Magnesium stearate, MCC.

Part 1 ml drops of Stopussin active substances are included guaifenesin and butamirate citrate in volumes of 100 mg and 4 mg, respectively; Excipients: 96% ethanol - 0.3 g, purified water - 0.007 g, flower flavor (alpine flowers) - 0.002 g, liquid licorice extract - 0.003 g, polysorbate 80 - 0.001 g, propylene glycol - up to 1 ml.

Release form

The drug is available in tablets, drops, and also in the form of Stopussin-Fito syrup.

pharmachologic effect

The drug has an antitussive, expectorant effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug is a combined antitussive and expectorant drug. The substance guaifenesin allows you to break down phlegm ... This is due to an increase in the secretion of the bronchial glands and a decrease in the viscosity of mucus. In turn, butamirate citrate allows you to have an anesthetic effect on the patient's throat, which reduces cough .

After the drug Stoptussin enters the body, it is immediately completely absorbed by it. In this case, the connection of the substance with proteins and plasma is as much as 94%. Concerning guaifenesin then it is quickly absorbed from gastrointestinal tract moreover, the connection of this substance with proteins and plasma is insignificant.

Indications for use

What are Stoptussin tablets from? The medicine helps with coughs.

What is the best cough to take tablets and syrup for? Dry and irritating. Also, the medicine can be used to relieve and soften coughs.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated if there is an increased sensitivity to the main substances of the drug or. Tablets are contraindicated for children under 12 years old, and syrup for children under six months. The drug is also contraindicated for. The medicine cannot be used when. Syrup during pregnancy can be consumed if it is not the first trimester.

Side effects

Application instruction of Stopussin (Way and dosage)

The tablets are taken orally and washed down with water without chewing. The dosage is based on the patient's weight. If the weight is less than 50 kg, then half a tablet. Whole tablet if the weight is from 50 to 70 kg and 1.5 tablets if the weight is more than 70 kg.

How to take Stopussin drops? To do this, you need to dissolve the drops in one hundred milliliters of liquid. The dosage is based on the patient's weight. With a weight of less than 7 kg, 8 drops are sufficient. If the weight is more than 70 kg, then you need to dissolve 40 drops in one hundred milliliters of liquid.

Instructions on Stopussin-Fito very simple. For children, half a tablespoon of syrup. If an adult, then a whole tablespoon of syrup.

Overdose

In case of drug overdose, there may be headache and dizziness , as well as stomach ache , nausea and diarrhea ... Due to guaifenesin does not have an antidote, then the only cure is gastric lavage and acceptance.

Interaction

Unknown.

Terms of sale

This drug is available without a prescription.

Storage conditions

The drug must be stored out of the reach of children and at a temperature of 10-25 ° C.

Best before date

This drug can be stored for 5 years if stored properly.

Analogs

Stoptussin's analogue is medicine which contains the same substances. However, the price of this drug is 3-4 times higher than the price of Stopussin, which makes the drug from the Czech Republic more preferable.

For kids

The instruction for children is that it is better to give them drops depending on the weight of the child. If its weight is less than 7 kg, then you need to drip 8 drops per 100 ml of liquid. As the weight increases, the number of drops should be increased by half a drop per 1 kg.

If we talk about syrup, it is best to give your child half a tablespoon after meals. However, the reviews suggest that it is better, after all, to give drops, since they have a better effect than syrup.

Reviews on Stopussin

The abstract on the drug is such that if we talk about the reviews on the pills, then they are very positive, and everyone advises them. Moreover, many even prefer them over drops. Regarding how many days Stoptussin can be taken, many talked about an instant effect and that after a few days of using the medicine, the cough had already passed completely.

If we talk about reviews on Stopussin-Fito, then they are not unambiguous. Of course, many users stated that the medicine for children is excellent and has a very good expectorant effect. But there were also those who said that the syrup had no effect.

Price for Stopussin, where to buy

The price of the tablets is around 110-140 rubles for one pack of 20 tablets.

If we talk about syrup, then the price for Stopussin-Fito is 166 rubles.

Stoptussin cough drops have the best effect for children. The price for them varies from 72 rubles to 212, depending on the volume of the medicine.

• Online pharmacies in Russia Russia
• Online pharmacies of Ukraine Ukraine
• Internet pharmacies in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan

ZdravCity

Stopussin-phyto syrup 100mlTeva Czech Enterprises s.r.o.

Stopussin tab. n20Teva Pharm.Ent. / Teva Operations Poland

Pharmacy Dialog

Stopussin (fl. 10ml)

Stopussin (fl. 25ml)

Stopussin (tab. No. 20)

Stopussin (fl. 50ml)

Stopussin PHYTO (fl. 100ml)

Eurofarm * 4% discount with a promo code medside11

Stopussin drops 10 mlTeva Czech companies

Ambrobene stopussin drops 50 ml Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.

