort. The effect of this drug is provided by the lysine salt of carbocisteine. The medicine is presented in syrup - it is prescribed to children over one year old - and granules from which a suspension is made (it is contraindicated for children under 16 years of age).
Instead of Fluditec, your doctor may also prescribe another mucolytic agent. Among the drugs in this group, several drugs are especially popular.
- Ambrobene. This medication, the active ingredient of which is ambroxol, is available in many forms - tablets, syrup, injection solution, capsules and a solution that is taken orally or used for inhalation. In childhood, Ambrobene can be used from birth.
- ACC . The therapeutic effect of this drug is due to acetylcysteine. It is prescribed from the age of two and is available in syrup, granules, effervescent tablets and solution for injection.
- Bromhexine . This mucolytic is produced in the form of syrup, tablets, dragees and solution. Pediatricians prescribe it from birth, but give it to children under 2 years of age only under the supervision of a doctor.
- Lazolvan . This is another drug based on ambroxol, which is produced in the form of syrup, lozenges, solution and tablets. It can be used in children of any age.
- Ascoril. The effect of such syrup or tablets is associated with the presence of three active compounds in its composition - bromhexine, guaifenesin and salbutamol. They affect bronchial secretions and help cough up mucus. This drug in syrup is allowed for children from 1 year old, in solid form - from six years old.
In some cases, a child with diseases of the respiratory system is prescribed medications from other groups, for example, drugs such as Erespal, Salbutamol, Broncholitin, Sinekod and other drugs. However, they cannot be called analogues of Fluditec, because their composition and mechanism of action are different.
For this reason, if it is impossible to use Fluditec syrup in a child, the choice of another medicine should be entrusted to the attending physician.
You will learn more about the principle of action of the drug in the following video.
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Fluditec for children - instructions for use, active ingredient, side effects and analogues
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The expectorant Fluditec for children is intended not only for young patients, but also for adults with reduced immunity. The drug fights acute inflammation, exacerbations of current respiratory tract diseases, and cough. Read the instructions for its use in order to correctly use the drug in the treatment of children.
Fluditec - instructions for use for children
Fluditec cough syrup for children, according to the pharmacological classification, belongs to mucolytic drugs. This means that it improves the discharge of viscous sputum from the lungs and transforms a non-productive dry cough into a wet productive one. The active substance in the syrup is carbocisteine, which has a specific and nonspecific effect on the respiratory tract.
Composition and release form
Fluditec mucolytic syrup is available in two formats with different concentrations of carbocysteine per 1 ml. The weakly concentrated syrup is intended for children, the second one is for adults and teenagers. Detailed composition of each:
| Syrup for children | Syrup for adults | |
| Concentration of carbocisteine substance, mg per 1 ml | 20 | 50 |
| What does it look like | Orange transparent liquid with banana odor | Transparent green liquid with caramel aroma |
| Additional components of the composition | Glycerol, water, sodium hydroxide, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sunset yellow color, banana flavor, sucrose | Sucrose, water, glycerol, proprietary blue and sunset yellow, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, caramel flavor, sodium hydroxide |
| Package | Glass bottles of 125 ml |
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
The mucolytic and expectorant effects of the drug on the children's body are due to the activation of force transferase.
This is an enzyme of goblet cells of the bronchial mucosa, which normalizes the quantitative ratio of sialomucins in bronchial secretions.
The drug normalizes the viscosity and elasticity of mucus components, improves its discharge, regenerates the mucous membrane, and normalizes its structure.
Carbocysteine activates the functionality of the ciliated epithelium, normalizes the secretion of an immunologically active substance and the number of sulfhydryl groups in mucus. After oral administration, the component reaches its maximum concentration in the blood serum and mucous membranes of the respiratory tract after 2-3 hours, and retains its effect for eight hours. Carbocisteine is excreted in the urine.
Indications for use
In addition to the fact that Fluditec syrup for a dry cough in a child is used to improve sputum discharge, its indications for use are:
- acute or chronic diseases of the bronchi and lungs, accompanied by viscous, difficult to separate sputum (tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, chronic bronchitis, asthma and bronchiectasis, pneumonia);
- acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx, middle ear (rhinitis, otitis media, sinusitis, adenoiditis);
- preparation for bronchography or bronchoscopy.
