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The drug Stoptussin: what cough is it used for, what forms of medication exist, rules of treatment. Stoptussin for cough - instructions for use, contraindications

Stoptussin – combined medicine, which has a complex antitussive, mucolytic, expectorant effect. Stoptussin is produced in Czech Republic pharmaceutical company"Ivex Pharmaceuticals" was called "Galena Pharma" until 1994 and is currently the largest exporter of pharmaceutical products in the Czech Republic.

Before you continue reading: If you are looking for effective method getting rid of runny nose, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis or colds, then be sure to look at this section of the site after reading this article. This information has helped so many people, we hope it will help you too! So, now back to the article.

Stoptussin has a multidirectional therapeutic effect: on the one hand, it blocks the cough center located in medulla oblongata, and on the other hand, it helps to liquefy sputum and facilitate its evacuation from the bronchi, which allows the drug to be widely used for the treatment of dry obsessive cough. When wet painful cough Stoptussin is recommended to be taken only at night to ensure more complete sleep. IN daytime suppression wet cough inappropriate, since it may interfere with the natural evacuation of bronchial secretions.

According to reviews from practicing doctors, Stoptussin effectively relieves paroxysmal dry coughs, helping to alleviate the condition of patients with inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system.

Pharmacological action

The main active components of Stoptussin, which provide complex therapeutic effect, are butamirate and guaifenesin.

Butamirate has a local anesthetic effect on cough receptors located in the small bronchi and bronchioles, and also reduces the sensitivity of the cough center to nerve impulses coming from the nerve endings of the tracheobronchial tree, which helps reduce the intensity of the cough reflex. When treated with butamirate, there is no depression of the respiratory center.

Guaifenesin has a mucolytic effect, helps to change the rheological properties of bronchial secretions, normalizes the discharge of sputum containing pathogenic microorganisms.

After internal use active ingredients Stoptussin is absorbed in the intestine, the therapeutic concentration in plasma is determined forty minutes after administration. Metabolism of butamirate and guaifenesin occurs in the blood plasma with the formation of active metabolites, which are excreted from the body through the kidneys and intestines. The half-life of active metabolites is about eight hours.

The dosage forms of Stoptussin include the following active ingredients:

Stoptussin drops for internal use (10 ml): guaifenesin – 1 gram, butamirate citrate – 0.04 grams; excipients: ethanol 95% (3 grams), polysorbitol 80 (0.01 grams), propylene glycol (up to 10 milliliters).
Stoptussin tablets: guaifenesin – 100 milligrams, butamirate dihydrogen citrate – 4 milligrams; excipients: silicon dioxide, MCC, mannitol, magnesium stearate, glycerol tribehenate.

For what diseases is Stoptussin prescribed?

The purpose of Stoptussin is indicated for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the bronchopulmonary system, accompanied by a painful dry cough:

Acute and chronic bronchitis.
Acute bronchopneumonia.
Bronchial asthma.
Paroxysmal cough with whooping cough.
To relieve the cough reflex during studies of the tracheobronchial tree (bronchoscopy), as well as during surgical interventions.

Side effects and contraindications for use

In most cases, patients tolerate treatment with Stoptussin well, but symptoms may occur. side effects: headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergic pathology (skin rashes, urticaria), epigastric pain.

Stoptussin is not prescribed for the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity of the body to one of the ingredients of the medicine.
The drug is not prescribed during pregnancy (first trimester), or during lactation.
Prescription is contraindicated for pulmonary hemorrhages.
Syrup containing ethanol is not recommended for use when performing work that requires concentration or when driving a vehicle.

Can Stoptussin be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

During pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, the administration of syrup containing ethanol is not recommended. The second and third trimester of pregnancy are relative contraindications. The decision to prescribe medication during this period should be made only by the attending physician.

Are there any analogues of the drug?

To drugs that have similar pharmacological properties, include Sinekod, Ascoril, Erespal, Fluditek, which have an antitussive and expectorant effect. Sinekod has a blocking effect on the cough center and effectively stops dry paroxysmal cough, but the drug does not have a mucolytic effect. Ascoril, containing salbutamol, has a pronounced bronchodilator effect and also helps to thin the sputum. Erespal has a pronounced bronchodilator, antiallergic effect and is used in the presence of concomitant allergic pathology. Fluditec has a mucolytic effect to a greater extent, thinning mucus and facilitating its removal. The cost of analogues in the pharmacy chain is higher than the price of Stoptussin.

How to take Stoptussin correctly?

The dosage of the medicine depends on the body weight and age of the patient. According to the instructions for use, Stoptussin is prescribed according to the following regimens:

Tablets: patients weighing up to 50 kilograms – half a tablet four times a day; from 50 to 70 kilograms – one tablet three times a day; weighing over 70 kilograms - one and a half tablets three times a day. It is recommended to take the tablets after meals, without chewing, with water.

Drops for internal use: patients weighing up to 7 kilograms - eight drops three times a day; from 7 to 20 kilograms – ten drops three times a day; from 20 to 40 kilograms - fifteen drops three times a day, weighing from 40 to 70 kilograms - twenty-five drops three times a day; weighing over 70 kilograms - forty drops three times a day. Before use, it is recommended to dilute the drops in one hundred milliliters of water.

Before taking the medicine, you should read the instructions for use and also consult your doctor.

How to properly store the drug?

Price of Stoptussin in the pharmacy chain

The drug can be bought at almost any pharmacy. Average price Stoptussin is:

Stoptussin drops for internal use (10 ml bottle) – 70 – 85 rubles.

Tablets Stoptussin No. 20 – 140 – 155 rubles.

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WHAT remedy for cough (dry) helps your children (2 years old)? - lazolvan, bromhexine, stoptussin. or something else?

Lazolvan is good, especially in inhalations with a nebulizer.

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Take 2 bananas, cut them, pour a liter of milk and simmer in the oven for 2 hours. Take a tablespoon 6 times a day. This remedy will help get rid of coughs due to bronchitis, colds or bronchial asthma. This is a good enveloping and expectorant medicine.

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I join Dzhamshut’s wife. I'm shocked too. Warming up is certainly good. But mucaltin, by the way, is an expectorant, but why expectorate if it’s dry?? ? maybe the trachea is irritated there. eh, people. Mucaltin is contraindicated when taken as it can cause miscarriage. yeaaah. the advisors are fucking awesome.