Ambrobene stoptussin drops 25 ml Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.

Cough is the body's response to irritation of the mucous membrane. respiratory tract... It is a sign of allergic, respiratory, viral, infectious diseases... The modern pharmaceutical market presents a large selection of medicines aimed at getting rid of a symptom. One of these effective drugs is Stopussin. Official instruction on the use of Stoptussin cough drops, which is also available in other dosage forms ah, talks in detail about all the features of its use.

How the drug works

Stoptussin is a complex action agent that has an antitussive, mucolytic, expectorant effect. It also blocks the feeling of fear in prolonged coughing fits.

Stoptussin is used for coughing on the background various diseases... Among them:

• ARI, ARVI;
• bronchopneumonia in the acute stage;
• bronchitis in chronic, acute forms;
• bronchial asthma;
• whooping cough attacks.

The antitussive effect of Stopussin can be used during surgery and bronchoscopy.

The therapeutic effect of the drug is provided by its active substances butamirate citrate with guaifenesin.

The medication is prescribed to relieve dry, unproductive cough and accelerate the elimination of difficult sputum in bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis and other infectious lesions of the upper and lower respiratory system.

Butamirate citrate is a peripheral antitussive substance:

• affects the pulmonary receptors, due to which it relieves coughing attacks and relieves pain;
• exhibits a bronchodilator effect.

Despite the powerful effect, butamirate does not suppress the respiratory center, the work of the central nervous system, does not cause addiction, does not disable the motor activity of the digestive tract, does not contain sugar or glucose. Due to the effectiveness and gentle effect of the substance, Stopussin is approved for use against coughs in children from six months (in drops).

The second main substance - guaifenesin - performs combined functions, that is, it gives an expectorant and mucolytic effect. Its main focus is to change the properties and characteristics of bronchial secretions (sputum). It reduces viscosity, liquefies phlegm, and also promotes its excretion. It has an anti-anxiety effect, which is necessary for paroxysmal, lingering cough.

The drug has high efficiency in eliminating cough and improving breathing, is well tolerated by patients. The antitussive effect is achieved already half an hour after its application and lasts for 6 hours.

At what cough is Stoptussin prescribed?

The official instructions for the drug do not give detailed information about which cough Stoptussin is prescribed for. The drug is recommended in such cases:

• With a dry cough. Very often, a debilitating cough of this type occurs in fits, especially at night. It is often viral in nature.
• At the stage of the onset of the disease. The first signs of an infectious process of the lower respiratory tract, manifested in a cough.
• A persistent cough, which means the accumulation of mucous secretions in the airways. Possible with laryngitis.
• Coughing up with hearing loss and nasal congestion due to accumulated mucus.
• Attacks of coughing with tracheitis.
• Moist cough due to pneumonia. In this case, Stoptussin is assigned to complex therapy.
• Suffocating cough due to asthma (as an adjunct to essential medications).

Varieties of the drug and their features

Stopussin is available in several dosage forms, which are equally effective in antitussive, mucolytic and expectorant effects. Each of the forms has its own characteristics of action and application.

Drops

Stoptussin drops are allowed for children from six months. They are a clear yellow liquid with a tart sweet taste. Some experts claim that it is the drops that have more fast action than other forms of medication.

In addition to the main substances, cough drops contain licorice extract, ethanol 96%, purified water, fragrance, propylene glycol, polysorbates.

Available in a volume of 10, 25, 50 ml.

Tablets

Stopussin is also available as a white flat tablet. round shape... The main components are butamirate citrate (4 mg), guaifenesin (100 mg). Cough tablets are approved for use from the age of 12. Available in 20 pieces per pack.

Syrup Stopussin Fito

The preparation in the form of a syrup contains completely different active ingredients... The basis of Stopussin Fito is made up of liquid alcoholic extracts of thyme, plantain, creeping thyme. The herbal remedy is represented by syrup with the smell of thyme and a brown tint.

The medicine promotes rapid expectoration with a wet cough. In addition to the mucolytic and antitussive effect, Stoptussin Fito has an anti-inflammatory, secretomotor, antiseptic effect. Phyto-basis makes the most suitable form of release of the drug Stopussin for children. Acts effectively, but at the same time is gentle, practically does not cause adverse reactions The child has.

Approved for use from one year of age. Available in 100 ml bottles.