Directions for use and dosage
A tablespoon of a product with a concentration of 50 mg/ml contains 15 ml or 750 g of carbocisteine.
Fluditec is prescribed to adolescents over 15 years of age and adults in the amount of a tablespoon three times a day, one hour before meals or two hours after meals.
Unless the doctor indicates otherwise, treatment of children with Fluditec lasts no more than 8-10 days. Doses of syrup contain sucrose in the amount of 3.5-5.25 g, which should be known to patients with diabetes before taking the medication.
The composition of the drug Fluditek is safe for use by children, so during treatment there is no need to worry about a decrease in the speed of psychomotor reactions or concentration. A teaspoon of 5 ml of 20 mg/ml syrup contains 100 mg of carbocysteine. Children aged 2-15 years should receive the following dosage of this medicine:
- 2-5 years – a teaspoon of syrup twice a day with a maximum daily dose of 200 mg;
- from five years - a teaspoon three times a day, the daily dose does not exceed 300 mg;
- Diet is not important during treatment.
Drug interactions
Fluditec for use in children contains carbocysteine, which, when combined with other drugs, can show different activity:
- mutually increases the effect of glucocorticosteroid and antibacterial therapy;
- enhances the bronchodilator effect of Theophylline;
- antitussive and atropine-like medications weaken the effectiveness of the active substance Fluditec.
Side effects
The instructions for use of Fluditec indicate the presence of the following possible side effects that occur when taking it:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, gastrointestinal bleeding;
- weakness, malaise, dizziness, stomach pain;
- allergic reactions;
- signs of overdose are gastralgia, nausea, diarrhea, which can be eliminated with symptomatic therapy.
Contraindications
The drug Fluditek for children is not prescribed to patients with the following contraindications specified in the instructions:
- exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- exacerbation of chronic glomerulonephritis, cystitis;
- children up to two years of age for 20 mg/ml syrup and up to 15 years for 50 mg/ml;
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- hypersensitivity to components.
Terms of sale and storage
You can buy Fluditec without a prescription. The drug is stored out of the reach of children at temperatures up to 25 degrees for two years.
Analogue of Fluditec for children
There are direct and indirect analogues of the drug, which are similar in composition and active substance (direct) or in the therapeutic effect they provide (indirect). On the shelves of Russian pharmacies you can find the following analogues of Fluditec, intended for use by children:
- Bronchobos;
- Libexin Muco;
- Fluifort;
- Mucosol.
Fluditeca price
The cost of the drug depends on the chosen concentration and the level of the company’s trade margin. You can buy Fluditec 125 ml on the Internet or in a pharmacy at the following approximate prices (for Moscow and St. Petersburg):
| Fluditec syrup concentration, mg/ml | Price on the Internet, in rubles | Price at the pharmacy, in rubles |
| 20 | 384 | 400 |
| 50 | 412 | 450 |
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Fluditec - cough syrup for children
Reviews
Tatyana, 34 years old The child began to have a painful cough, he suffered from severe attacks at night and could not clear his throat. Based on reviews on the Internet, I chose Fluditec syrup for bronchi. I took it in the weakest concentration because I read that it is intended for little ones, and my son is only five years old.
We took it according to the instructions, and after a week the cough went away.
Andrey, 29 years old My daughter was diagnosed with otitis, she slept poorly, and due to the development of the disease she began to cough heavily. Pediatricians recommended taking Fluditec syrup, and my wife and I did just that.
They gave my daughter a teaspoon in the morning and evening, already on the first day the cough noticeably weakened, and after a week it completely disappeared.
An excellent product with a pleasant aroma, we rated it five. Anastasia, 35 years old My son caught a cold and started coughing. At first I started treating him with Ambrobene syrup, but it didn’t help.
I had to go to the doctor, who examined my son and diagnosed acute tracheitis.
I had to go to the hospital and undergo treatment with IVs. For the future, the pediatrician advised me to take Fluditec syrup, it is more effective. Makar, 47 years old My daughter is 12 years old, and she began coughing annoyingly at night.