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Can stoptusin and lazolvan be given at the same time for a cough?

The question is on topic. A child (4 years old) is coughing, so far nothing serious has been seen by the doctor. I'll delete the thread.

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cough suppressants and expectorants are not allowed. I think stoptussin cough suppressant

yes, thank you. this is true

Lazolvan is given when it’s wet to help cough up, and if it’s constantly gurgling then stoptusin.

Lazolvan is given for coughs along with a massage for severe coughs. Give the child, if not serious, Marshmallow root (in dry form) to brew and give with honey and all this is enough, I gave the child Erespal if the neck is red! You need to be very careful with Lazolvan; I listened to a whole lecture from the doctor.

The pulmonologist prescribed Stoptusin for us at night mainly - when such a paroxysmal cough - she cannot sleep - cough, cough constantly - this is also because she is lying down - the cough intensified. Stoptusin suppresses the cough reflex.

At the same time, no. We gave Stoptusin at night and breathed Ambrobene during the day.

Thank you, I understand. I just haven’t realized what kind of cough the child has yet.

If you don’t understand, then maybe just milk with honey and butter? I also add thermopsis there. It helps a lot with an incomprehensible, not strong cough.

Hand over general clinical analysis blood (at least this will help figure it out viral infection or bacterial.

Why would you delete the topic later? It may be useful to others later!

Is it possible for Erespal and Stoptussin to be together?

If the cough is tormented, patients are ready to combine various drugs, in order to quickly get rid of this problem, which is why some patients are interested in the compatibility of Erespal and Stoptussin. In addition, you should figure out whether it is advisable to take them together and which drug is better.

Pharmacological properties and release forms

Erespal is an anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator that has an antiexudative effect. Its main active substance- fenspiride hydrochloride (synthetic component). Erespal is available in the form of tablets and syrup.

Erespal is quickly absorbed from digestive tract. The maximum concentration of the substance in the blood plasma is achieved after 2.5 hours for syrup and within 6 hours for tablets. It is excreted from the body mainly by the kidneys and partly through the intestines.

Stoptussin has 3 release forms: tablets, drops and syrup. Moreover, tablets with drops are very different in composition from syrup, which has the prefix “Phyto” in its name, which means that the drug has an absolutely natural composition:

liquid thyme extract;
liquid thyme extract;
liquid plantain extract.

Stoptussin Fito is expectorant plant origin. Has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory effect, helps reduce the viscosity of sputum. If in comparison which is better, Stoptussin or Erespal, we're talking about about syrups, it is obvious that the first is safer, and the second is more effective.

But the situation is different if you study the composition of Stoptussin drops and tablets. They contain 2 main components: guaifenesin and butamirate dihydrogen citrate. The first increases the secretion of bronchial glands and reduces the viscosity of mucus, and the second provides an antitussive effect.

Comparison of drugs

Considering the composition of the dosage forms of Erespal, as well as Stoptussin, we can conclude that they have a different mechanism of action and should be prescribed for different forms diseases. Although a combination of them is not excluded.

Taking medications at the same time may not be advisable, since Erespal alone helps quite well with various forms productive and non-productive cough, and Stoptussin is prescribed mainly for dry irritating cough. However, quite often these boundaries are blurred and doctors practice different therapeutic regimens.

The question of whether Stoptussin and Erespal can be drunk together can only be answered unambiguously in the case of syrups. They can be combined if required clinical picture and this is what the attending physician recommends. This is especially appropriate if you have to treat a child. According to the instructions for use, Stoptussin Fito can be used by children from one year of age.

As for tablets, Erespal and Stoptussin are not interchangeable drugs (analogues). But sometimes doctors practice prescribing them together, since Erespal is primarily an anti-inflammatory and not a mucolytic agent, while Stoptussin is a mild antitussive agent with a weak mucolytic effect. Sometimes specialists also practice a combination of Erespal and Lazolvan.

Conclusions

In any case, the advantage of Erespal is that it has an anti-inflammatory effect, which cannot be said about most mucolytic or antitussive drugs. However, before combining Erespal with other medications or completely abandoning it, giving preference to something else, you should first consult with your doctor.

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then before the doctor’s examination, just warm drink and saline solution

I give ascoril 3 teaspoons a day, a warm drink (chamomile),

inhalations with physical solution. I applied it to my chest and back at night turpentine ointment to warm it up. In general, today I’m already hearing a little damp.

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Stoptussin is a combination drug that has a complex antitussive, mucolytic, and expectorant effect. Stoptussin is produced in the Czech Republic by the pharmaceutical company Ivax Pharmaceuticals, which until 1994 was called Galena Pharma and is currently the largest exporter of pharmaceutical products in the Czech Republic.

Stoptussin has a multidirectional therapeutic effect: on the one hand, it blocks the cough center located in the medulla oblongata, and on the other hand, it helps to liquefy sputum and facilitate its evacuation from the bronchi, which allows the drug to be widely used for the treatment of dry obsessive cough. For a wet, painful cough, Stoptussin is recommended to be taken only at night to ensure more complete sleep. During the daytime, suppressing a wet cough is not advisable, since the natural evacuation of bronchial secretions may be disrupted.

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Pharmacological action

The main active components of Stoptussin, which have a complex therapeutic effect, are butamirate and guaifenesin.

Guaifenesin has a mucolytic effect, helps to change the rheological properties of bronchial secretions, normalizes the discharge of sputum containing pathogenic microorganisms.

After internal use, the active components of Stoptussin are absorbed in the intestine, the therapeutic concentration in plasma is determined forty minutes after administration. Metabolism of butamirate and guaifenesin occurs in the blood plasma with the formation of active metabolites, which are excreted from the body through the kidneys and intestines. The half-life of active metabolites is about eight hours.

Before you continue reading: If you are looking for an effective method of getting rid of a runny nose, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis or colds, then be sure to look at this section of the site after reading this article. This information has helped so many people, we hope it will help you too! So, now back to the article.

Pharmacological action

The main active components of Stoptussin, which have a complex therapeutic effect, are butamirate and guaifenesin.

Guaifenesin has a mucolytic effect, helps to change the rheological properties of bronchial secretions, normalizes the discharge of sputum containing pathogenic microorganisms.

The dosage forms of Stoptussin include the following active ingredients:

Stoptussin drops for internal use (10 ml): guaifenesin – 1 gram, butamirate citrate – 0.04 grams; excipients: ethyl alcohol 95% (3 grams), polysorbitol 80 (0.01 grams), propylene glycol (up to 10 milliliters).
Stoptussin tablets: guaifenesin – 100 milligrams, butamirate dihydrogen citrate – 4 milligrams; excipients: silicon dioxide, MCC, mannitol, magnesium stearate, glycerol tribehenate.

For what diseases is Stoptussin prescribed?

The purpose of Stoptussin is indicated for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the bronchopulmonary system, accompanied by a painful dry cough:

Acute and chronic bronchitis.
Acute bronchopneumonia.
Bronchial asthma.
Paroxysmal cough with whooping cough.
To relieve the cough reflex during studies of the tracheobronchial tree (bronchoscopy), as well as during surgical interventions.

Side effects and contraindications for use

In most cases, patients tolerate treatment with Stoptussin well, but side effects may occur: headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergic pathology (skin rashes, urticaria), epigastric pain.

Stoptussin is not prescribed for the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity of the body to one of the ingredients of the medicine.
The drug is not prescribed during pregnancy (first trimester), or during lactation.
Prescription is contraindicated for pulmonary hemorrhages.
Syrup containing ethanol is not recommended for use when performing work that requires concentration or when driving a vehicle.

Can Stoptussin be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Are there any analogues of the drug?

Medicines with similar pharmacological properties include Sinekod, Ascoril, Erespal, Fluditek, which have an antitussive and expectorant effect. Sinekod has a blocking effect on the cough center and effectively stops dry paroxysmal cough, but the drug does not have a mucolytic effect. Ascoril, containing salbutamol, has a pronounced bronchodilator effect and also helps to thin the sputum. Erespal has a pronounced bronchodilator, antiallergic effect and is used in the presence of concomitant allergic pathology. Fluditec has a mucolytic effect to a greater extent, thinning mucus and facilitating its removal. The cost of analogues in the pharmacy chain is higher than the price of Stoptussin.

How to take Stoptussin correctly?

The dosage of the medicine depends on the body weight and age of the patient. According to the instructions for use, Stoptussin is prescribed according to the following regimens:

Before taking the medicine, you should read the instructions for use and also consult your doctor.

How to properly store the drug?

Price of Stoptussin in the pharmacy chain

The drug can be bought at almost any pharmacy. The average price of Stoptussin is:

Stoptussin drops for internal use (10 ml bottle) – 70 – 85 rubles.

Tablets Stoptussin No. 20 – 140 – 155 rubles.

The article above and comments written by readers are for informational purposes only and do not encourage self-medication. Consult a specialist regarding your own symptoms and illnesses. When taking any medicine, you should always use the instructions that come with the medicine and your doctor's advice as a guide.

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Do you want to get rid of your nose, throat, lung and cold diseases? Then be sure to check it out here.

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ethyl alcohol 95% (3 grams).

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Is it possible for Erespal and Stoptussin to be together?

If a cough is tormented, patients are ready to combine various drugs in order to quickly get rid of this problem, so some patients are interested in the compatibility of Erespal and Stoptussin. In addition, you should figure out whether it is advisable to take them together and which drug is better.

Pharmacological properties and release forms

Erespal is an anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator that has an anti-exudative effect. Its main active ingredient is fenspiride hydrochloride (synthetic component). Erespal is available in the form of tablets and syrup.

Erespal is quickly absorbed from the digestive tract. The maximum concentration of the substance in the blood plasma is achieved after 2.5 hours for syrup and within 6 hours for tablets. It is excreted from the body mainly by the kidneys and partly through the intestines.

liquid thyme extract;
liquid thyme extract;
liquid plantain extract.

Stoptussin Phyto is an expectorant drug of plant origin. Has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory effect, helps reduce the viscosity of sputum. If in comparison which is better, Stoptussin or Erespal, we are talking about syrups, then it is obvious that the first is safer, and the second is more effective.

Comparison of drugs

Considering the composition of the dosage forms of Erespal, as well as Stoptussin, we can conclude that they have a different mechanism of action and should be prescribed for different forms of the disease. Although a combination of them is not excluded.

Taking medications at the same time may not be advisable, since Erespal alone helps quite well with various forms of productive and non-productive cough, and Stoptussin is prescribed mainly for dry, irritating cough. However, quite often these boundaries are blurred and doctors practice different therapeutic regimens.

The question of whether Stoptussin and Erespal can be drunk together can only be answered unambiguously in the case of syrups. They can be combined if the clinical picture requires it and is recommended by the attending physician. This is especially appropriate if you have to treat a child. According to the instructions for use, Stoptussin Fito can be used by children from one year of age.

Conclusions

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Girls, this is the situation. The child has a temperature of 37.5 and slight cough, throat reddish. I called a doctor, my lungs were clear, but my throat was red. They prescribed: miramistin, lazolvan, erespal and protorgol in the nose. Well, I completely forgot to tell her that we have e.g. stoptussin and ambroxol. Is it possible to replace the same lazolvan with one of them? It’s just that money is really tight right now, I actually have 200 rubles left in my wallet. ((Only write, please, if you know for sure.

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abroxol is lazolvan, just look at the dosage

oh, really? Thank you! So it can be replaced, right?

just match the dosage

But do you mean he also slept for a cough? I think the doctor told me that it’s some kind of antiviral? or I didn't understand.

Erespal cannot be replaced with stoptussin, because Stoptussin is an antitussive and expectorant drug, and Erespal is an anti-inflammatory and antihistamine.

Okay, then I'll remove the questions =)

Me too. Apparently we have different schools.

wow... well, he just coughed a couple of times a day... I was only worried because of the temperature... well, the doctor said his throat was red... maybe it would be better then to put in Genferon suppositories as an antiviral?

Personally, I would not give interferon drugs, now you need to give intensive fluids, do not force-feed or heavy food, provide moist air, treat the throat, use local irritants while there is no fever (warming patch on the feet and legs, lymphatic drainage massage, if there is a cough), inhalation with saline solution. Moisten the nasal mucosa, alternately with protorgol. Well, watch. Get better!

lazolvan and ambroxol are the same thing. Wait, it’s the same active ingredient))) Erespal contains a bronchodilator component, so it won’t be possible to replace Stoptussin (((

Lazolvan is ambroxol, but it must be in the same form (solution-solution, syrup-syrup) and the dosage must be specified.

Everything else doesn't overlap.