My wife and I thought it was a common cold and were given Fluditec syrup, but it didn’t help. My daughter was getting worse and had to go to the hospital. Doctors diagnosed acute bronchitis and immediately sent me for treatment so that it would not develop into inflammation. It's a pity that the syrup didn't help, according to reviews it's good.
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Fluditec for children - important rules for taking
Fluditec for children is a mucolytic agent. That is, the medicine is intended to combat cough. The active components of the composition thin out the too viscous secretion that collects in the bronchi, and the sputum leaves the body more quickly. In addition, Fluditec helps eliminate inflammatory processes and strengthens the immune system.
Fluditek - composition
There are two main types of syrup on sale today. Fluditec for children 2% and 5%. The latter is light green with a brownish tint and has a caramel flavor.
The 2 percent medicine tastes orange and banana. The products are designed for children, which is why they look great and taste very pleasant. Fluditec syrup contains one main active ingredient - carbocisteine.
Among the auxiliary components of the drug:
- glycerol;
- sucrose;
- methyllarahydroxybenzoate;
- sodium hydroxide;
- purified water;
- banana or caramel flavoring.
Fluditec - indications for use
The drug has one main indication – cough. To combat it, Fluditec for children is prescribed for infectious and inflammatory diseases occurring in both the upper and lower respiratory tracts:
- tracheitis;
- bronchitis;
- tracheobronchitis;
- asthma;
- pneumonia and others.
Among other things, Fluditec cough syrup is effective for otitis media, rhinitis, sinusitis, adenoids and many other ailments affecting the nasopharynx. Although the drug is considered harmless, it is always necessary to discuss its use with a doctor.
Sometimes the drug is recommended to be taken before a bronchoscopy or bronchography procedure. When using Fluditec cough syrup in parallel with antibacterial agents, it will enhance the therapeutic effect of the latter and speed up recovery.
Fluditec – for which cough should it be taken for children?
The effect of the drug is determined by the activation of the enzyme of mucosal cells, which normalizes the ratio of sialomucins in the composition of bronchial secretions - power transfease.
After the viscosity decreases, the mucus begins to be expectorated and easily leaves the respiratory tract. Knowing this, there is no need to think about what type of cough Fluditec helps with – dry cough.
Its use in case of strong sputum is inappropriate.
Fluditec - side effects in children
If you follow all the rules for taking the Fluditec medication, side effects will not appear, but you still need to know what they can be. Undesirable effects include:
- nausea;
- vomit;
- flatulence;
- diarrhea;
- weakness;
- abdominal pain;
- allergic reactions on the skin and mucous membranes;
- dizziness.
Fluditec - contraindications
The product is gentle and suitable for almost everyone. However, it is important to read all the warnings before starting therapy.
Fluditec syrup for children should not be used if you are allergic to at least one component of the product. The drug should be used with caution in case of inflammation of the bladder. Fluditec should also be given carefully to children under one year of age.
It is not advisable to treat children with syrup who are on a strict low-carbohydrate diet that involves limiting salt.
The medication is intended for internal use. The syrup tastes good, so there should be no problems taking it. Before starting therapy, you must consult with a specialist and discuss all the specifics of taking the medication.
This will help avoid many negative reactions and prevent side effects and complications. Fluditec syrup does not require particularly long-term use.
The average course of treatment is usually 5 days, but it may vary depending on the complexity of the disease and the patient's condition.
Fluditec - dosage for children
The required effective amount of the drug is selected individually for each child by a specialist. Pediatricians strongly do not recommend prescribing Fluditec cough syrup for children on its own - in this form the medicine can only be taken by children over 15 years of age. In most cases, it is recommended to give the product 2-3 times a day.
The principle of using a medicine such as Fluditec syrup for children varies slightly depending on the age of the patient, but you should always remember that per kilogram of the baby’s weight there should be no more than 30 mg of the medicine:
- Children from one month to 2 years old are prescribed one teaspoon of the product once or twice a day.
- From 2 to 5 years: a teaspoon twice a day.
- A child over 5 years old can be given a teaspoon of the substance three times: morning, afternoon and evening.
Fluditec - before or after meals
It is also very important to take into account the peculiarities of taking the medication during mucolytic therapy. There are no strict conditions as such. Children's Fluditec can be taken both before and after meals. The main thing that parents must remember when treating their child is that the interval between taking the medicine and eating must be at least two hours. Otherwise, treatment may not be effective.