You can’t replace miramistin, it’s a very good thing, it helps well, except for the throat and nose, any wounds can be treated

oh, we have miramistin, it’s really a good thing) we’ve been using it for a long time

I’m not a doctor, but I can say that you don’t need lazolvan at all if your lungs are clean... it thins out mucus, which you don’t have... erespal is also unlikely to help with a sore throat... although it is anti-inflammatory.

So I was confused by the set of medications... the doctor was not ours, we usually treat ourselves differently.

Erespal ®

Pharmacological group

Pharmacological action

Pharmacodynamics

Anti-inflammatory agent, has an antiexudative effect, prevents the development of bronchospasm. Shows antagonism with mediators of inflammation and allergy: serotonin, histamine (blockade of H1-histamine receptors), bradykinin. Has a myotropic antispasmodic effect. When administered in large doses, it reduces the production of various inflammatory factors (cytokines, arachidonic acid derivatives, free radicals).

but Miramistin is a very cool drug! It's a little expensive, of course, considering that you need it in a large bottle with a nozzle for irrigation.

We were prescribed pharyngosept and chamomile decoction for a red throat))))

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Stoptussin: instructions, application, analogues

Stoptussin is very successful in treating coughs and removing phlegm from the lungs; it is used for any type of cough, dry or wet. Able to cope with severe attacks cough due to the effect on cough receptors.

Use in children

Stoptussin successfully treats and children's cough of various origins, suitable for children of all ages, starting from six months, because produced in various forms. Drops are suitable for little ones, herbal syrup for one year, and tablets for older children. The exact amount of a serving of the drug depends on the weight, so an overdose is impossible, which is very important when treating young children.

Indications for use

This medicine cures various diseases respiratory system, which are accompanied by coughing, including severe attacks that prevent sleep. Stoptussin promotes sputum production. Stoptussin is used for:

The occurrence of a dry, strong cough caused by respiratory diseases: bronchial asthma, pneumonia, whooping cough, acute respiratory diseases, tracheitis, laryngitis.
Acute coughing attacks, especially with whooping cough.
Before or after operations of the respiratory system, as well as when conducting examinations of the bronchi and trachea using an endoscope (to eliminate the cough reflex).
Wet cough with difficult-to-clear mucus in the bronchi.

Release forms

The drug Stoptussin is available in three forms:

Tablets are produced in one dosage (4 mg of butamirate and 0.1 g of guaifenesin), 20 tablets per package. They can be taken after 12 years, the dosage is calculated based on body weight. There is a mark on the surface to separate the tablet into two parts, if necessary.
Drops are produced in bottles of 10, 25 or 50 ml, and are equipped with a syringe for exact dosage. Each milliliter contains the same dosage as in tablets. Drops can be taken from the age of six months.
The syrup is called Stoptussin-phyto, and differs from drops and tablets by containing only plant active ingredients: extracts of plantain, thyme and thyme. The syrup is packaged in 100 ml bottles and has a measuring cap. The syrup is suitable for children at least one year old.

Directions for use

Tablets are taken after meals. Children over 12 years old and weighing less than 50 kg drink half a tablet 4 times daily; if the weight is from 50 to 70 kg - 1 table. 4 times; with a weight from 70 to 90 kg - one and a half tables. 3 times; with a weight of more than 90 kg - one and a half tables. 4 times. The intervals between doses should be equal (about six hours).

Drops are consumed by adding them to water or a drink (half a glass of tea, juice) before meals. Drops are drunk 3-4 times a day, and the dosage is also calculated based on weight: up to 7 kg - 8 drops; for children under 7 kg, the amount can be reduced if it is difficult for them to drink 100 ml of liquid with medicine; from 7 to 12 – 9 drops, from 12 to 20 – 14 drops, from 20 to 30 – 14 drops. 4 times a day, from 30 to 40 - 16 drops, from 40 to 50 - 25 drops, from 50 to 70 - 30, from 70 kg and more - 40 drops.

The syrup is drunk after meals without diluting. Half a teaspoon no more three times per day for children under 5 years old; from 5 to 10 years – one or two tsp. no more than three times; from 10 to 15 years – two or three tsp. no more than three times, from 15 years, one tsp. up to five times daily.

Stoptussin in any form is taken until you feel better, usually for 7–14 days. To achieve more strong effect syrup can be combined with drops or tablets. Since tablets and drops contain a substance that stops the cough reflex, it is better to drink them at night, and take syrup during the day, because Constant suppression of cough prevents the bronchi from removing mucus.

Compound

There are two in tablets and drops active components: butamirate 4 mg and guaifenesin 0.1 g in one tablet or one milliliter of drops, butamirate is an anesthetic that blocks cough receptors, and guaifenesin helps with sputum production. Drops contain 96% alcohol, as excipient. Stoptussin-phyto syrup contains liquid plant extracts in equal proportions: thyme, plantain and thyme.

Side effects

Stoptussin is a medicine that is well tolerated and rarely gives negative reactions - less than 1%, these can be ailments in the gastrointestinal tract, dizziness, drowsiness, mild allergies in the form of urticaria. Stoptussin-phyto very rarely can cause only minor allergic reactions.

Contraindications

Tablets and drops should not be taken for myasthenia gravis if there is an intolerance to the components of the medication; tablets should not be taken before the age of 12 years, and drops - up to 6 months.

Analogs

Stoptussin has many analogues, here are some of them.

Ascoril also comprehensively and effectively treats diseases respiratory tract, suitable for children.
ACC helps in the treatment of difficult to separate sputum, has a good anti-inflammatory effect, however, it does not stop severe cough. Suitable for children from two years old.
Sinekod only eliminates cough, but does not treat its causes; it can be used to treat children from 2 months.
Fluditec treats all types of respiratory diseases, suitable for children from two years of age.
Erespal is a strong anti-inflammatory agent, suitable for allergy sufferers, and can be used for children from two years of age.

Cost of Stoptussin

Price per pack of tablets: 20 pcs. starts from 200 rubles. Drops of 10 ml cost from 120 rubles, 50 ml - from 300 rubles. Syrup 100 ml costs from 250 rubles.

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Stoptussin for cough - instructions for use, contraindications

One of the effective complex drugs, designed to eliminate such unpleasant and painful symptom, like a cough, is Stoptussin. The drug has a pronounced expectorant and mucolytic effect. As the instructions for use of Stoptussin indicate, the medication actively reduces the viscosity of pathological secretions, quick cleansing air passages and relief of the patient’s general well-being. It is prescribed for the treatment of wet and dry, non-productive cough. Depending on the age of the patient, the doctor prescribes the drug in the form of tablets, syrup, drops.

How does the pharmacological drug work?

Included combination remedy Stoptussin are present:

butamirate dihydrogen citrate, which has an antitussive, local anesthetic effect on small bronchial nerve endings. This effect reduces the frequency and intensity of spasms during the cough reflex;
Guaifenesin. This is a component with expectorant properties. When used, the viscosity of mucus formations decreases and they are removed from the respiratory canals.

These two active substances are used in Stoptussin drops and tablets. Medicines for children are manufactured exclusively at plant based, has a sweet and harmonious taste, available in the form of syrup. Stoptussin for adults is significantly different in composition from medication for young patients.

Features of each of the dosage forms of Stoptussin:

Pills. They have a flat-cylindrical shape, white and a deep slot in the middle. In one tablet the amount of guaifenesin is 100 mg, and butamirate is 4 mg. Additional ingredients include cellulose, minnitol, magnesium stearate, and colloidal dioxide. Each blister contains 10 tablets, which are packaged in thick cardboard packs.
Drops. It is a transparent, viscous liquid with a yellow-brown color. The drops contain active ingredients similar to the tablet form of the medication. They are complemented by floral flavoring, purified water, liquid extract from licorice root, and polysorbate. The drops are presented in dark glass containers equipped with a dropper. Bottle volumes: 10, 25 and 50 ml.
Syrup. Stoptussin for children in the form of syrup is available in dark containers with a volume of 100 ml. It comes with a convenient measuring cap for precise measuring of the medicine. Per 100 g of medication there are 4.166 g of liquid extract of thyme, plantain, and thyme. The sweet taste of the syrup is provided by honey and sucrose, which were previously dissolved in water. The medicine is a fairly thick substance with a slight thyme smell. Its color is brown. Stoptussin Phyto has an expectorant, mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effect. It helps with infectious and inflammatory diseases respiratory system, which are accompanied by a cough reflex with difficult to separate sputum. TO positive characteristics herbal remedy include: blocking coughing attacks, reducing inflammatory process, the absence of a depressing effect on the respiratory center in relation to medications containing codeine, does not cause addiction and drug dependence.

It is recommended to use Stoptussin for cough, especially when treating young patients, after prior consultation with a doctor.

When can you take the medicine?

Stoptussin is effective in eliminating dry, debilitating cough of various etiologies. It is prescribed in combination for the following pathological conditions:

pneumoconiosis;
bronchial asthma;
diseases in the upper part of the respiratory system of an inflammatory nature.

In addition, the medication is prescribed by the doctor in the post- and preoperative period when surgical intervention in the upper and lower section air passages to prevent coughing attacks.

How to take Stoptussin depending on the form of the medication

Stoptussin drops are prescribed to patients with a persistent cough reflex, in which the discharge of sputum is very difficult. According to reviews, if you have a wet cough, it is better to drink the medicine before bed to reduce the frequency and intensity of bronchospasms. The dosage of the drug is calculated based on the patient’s body weight. Standard scheme treatment involves:

Instructions for using Stoptussin drops for children note that the medicine must first be diluted with water (1/2 cup) and consumed 3-4 times during the day, with the interval between procedures being 6-8 hours. To enhance its effect, it is recommended to drink sufficient quantity liquids in the form of juices, dried fruit compotes, tea.

The drug Stoptussin should be taken after meals to avoid loss of appetite.

Children are allowed to take Stoptussin in the form of drops from 6 months of age, but only if the specified dosage is observed.

Stoptussin tablets can be used to treat children over 12 years of age and adults. The selection of the optimal dose of medication is carried out by the attending doctor after identifying the true cause. pathological condition and taking into account the weight of the patient.

The frequency of use of the medication is up to 4 times throughout the day, it all depends on the severity of the disease. It is advisable to take the tablets with a large number liquids (green or herbal tea, non-acidic juice, regular clean water). Each subsequent dose must be taken 6 hours after the previous one.

Stoptussin for children is prescribed to babies starting from the first year of life for the treatment of ENT organs in case of infectious diseases.

Standard therapeutic course scheme

Stoptussin Phyto syrup is consumed three times during the day.

Regardless of the form of the medication, on average the drug should be taken for 5-7 days; if necessary, the doctor can increase the duration of use.

List of possible adverse reactions

The drug for dry, unproductive cough is quite well tolerated and rarely provokes the occurrence of adverse events for the body. Only in some cases, more often with an overdose, may the following occur:

loss of appetite, attacks of nausea and vomiting, digestive tract upset, painful sensations in the abdominal area;
headaches, attacks of dizziness, sleep disorders;
hypoxia (shortness of breath), chest pain, tachycardia;
allergic skin reactions (itching, rash, irritation);

In most cases, to eliminate the above manifestations, it is enough to reduce the dosage of the drug used. If this technique did not give positive result, the use of the medication should be discontinued and the treatment regimen adjusted.

Stoptussin for dry cough is not advisable to use together with other pharmacological drugs that have an antitussive effect based on codeine. This combination can aggravate the evacuation of pathological secretions and provoke their accumulation in the respiratory organs. And this, in turn, will cause complications, especially in children.

When taking Stoptussin drops, adults should be aware that an active ingredient such as guaifenesin enhances the effects of anesthetics, sedatives and sleeping pills on nervous system person. But when using Stoptussin with aspirin or paracetamol, their effectiveness increases significantly.

TO special instructions when using a medicine, it may be necessary to refuse to take it alcoholic drinks and muscle relaxants. In the case of consuming doses exceeding the recommended ones, a person’s reaction when driving a vehicle and in the professional field where it is required high level concentration.

Stoptussin is not prescribed during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, except for serious indications after consultation with a doctor.

Drug price

Depending on dosage form and the manufacturer, the cost of Stoptussin may vary. The average cost of cough medicine is:

from 130 rub. – drops in a bottle with a volume of 10 ml;
from 220 rub. – Stoptussin tablets;
from 180 rub. – baby syrup in a container of 100 mg.

You can purchase the medicine at any pharmacy chain without a prescription.