If five days after starting to take Fluditec syrup for a child with a dry cough, the symptoms of the disease do not go away, it is best to consult a specialist. The doctor will replace the medication or adjust the dosage. If cough spasms go away within one to two days after starting therapy, you cannot stop using the medicine. The problem may return, and in a more severe form.
Fluditek - analogues for children
This medication is in an affordable price category and has proven itself to be an effective remedy that helps quickly and harmlessly.
Due to this, the syrup is suitable for almost all small patients, but there can always be exceptions. Some parents have to look for Fluditec analogues.
This happens for various reasons, but the main thing is that finding an alternative to the medicine is not difficult.
The range of modern mucolytic agents looks impressive. Pharmacies offer different analogues of Fluditec. All of them are good, but the purchase of any of them should be agreed with your doctor. Substitutes with a similar active ingredient are popular:
- Bronchobos;
- Fluifort;
- Libexin muco.
Medicines similar in their effect on the body that can be taken for asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, tracheitis and other ailments are as follows:
- Bromhexine;
- Solvin;
- AmbroHexal;
- Ambrobene;
- Bronchotil;
- Flavamed;
- Pulmozyme;
- Sinupret;
- ACC for children.
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Fluditec syrup for coughs, for children and adults
Fluditec cough medicine is one of the most common remedies that is used in the complex treatment of diseases of the respiratory system of children and adults.
The medication is well tolerated by patients, and its safety has been confirmed by clinical studies.
The drug helps with coughs of various origins, stabilizes the metabolism of the terminal sections of the bronchi, which contributes to the rapid restoration of full respiratory function.
For which cough should I take Fluditec - dry or wet?
Fluditec is a monocomponent medicine. The chemical compound that has the main effect on the patient is carbocisteine.
Additional substances included in the drug:
- sucrose – carbohydrate;
- sodium hydroxide;
- methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- specially prepared water;
- chemical enhancers of taste and smell.
Fluditec cough syrup is one of the expectorant medications with pronounced mucolytic properties. The drug thins mucus and speeds up its removal from the body. Due to this, the medicine is effective in patients with wet cough. Additional properties of the syrup that ensure its relevance for eliminating the corresponding symptom are:
- activation of sialic transferase, an enzyme that helps reduce the viscosity of sputum. The mucus is liquefied, which speeds up its elimination;
- activation of the ciliated epithelium. If you take the medication according to the rules, then the coughing up of sputum will increase due to the progressive vibration of microvilli, which push mucus from the terminal sections of the bronchi outward;
- stabilization of microcirculation in the respiratory tract;
- normalization of local immune defense. With the use of syrup, the secretion of immunoglobulin A (IgA), which protects the mucous membrane from the effects of pathogenic microflora, will increase;
- reducing the severity of inflammation;
- antioxidant effect.
Prescribing Fluditec for dry cough helps reduce the intensity of the symptom. The key property of the drug is the regeneration of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract with the normalization of the secretion of protective mucus.
Receptors that respond to mechanical and chemical stimuli become less sensitive, which helps improve the patient’s condition.
With the help of carbocysteine, dry cough caused by local inflammatory processes of the throat and trachea is well relieved.
In what forms is it available?
Fluditec cough medicine is a drug that is available in the form of syrup for children and adults. The mechanism of action of the drug is no different; the difference lies in the percentage of the active substance.
The liquid is packaged in glass bottles of 125 ml. The syrup is transparent with an orange tint and the smell of banana (for children) or caramel (for adults). The bottle has a screw-on plastic cap and a special gasket - tamper evident. The cardboard packaging additionally contains instructions for use and a propylene measuring cup.
Fluditec syrup for children 2%
Fluditec cough syrup for children is available in a concentration of 2%. The medicine is used independently or in complex therapy of diseases of the respiratory system. If a child has a dry or wet cough, Fluditec should be given 5 ml three times a day.
The duration of treatment is 8-10 days. If necessary, the therapeutic course can be extended. You must first consult a doctor and assess the possible risk to the child’s body.