Analogues of the drug Stoptussin

Among the large assortment pharmacological agents It is possible to select drugs that are substitutes for Stoptussin, with a similar composition and indications for use. Analogues also help to thin thick pathological mucus and speedily cleanse the airways, thereby making the patient feel better. These include:

Sinekod. A non-narcotic drug, the main component of which is butamirate, has a pronounced antitussive, bronchodilator and weak degree anti-inflammatory. Sinekod is able to block the cough center in the medulla oblongata without affecting the respiratory center. It is prescribed for the treatment of painful non-productive cough of various natures, in particular for whooping cough, respiratory diseases, smoker's cough, as well as for bronchoscopy and surgical interventions.
Ascoril. Combination drug suitable for combating the debilitating cough reflex, which manifests itself against the background of tracheobronchitis, obstructive bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, tuberculosis. The advantages of the drug are its high absorption capacity and rapid absorption from gastrointestinal tract regardless of the form of administration (tablets, syrup).
Lorkof. Pharmacological drug has a strong bronchodilator effect, prevents bronchospasms, helps reduce resistance in the airways and increase vital capacity in the lungs.
Erespal. The medicine has moderate antispasmodic, antihistamine, and antiexudative effects. Active substance Erespal fenspiride hydrochloride has the ability to stop the cough center, liquefy viscous pathological secretions, eliminate bronchial spasms, and effectively relieve tissue swelling. It is used not only for diseases in the lower respiratory system, but also in otolaryngology. To speed up the healing process, you can take Stoptussin and Erespal at the same time.

How to store cough medicine

The drug Stoptussin helps with the painful and unproductive cough reflex, qualitatively freeing the respiratory organs from viscous sputum. It is recommended to use the medicine after consultation with your doctor, who will determine correct diagnosis, will prescribe a treatment regimen.

The appearance of a cough forces patients to look for ways to eliminate it. First of all, cough is a symptom, and does not always indicate inflammation of the lower parts of the respiratory system. It happens that a patient starts taking expectorants because of a severe dry cough that deprives him of sleep, but the drug turns out to be ineffective.

During a consultation with a doctor, it is discovered that the patient, for example, atrophic pharyngitis, which has nothing to do with inflammation of the bronchi. Therefore, in order to fight a cough, the primary task remains to find the cause of its occurrence.

If after diagnosis it is determined that the patient has an objectively determined inflammatory process in bronchopulmonary system, then antitussives of various effects are used to treat such pathologies.

On pharmaceutical market cough medicines occupy a strong position. One of these representatives is the Swiss antitussive central action synecode, ATX code: R05DB13. The main active ingredient of the drug is butamirate citrate.

How does the syncode work?

Sinekod has nothing to do with narcotic substances does not have, because dubious sources claim. The action of sodium butamirate is based only on blocking the cough center, but no depression occurs in the brain.

According to research, in addition to its suppressive effect on cough, sinekod is able to dilate the bronchi and relieve minor inflammation. If you diagnose forced expiration using special equipment, you can clearly see that this indicator improves in patients, and the numbers at the level of small, medium and large bronchi are normalized.

Speaking in simple language, it becomes easier for the patient to breathe and the obsessive cough decreases.

Release forms and price

Sinekod and its analogues, which are cheaper or more expensive, are designed for patients of all ages. For this purpose, manufacturers produce these drugs in various dosage forms. So, sinekod can be purchased in the form of drops and syrup. Drops are used in children from two months of age.

The price for all forms of the drug is not cheap, let's take a look at it:

drops (5 mg/ml) 20 ml - 350-450 rubles;
syrup 100 ml - 250 rubles;
syrup 200 ml - 300-400 rubles.

When is the syncode shown?

In order to choose cheaper analogues, you need to know that the main criterion for using synecode is a dry cough. It is he who “presses” the patient and deprives him of all the joy of life. Sometimes this cough occurs in attacks, often in the evening and at night.

A painful dry cough occurs when the following diseases and medical interventions:

whooping cough (more often in children, adults rarely suffer from this pathology);
bronchitis (all forms);
laryngitis;
smokers' cough (usually experienced smokers);
bronchial asthma;
residual manifestations of cough;
performing bronchoscopy;
surgical operations.

How to take Synecode?

The dose of any form of the drug depends on the age category of the patients. An important point taking the drug is to use the product before eating, preferably 30-40 minutes before.

The syrup is dosed based on the maximum daily dose. For adults it is 60 ml per day. In pediatrics, the doses are as follows: from 3 to 6 years - 15 ml, from 6 to 12 years - 30 ml. Daily dosage is divided into three steps.

Drops for oral administration are used from the infant period, starting from the age of two months. Already during this period and up to a year maximum dose is 40 drops per day (divided into 4 doses). From 12 months to three years maximum daily dose is 60 drops, and after three years of age - 100 drops.

Drops can be diluted in breast milk or water. Required condition treatment is considered to be strict adherence to the intervals between taking drops or syrup.

Contraindications and adverse reactions

individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug;
breastfeeding period;
bleeding in the lung tissue;
infants up to two months (any form of synecode does not apply);
children under three years of age (restriction for syrup);
1st trimester of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks of gestation);
intolerance to fructose.

In some cases, patients while taking Sinecode note negative reactions that can appear in both weak and significant forms, they are as follows:

rash on the skin;
drowsiness;
nausea (rarely vomiting);
diarrhea;
apathy;
low ability to work;
headache;
unsteadiness of gait;
dizziness;
attack of suffocation.

If any of the presented symptoms appear, the synecode should be canceled and analogues should be selected that will not only be cheaper for children and adults, but also suit their needs. therapeutic effect all patients.

Instructions for use of Sinecode

Cheap analogues of Sinecode

The price of sinecode does not always suit patients, and the question naturally arises of how to find analogues with a lower price. To do this, we will make a small list of the most popular cheap analogs of sinecode:

omnitus (syrup 200 ml) - 170 rubles;
bronchitusen Vramed (syrup 125 g) - 70 rubles;
stoptussin phyto (syrup 100 ml) - 220 rubles;
codelac (syrup 200 ml) - 240 rubles;
bronchoton (syrup 125 g) - 70 rubles;
Grippotsitron-Broncho (syrup 200 ml) - about 120 rubles;
erespal (syrup 150 ml) - 220 rubles.

Comparative assessment of synecode and its analogues

When choosing one of the analogues, patients try to determine the drug that will be most effective and will bring a quick recovery. Unfortunately, many people have chronic diseases, which may be a contraindication to the use of Sinecode and its analogues.

Therefore, this issue should be approached scrupulously, studying in detail official instructions to the drugs of interest. Of course, the doctor should select the drug, taking into account all the patient’s expectations.

Some specialists offer the patient several drugs to choose from, allowing the patient to make their own preference. This is not entirely correct, because... Patients may have some doubts. The doctor must clearly prescribe the drug and, if necessary, write down detailed diagram treatment.

When choosing antitussives, first of all, you need to focus on the nature of the cough. For a dry cough, medications are needed to increase and thin the sputum; for a wet cough, expectorants are needed. Sometimes the cough has a peculiar character, and to find best drug to eliminate it, it is necessary special diagnostics in a medical facility.

The funds in question have similar action, they act directly on the cough center, suppressing painful coughing tremors. This condition is more observed with a dry non-productive cough with various pathologies respiratory system.

Butamirate citrate is the active ingredient of Sinecode and Omnitus, therefore, they are structural analogues. Thanks to this composition, the drugs suppress cough, improve blood oxygenation, dilate the bronchi and reduce bronchial resistance.

The advantage of these drugs over opioid drugs is the lack of dependence on butamirate citrate.

Omnitus and Synecode differ in the form of release. Sinecode does not have a solid form, but omnitus does (tablets of 20 and 50 mg of the main substance). But Sinecode has drops for children, which Omnitus does not have. Therefore, in pediatrics, synecode has an advantage. The obvious difference is in the concentration of the syrups of the products in question. Synecode has twice as much.

Omnitus is a product of Serbia, Synecode is a product of Switzerland.

According to other criteria, the drugs are practically the same, because their structure is identical.

The price of sinecode syrup (200 mm) is twice as expensive. But, one should take into account the fact that due to more high concentration the drug is more effective. Therefore, the time for treatment with sinecode can be significantly reduced, therefore, the price is in this case has a relative meaning.

When choosing between synecode and omnitus, you first need to take into account the patient’s age and purchasing power. There are no other significant criteria for selection.

Sinecode or codelac neo - which is better?

Another cheap structural analogue of sinekod is codelac neo. Its difference from sinekod is the presence of a tablet form. Indications, contraindications and adverse reactions, according to the instructions, the drugs are the same.

Codelac neo is produced in Russia, sinecode is produced in Switzerland.

The price of Codelac Neo (200 ml syrup) is 100 rubles cheaper than Sinecode in the same form and volume.

Patients will most likely choose Codelac Neo based on the following parameters:

the product is 100 rubles cheaper;
has three forms: drops, syrup, tablets;
domestic producer (to support “our own”).

Despite the similarity of the drugs, try to leave the choice to the doctor, because practical experience A specialist will always determine which drug or dosage form will best help in each individual clinical case.

The composition of the drugs is somewhat different. The active ingredients of stoptussin are guaifenesin and butamirate dihydrogen citrate. Stoptussin is a drug with expectorant and bronchodilator properties.

Stoptussin has a complex effect with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Unlike Sinecode, the drug has an additional form in the form of tablets. Stoptussin is produced in the Czech Republic, sinekod - in Switzerland.

By therapeutic effect the means are very similar. The advantage of sinecode (drops) is prescribed from two months of life for babies; stoptussin in the same form is allowed for use only from six months.

According to many patients, sinecode is more effective in suppressing persistent dry cough, which quickly improves the patient’s condition.

Sinecode exhibits virtually no anti-inflammatory effect, while Stoptussin perfectly relieves inflammation.

Depending on the collected medical history, the doctor determines what is better to prescribe - Sinecode or Stoptussin.

The drugs have slight differences in price; Stoptussin is approximately 50 rubles cheaper.

Which cough medicines to choose

Unlike sinecode, erespal has moderate antispasmodic, antihistamine and antiexudative effects. The basis of the drug is fenspiride hydrochloride, which has the ability to relieve the cough center. It effectively liquefies sticky sputum, eliminates bronchial spasms, relieves tissue swelling.

Erespal has a longer list of indications; in addition to inflammatory diseases of the lower respiratory system, it is also used in otolaryngology.

Erespal in syrup (150 ml) costs 250 rubles. Sinekod (syrup 100 ml) also costs 250 rubles. From the presented prices it is clear that erespal is cheaper, because... the bottle contains 50 ml more medicinal substance.

The criterion for choosing between these drugs is the presence of an inflammatory process. If there is one, the choice is yours. If you have a painful, uncontrollable cough, a synecode may also be added.

It is not recommended to buy these drugs on your own to avoid side effects.

Conclusion

When choosing analogues of sinecode, first of all, you should take into account the fact that you need to find a remedy that is also capable of stopping an obsessive dry cough. For example, a drug such as erespal is a relative analogue, and not for all pathologies it will help eliminate a persistent cough.

Therapy for any cough should begin with diagnosis, so that antitussives are not prescribed blindly, without bringing the desired result.

If the patient does not have the opportunity to contact a doctor, the drug should be selected strictly according to the instructions, where special attention It is necessary to pay attention to the study of the points “indications” and “contraindications”. The effect of treatment should occur within 2-3 days, and if this is not the case, the product must be replaced. Be careful when choosing analogues!

One of the effective complex drugs designed to eliminate such an unpleasant and painful symptom as cough is Stoptussin. The drug has a pronounced expectorant and mucolytic effect. As the instructions for use of Stoptussin indicate, the medication helps to actively reduce the viscosity of pathological secretions, quickly cleanse the airways and alleviate the general well-being of the patient. It is prescribed for the treatment of wet and dry, non-productive cough. Depending on the age of the patient, the doctor prescribes the drug in the form of tablets, syrup, drops.

How does the pharmacological drug work?

The Stoptussin combination product contains:

butamirate dihydrogen citrate, which has an antitussive, local anesthetic effect on small bronchial nerve endings. This effect reduces the frequency and intensity of spasms during the cough reflex;
Guaifenesin. This is a component with expectorant properties. When used, the viscosity of mucus formations decreases and they are removed from the respiratory canals.

These two active substances are used in Stoptussin drops and tablets. The medicine for children is made exclusively on a plant basis, has a sweet and harmonious taste, and is available in the form of syrup. Stoptussin for adults is significantly different in composition from the medication for young patients.