Instructions for medical use of Fluditec cough syrup for children - DOWNLOAD
In 2012, Moscow pediatricians assessed the effectiveness of Fluditec for children's cough in patients of different age groups (from 2 to 18 years) suffering from recurrent respiratory diseases. The study was able to prove the feasibility of using syrup.
Fact! In 83% of cases, Fluditek helped patients cough less. Additional stimulation of the local immune system ensured a reduction in subsequent relapses of acute respiratory infections.
An important feature of cough syrup is its pleasant taste, which increases the child’s desire to be treated.
The medicine can be prescribed to children from 2 years of age. The standard dosage is 10 ml per day in two doses. The syrup should be used to treat a child aged 5 years and older, 5 ml three times a day.
To enhance the effectiveness of the product, it is additionally worth ensuring favorable environmental conditions. The room should be fresh and humid.
Regular ventilation of the room speeds up the recovery of a sick child.
Fluditec syrup for adults 5%
For the treatment of cough in adults, the drug is used in a concentration of 5%. Syrup should be drunk 15 ml three times a day. The duration of therapy is the same as for children. Self-administration of syrup does not always guarantee achievement of the desired result, so it is combined with other means to improve the respiratory function of patients.
Important! Diabetics use the medicine with caution due to the presence of sucrose in the composition. At the same time, it is necessary to monitor the concentration of blood glucose.
Is it possible to take Fluditec syrup during pregnancy and lactation?
Fluditec is not prescribed to relieve cough in pregnant women in the first trimester. Clinical studies conducted to study the effects of the drug on the fetus have established the safety of the syrup. Prescription of the drug is allowed for pregnant women in the 2nd-3rd trimesters, provided that the potential benefit exceeds the harm to the mother and child.
Important! During lactation, the use of a cough medicine based on carbocysteine is possible only with a temporary cessation of natural feeding. The baby should be re-attached to the breast 2 weeks after finishing using Fluditec.
Side effects and when should you not take Fluditec?
Fluditec is a safe remedy for dry and wet cough.
The use of syrup is sometimes accompanied by the development of undesirable side reactions:
- change in taste sensations;
- nausea, vomiting;
- discomfort and pain in the stomach;
- bloating (flatulence), diarrhea;
- fast fatiguability;
- pain and dizziness;
- allergy, which is accompanied by the appearance of rashes on the patient’s skin like urticaria.
These symptoms often progress due to improper use of the product.
Video instructions for Fluditeca syrup
The corresponding cough medicine is contraindicated in the following situations:
- individual intolerance to the components of the product;
- erosions or ulcerative lesions of the stomach or duodenum;
- renal dysfunction – glomerulonephritis;
- inflammation of the bladder - cystitis;
- The patient's age is up to 2 years.
Interactions with other drugs and special instructions
Carbocisteine is widely used in combination therapy for diseases of the respiratory system.
The drug enhances the effect of the following groups of medications:
- glucocorticosteroids – prednisolone, hydrocortisone;
- antibacterial drugs – cephalosporins, macrolides;
- bronchodilators - theophylline and other drugs that expand the lumen of the respiratory tract.
Doctors do not combine carbocisteine with atropine and drugs that suppress the cough reflex.
How to replace Fluditec syrup or its analogues
Fluditec is a cough suppressant based on carbocisteine. If the medicine is not available in the pharmacy, the medicine can be replaced with analogues with the same active substance:
- Bronchomucin;
- Mukolik;
- Mucosol;
- Paralen Carbocysteine;
- Rinatiol;
- Fluifort.
If you are intolerant to carbocysteine, you can use other expectorants:
- chest collection No. 4;
- Mukaltin;
- Thermopsol;
- Ambroxol.
Replacement of the drug is carried out after consultation with a doctor.
Manufacturers of Fluditec and prices in pharmacies
The manufacturer of the drug is the French company Laboratory Innotek International. Physical address – 94110 Arkay, Aristide Bria Avenue, building no. 22. The Russian representative of the company is the joint-stock company Laboratory Innotek International.
The average price for a bottle of cough syrup in pharmacies ranges from 350 to 400 rubles.
Reviews
Heated discussions of the corresponding remedy do not stop on popular forums. Below are some examples of reviews from people who have used the syrup.
Yana, 34 years old: “We drank Fluditec for a week. The results were felt already on the third day. I liked the taste, but the price is a little high.”
Irina, 20 years old: “Fluditek was recommended by my family doctor. Thanks to the syrup, I was able to quickly cope with the cough. I work at a school, so I often have problems with my voice and cough. I will take the medicine in the future if necessary.”
Anton, 23 years old: “I started taking Fluditek 3 days after the first symptoms of bronchitis. The effect was lower than expected, so I asked the doctor to change the medicine. However, he advised to wait a little. At the end of the course of treatment I felt a significant improvement in my health. I'm pleased."
Positive reviews and results of clinical studies are convincing evidence of the advisability of using appropriate cough syrup.
Conclusion
Fluditec is an effective remedy that is used for the complex treatment of patients suffering from various diseases of the respiratory system. The medication helps both children and adult patients. Before use, be sure to consult a doctor to prevent the development of adverse reactions or complications. Self-medication is contraindicated.
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Fluditek
- 1 ml of Fluditec syrup 5% for adults contains 50 mg of carbocisteine .
Excipients: sunset yellow dye, proprietary blue dye, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sucrose, sodium hydroxide, glycerol , caramel flavor, water. - 1 ml of Fluditec children's cough syrup 2% contains 20 mg of carbocisteine .
Excipients: sodium hydroxide, sucrose, glycerol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate , sunset yellow dye, water, banana flavor.
The syrup is an orange or green clear liquid with a banana or caramel scent.
125 ml of this syrup in a glass bottle; one bottle with a dosing cup in a paper pack.
pharmachologic effect
The main effect of the drug is mucolytic .
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
The expectorant and mucolytic effect is caused by stimulation of the enzyme of goblet cells of the bronchial mucosa.
Stimulates the regeneration of the mucosa, the secretion of IgA , the work of the ciliated epithelium, normalizes mucociliary clearance , the quantitative composition of mucus components.
Regulates the quantitative ratio of different types of sialomucins in bronchial secretions, improves the viscosity and elasticity of bronchial sputum, and accelerates its discharge.
Pharmacokinetics
After consumption, the maximum concentration in the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and in the blood occurs after 3 hours and continues for 8 hours. It is excreted mainly in the urine, in its original form and in the form of metabolites.
Indications for use
Contraindications
- Stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer .
- Exacerbation of chronic glomerulonephritis or cystitis.
- 1st trimester of pregnancy (release form 50 mg/ml).
- Age less than 2 years (20 mg/ml dosage form) and less than 15 years (50 mg/ml dosage form);
- Sensitization to any of the components of the drug.
Prescribe with caution to patients suffering from chronic glomerulonephritis or peptic ulcer .
Side effects
Fluditec syrup, instructions for use (Method and dosage)
Instructions for use of Fluditec for children and adults prescribe taking the drug orally.
Children's syrup 2% : 100 mg of carbocisteine contained in 1 teaspoon (5 ml). Children 2-5 years old are recommended to take 5 ml of syrup for children twice a day, but not more than 200 mg per day. Children over 5 years old - 5 ml three times a day, but not more than 300 mg per day.
C irop for adults 5% : 750 mg of carbocisteine contained in 1 tablespoon (15 ml). Patients over 15 years of age are recommended to take 15 ml three times a day, one hour before or 2 hours after meals.
The duration of treatment is no more than 10 days (for both dosage forms).
Overdose
Signs: diarrhea , nausea , pain in the stomach.
Treatment is symptomatic.
Interaction
- When used together, Fluditec increases the effectiveness of treatment with antibiotics and glucocorticosteroids for diseases of all parts of the respiratory tract of an inflammatory nature.
- With simultaneous use of Fluditec, the bronchodilator effect of T eophylline .
- The drug also weakens the effect of atropine-like and antitussive drugs.
Terms of sale
The drug can be purchased without a prescription.
Storage conditions
Store at temperatures up to 25 degrees. Keep away from children.
Best before date
Two years.
special instructions
Persons suffering from diabetes or following a low-carbohydrate diet should remember that 5 ml of 2% syrup contains 3.5 grams of sucrose, and 15 ml of 5% syrup contains 5.25 grams of sucrose.
There is no evidence of a negative effect of the drug on the ability to drive a car.