Features of each of the dosage forms of Stoptussin:

Pills. They have a flat-cylindrical shape, white color and a deep slot in the middle. In one tablet the amount of guaifenesin is 100 mg, and butamirate is 4 mg. Additional ingredients include cellulose, minnitol, magnesium stearate, and colloidal dioxide. Each blister contains 10 tablets, which are packaged in thick cardboard packs.
Drops. It is a transparent, viscous liquid with a yellow-brown color. The drops contain active ingredients similar to the tablet form of the medication. They are complemented by floral flavoring, purified water, liquid extract from licorice root, and polysorbate. The drops are presented in dark glass containers equipped with a dropper. Bottle volumes: 10, 25 and 50 ml.
Syrup. Stoptussin for children in the form of syrup is available in dark containers with a volume of 100 ml. It comes with a convenient measuring cap for precise measuring of the medicine. Per 100 g of medication there are 4.166 g of liquid extract of thyme, plantain, and thyme. The sweet taste of the syrup is provided by honey and sucrose, which were previously dissolved in water. The medicine is a fairly thick substance with a slight thyme smell. Its color is brown. Stoptussin Phyto has an expectorant, mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effect. It helps with infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by a cough reflex with difficult to separate sputum. The positive characteristics of the herbal remedy include: blocking coughing attacks, reducing the inflammatory process, the absence of an inhibitory effect on the respiratory center compared to medications containing codeine, and does not cause addiction or drug dependence.

It is recommended to use Stoptussin for cough, especially when treating young patients, after prior consultation with a doctor.

When can you take the medicine?

Stoptussin is effective in eliminating dry, debilitating cough of various etiologies. It is prescribed in combination for the following pathological conditions:

pneumoconiosis;
bronchial asthma;
diseases in the upper part of the respiratory system of an inflammatory nature.

In addition, the medication is prescribed by the doctor in the post- and preoperative period during surgical intervention in the upper and lower sections of the airways in order to prevent coughing attacks.

How to take Stoptussin depending on the form of the medication

Instructions for using Stoptussin drops for children note that the medicine must first be diluted with water (1/2 cup) and consumed 3-4 times during the day, with the interval between procedures being 6-8 hours. To increase its effect, it is recommended to drink a sufficient amount of liquid in the form of juices, dried fruit compotes, and tea.

The drug Stoptussin should be taken after meals to avoid loss of appetite.

Children are allowed to take Stoptussin in the form of drops from 6 months of age, but only if the specified dosage is observed.

Stoptussin tablets can be used to treat children over 12 years of age and the adult population. The selection of the optimal dose of medication is carried out by the attending doctor after identifying the true cause of the pathological condition and taking into account the patient’s weight.

The frequency of use of the medication is up to 4 times throughout the day, it all depends on the severity of the disease. It is advisable to take the tablets with plenty of liquid (green or herbal tea, non-acidic juice, plain clean water). Each subsequent dose must be taken 6 hours after the previous one.

Stoptussin for children is prescribed to babies starting from the first year of life for the treatment of ENT organs in case of infectious diseases.

Standard therapeutic course scheme

Stoptussin Phyto syrup is consumed three times during the day.

Regardless of the form of the medication, on average the drug should be taken for 5-7 days; if necessary, the doctor can increase the duration of use.

List of possible adverse reactions

The drug for dry, unproductive cough is quite well tolerated and rarely provokes undesirable effects for the body. Only in some cases, more often with an overdose, may the following occur:

loss of appetite, attacks of nausea and vomiting, digestive tract upset, pain in the abdominal area;
headaches, attacks of dizziness, sleep disorders;
hypoxia (shortness of breath), chest pain, tachycardia;
allergic skin reactions (itching, rash, irritation);

In most cases, to eliminate the above manifestations, it is enough to reduce the dosage of the drug used. If this method does not give a positive result, the use of the medication should be discontinued and the treatment regimen adjusted.

When taking Stoptussin drops, adults should be aware that an active ingredient such as guaifenesin enhances the effect of anesthetics, sedatives and hypnotics on the human nervous system. But when using Stoptussin with aspirin or paracetamol, their effectiveness increases significantly.

Special instructions when using the medicine include avoidance of alcoholic beverages and muscle relaxants. In the case of consuming doses exceeding the recommended ones, a person’s reaction when driving a vehicle and in the professional field, where a high level of concentration is required, is reduced.

Stoptussin is not prescribed during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, except for serious indications after consultation with a doctor.

Drug price

Depending on the dosage form and the manufacturer, the cost of Stoptussin may vary. The average cost of cough medicine is:

from 130 rub. – drops in a bottle with a volume of 10 ml;
from 220 rub. – Stoptussin tablets;
from 180 rub. – baby syrup in a container of 100 mg.

You can purchase the medicine at any pharmacy chain without a prescription.

Analogues of the drug Stoptussin

Among the large assortment of pharmacological agents, one can single out drugs that are Stoptussin substitutes, with a similar composition and indications for use. Analogues also help to thin thick pathological mucus and speedily cleanse the airways, thereby making the patient feel better. These include:

Sinekod. A non-narcotic drug, the main component of which is butamirate, has a pronounced antitussive, bronchodilator and weakly anti-inflammatory effect. Sinekod is able to block the cough center in the medulla oblongata without affecting the respiratory center. It is prescribed for the treatment of painful non-productive cough of various natures, in particular for whooping cough, respiratory diseases, smoker's cough, as well as for bronchoscopy and surgical interventions.
Ascoril. The combined drug is suitable for combating the debilitating cough reflex, which manifests itself against the background of tracheobronchitis, obstructive bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, and tuberculosis. The advantages of the drug are its high absorption capacity and rapid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, regardless of the form of administration (tablets, syrup).
Lorkof. The pharmacological drug has a strong bronchodilator effect, prevents bronchospasms, helps reduce resistance in the airways and increase vital capacity in the lungs.
Erespal. The medicine has moderate antispasmodic, antihistamine, and antiexudative effects. The active substance Erespal fenspiride hydrochloride has the ability to stop the cough center, liquefy viscous pathological secretions, eliminate bronchial spasms, and effectively relieve tissue swelling. It is used not only for diseases in the lower respiratory system, but also in otolaryngology. To speed up the healing process, you can take Stoptussin and Erespal at the same time.

How to store cough medicine

The drug Stoptussin helps with the painful and unproductive cough reflex, qualitatively freeing the respiratory organs from viscous sputum. It is recommended to use the medicine after consultation with the attending doctor, who will establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe a treatment regimen.