Fluditec's analogs
Level 4 ATX code matches:
Analogs of Fluditec: Mucolic, Langes, Ambroxol, ACC, Bromhexine, Lazolvan, Flavamed .
Fluditek for children
You should know that syrup for children 2% (20 mg/ml) is approved for use from 2 years of age, and syrup 5% (50 mg/ml) is approved for use from 15 years of age.
During pregnancy (and lactation)
In the first trimester of pregnancy , the use of the drug at a dosage of 50 mg/ml is prohibited. In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the use of Fluditec is permitted as prescribed by a doctor.
Fluditec reviews
Reviews of Fluditec for children indicate the effectiveness of the drug in the vast majority of cases. Reports of side effects to syrup for children are extremely rare.
Fluditec price, where to buy
In Russia, the price of Fluditec for children 20 mg/ml is 396 rubles, and the price of syrup with a dosage of 50 mg/ml is 355-440 rubles.
In Ukraine, a similar syrup for children costs 99 hryvnia, and the “adult” version of Fluditek costs 126 hryvnia.
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Fluditek
Fluditec is a drug with mucolytic and expectorant effects.
Release form and composition
- syrup: transparent green liquid with the smell of caramel (125 ml in glass bottles, 1 bottle in a cardboard box);
- syrup for children: transparent orange liquid with the smell of banana (125 ml in glass bottles, 1 bottle in a cardboard box);
- oral solution: transparent viscous liquid of light brown color with the smell of caramel (10 ml in a sachet, in a cardboard pack of 10, 12 or 15 sachets).
Composition of 1 ml syrup:
- active substance: carbocysteine – 50 mg;
- auxiliary components: purified water, sucrose, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerol, sodium hydroxide, caramel flavor, dyes patent blue V (E131) and sunset yellow (E110).
Composition of 1 ml syrup for children:
- active substance: carbocysteine – 20 mg;
- auxiliary components: purified water, sucrose, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerol, sodium hydroxide, banana flavor, sunset yellow dye (E110).
Composition of 10 ml oral solution (1 sachet):
- active substance: carbocysteine – 750 mg;
- auxiliary components: purified water, sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallized), hyaetellose, maltitol (solution), sodium saccharinate, sodium hydroxide, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, caramel and vanilla flavorings.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The active substance of Fluditec is carbocisteine, the mucolytic and expectorant effect of which is due to its ability to activate sialic transferase, an enzyme of goblet cells of the bronchial mucosa.
Carbocisteine normalizes the quantitative ratio of neutral and acidic sialomucins in bronchial secretions. Restores the elasticity and viscosity of mucus, facilitating its removal.
Normalizes the mucous membrane, promotes its regeneration. Improves mucociliary clearance, activates the activity of the ciliated epithelium.
Restores the secretion of active immunoglobulin A (specific protection) and the amount of sulfhydryl groups of mucus components (non-specific protection).
Pharmacokinetics
After taking Fluditec orally, the maximum concentration of carbocysteine in the blood and mucous membrane of the respiratory tract is observed after 2–3 hours, and remains in the mucous membrane for 8 hours.
The drug is excreted primarily in the urine: in the form of metabolites and unchanged.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Fluditec is used for the following acute and chronic diseases accompanied by the formation of viscous, difficult to separate sputum/mucus:
- diseases of the bronchi and lungs: bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma;
- inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx and middle ear: rhinitis, sinusitis, adenoiditis, otitis media.
The product is also used in preparation for bronchoscopy and/or bronchography.
Contraindications
- exacerbation of chronic glomerulonephritis;
- cystitis;
- exacerbation of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers;
- I trimester of pregnancy (syrup 50 mg/ml and oral solution);
- children up to 2 years of age (syrup for children 20 mg/ml), up to 15 years (syrup 50 mg/ml and oral solution);
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
The oral solution contains a 70% sorbitol solution, therefore Fluditec in this dosage form is not recommended for patients with a hereditary disease such as fructose intolerance.
Fluditec should be used with caution in the following cases:
- chronic glomerulonephritis outside the acute phase;
- history of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers;
- II and III trimesters of pregnancy (syrup 50 mg/ml and oral solution);
- lactation (syrup 50 mg/ml and oral solution).
Instructions for use of Fluditec: method and dosage
Syrup 50 mg/ml
- In this dosage form, the drug is prescribed to adults and adolescents over 15 years of age.
- Fluditec syrup is recommended to be taken 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.
- Recommended dosage: 15 ml* (1 tablespoon) 3 times a day.
* Amount of drug in 1 tbsp. l. (15 ml) corresponds to 750 mg of carbocisteine.
The duration of treatment without a doctor's prescription should be no more than 8–10 days.
Syrup for children 20 mg/ml
In this dosage, Fluditec syrup is prescribed to children from 2 years of age.
Recommended dosage of Fluditec for children depending on age: 2–5 years – 5 ml* (1 teaspoon) of syrup 2 times a day; from 5 years – 5 ml of syrup 3 times a day.
* Amount of drug in 1 tsp. corresponds to 100 mg carbocisteine.
Do not exceed the indicated doses of the drug.
The duration of treatment, unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, should be no more than 8–10 days.
Oral solution
- In this dosage form, Fluditec is prescribed to adolescents over 15 years of age and adults.
- The standard therapeutic dose is 1 sachet (750 mg of carbocisteine) 3 times a day.
- The recommended duration of treatment is up to 5 days.
Side effects
- from the central nervous system: malaise, weakness, dizziness;
- from the digestive system: flatulence, epigastric pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding;
- allergic reactions: in isolated cases - exanthema, urticaria, itching, angioedema.
Overdose
In case of overdose, gastralgia, nausea and diarrhea may develop. Symptomatic therapy is indicated.
special instructions
The drug contains sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, which can cause delayed-type allergic reactions (over time).
Information for patients with diabetes: in 1 tsp. Fluditec syrup for children 20 mg/ml contains 3.5 g of sucrose, 1 tbsp. l. syrup 50 mg/ml – 5.25 g of sucrose.
The oral solution contains sodium: 1 sachet contains 97.5 mg (4.24 mmol), which should be taken into account by patients on a diet with limited sodium intake. It does not contain sugar, so it can be prescribed to patients who adhere to a hypoglycemic or low-calorie diet.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
There is no information about the negative effects of carbocysteine on human cognitive and psychophysical functions.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The use of Fluditec syrup 50 mg/ml and oral solution is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the II and III trimesters, as well as during lactation, these dosage forms of the drug should be used with caution.
Use in childhood
Age restrictions for the use of Fluditec:
- syrup for children 20 mg/ml – up to 2 years;
- syrup 50 mg/ml and oral solution - up to 15 years.
For impaired renal function
- chronic glomerulonephritis outside the acute phase: the drug should be used with caution;
- chronic glomerulonephritis in the acute phase: Fluditec is contraindicated.
Drug interactions
- With the simultaneous use of Fluditec and glucocorticosteroids or antibacterial drugs for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, a mutual enhancement of action is observed.
- The effect of carbocisteine is reduced by atropine-like and antitussive drugs.
- Carbocisteine enhances the bronchodilator effect of theophylline.
Analogs
Analogs of Fluditec are: Bronchobos, Libexin Muco, Fluifort, Acetylcysteine, ACC, Vicks Active ExpectoMed, Elmucin, Erdomed, Acestine.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 25 °C out of the reach of children.
Best before date:
- syrup 50 mg/ml and syrup for children 20 mg/ml – 2 years;
- oral solution – 1.5 years.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Fluditec reviews
Reviews about Fluditec in syrup form are mostly positive: the drug effectively thins mucus and promotes its better removal, is well tolerated and does not cause side effects. Some patients find the taste of the syrup pleasant, while others do not.
The disadvantages, according to the majority, are: high cost (compared to some analogues), the negative effect of the drug on the gastrointestinal tract, a large amount of sugar in the syrup and the presence of dangerous, as many believe, dyes (additives E).
Rare negative reports describe the development of adverse reactions or the weak effect of Fluditec.
Price for Fluditec in pharmacies
Approximate prices Fluditeca: syrup for children 20 mg/ml – 316–352 rubles. for 1 bottle of 125 mg, syrup 50 mg/ml – 324–403 rubles. for 1 bottle of 125 mg. The cost of the oral solution is unknown, since the drug in this dosage form is currently not commercially available.
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