How to take it right

Only the attending physician can correctly prescribe the course of using Stopussin, taking into account the cause, course of the disease, and the individual characteristics of the patient. Instructions for use of the medication offer the following scheme for its use, taking into account the form of release:

• Drops. The drug is drunk 3-4 times a day, dissolved in 100 ml of water (liquid) after a meal. The number of drops depends on body weight (up to 7 kg - 8, 7-12 kg - 9, 12-30 kg - 14, 30-40 kg - 16, 40-50 kg - 25, 50-70 kg - 30, from 70 kg - 40). The duration of therapy is a week. The decision to extend the course of treatment is made by the doctor.
• Syrup. For children from 4 to 12 years old, Stopussin Fito is prescribed 3 times a day, 5-10 ml each (for convenience, a measuring cap is attached to the product). Patients over 12 years old should take the syrup 4 times a day, not exceeding a single dose of 15 ml. It is recommended to drink the medicine after meals. The duration of admission is determined by the doctor.
• Tablets. Stopussin in the form of tablets is taken at intervals of 4-6 hours. Recommended to be taken after meals with plenty of water. The dosage of the medicine also depends on the patient's weight (up to 50 kg - 0.5 tablets 4 times a day, 50-70 kg - 1 tablet three times a day, 70-90 kg - 1.5 tablets three times, from 90 kg - 2 tablets three times a day). If the symptoms of cough persist after a week of taking Stopussin tablets, you should consult your doctor.

Side effects and contraindications

Basically, Stoptussin in all forms of release is safely tolerated by adults and children. Side effects are extremely rare (about 4% of recorded complaints). They are expressed in allergic symptoms(rash, itchy skin), disorders of the digestive tract (vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain), headaches and dizziness.

Among the contraindications are the following:

• Lactation period, first trimester of pregnancy. The second and third trimesters are relative contraindications.
• Intolerance to the components of the medication.
• Pulmonary bleeding.
• Myasthenia gravis.

The drug should be taken with caution in patients with kidney pathologies and dysfunction of the respiratory center.

If all contraindications are excluded, Stoptussin will become an effective assistant in the fight against a debilitating cough in both adults and children.

Stoptussin has an antitussive and expectorant effect. The main active ingredients of the drug are the active substances butamirate and guaifenesin.

Butamirate has an analgesic effect on the mucous membranes of the bronchi, and guaifenesin dilutes the phlegm, making it less viscous, and promotes its better discharge.

In this article, we will consider why doctors prescribe Stoptussin, including instructions for use, analogues and prices for this drug in pharmacies. Real REVIEWS of people who have already used Stopussin can be read in the comments.

Composition and form of release

The drug is available in tablets, drops, and also in the form of Stopussin-Fito syrup. The composition of the dosage forms of Stopussin includes active ingredients:

• Stoptussin tablets: guaifenesin - 100 milligrams, butamirate dihydrogen citrate - 4 milligrams; excipients: silicon dioxide, MCC, mannitol, magnesium stearate, glycerol tribegenate.
• Drops Stopussin 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).

Clinical and pharmacological group: antitussive drug with bronchodilator and expectorant action

What is Stoptussin used for?

The drops are also used to relieve coughs before and after surgery.

pharmachologic effect

The main active ingredients of Stopussin, which provide a 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 to reduce the intensity of the cough reflex. When treating with butamirate, there is no depression of the respiratory center.
• Guaifenesin has a mucolytic effect, helps to change the rheological properties of bronchial secretions, normalize the discharge of sputum containing pathogenic microorganisms.

After oral administration, Stopussin begins to act after 30-40 minutes. It is excreted from the body by the kidneys and through the intestines after 7-12 hours.

Instructions for use

According to the instructions for use, Stopussin in the form of drops is taken after meals. The corresponding number of drops are dissolved in 100 ml of liquid (water, tea, fruit juice).

The dose of the drug depends on the patient's body weight:

• With a body weight of less than 7 kg - 8 drops three to four times a day;
• With a body weight of 7 to 12 kg - 9 drops three to four times a day;
• With a body weight of 13 to 20 kg - 14 drops three times a day;
• With a body weight of 21 to 30 kg - 14 drops three to four times a day;
• With a body weight of 31 to 40 kg - 16 drops three to four times a day;
• With a body weight of 41 to 50 kg - 25 drops three times a day;
• With a body weight of 51 to 70 kg - 30 drops three times a day;
• With a body weight of 71 to 90 kg - 40 drops three times a day;

Stopussin in the form of tablets should be taken after meals without chewing and drinking plenty of warm drinking water. The dosage is based on the patient's weight.

• With a mass of up to 50 kg - half a tablet 4 times a day;
• With a mass of 50 - 70 kg - 1 tablet 3 times a day;
• With a mass of 70 - 90 kg - one and a half tablets 3 times a day;
• With a mass of 90 kg or more - one and a half tablets 4 times a day;

The interval between doses should be 6-8 hours.

Contraindications

From what tablets "Stopussin" are prohibited? The instructions for use do not recommend taking the medicine in any form for:

• hypersensitivity to the composition;
• in the early stages of pregnancy.
• myasthenia gravis.
• babies up to six months from birth.

Tablets "Stopussin" are prescribed for children after 12 years, before this age they give syrup or drops. Take the medicine with caution in the 2-3 trimester of pregnancy.

Side effects

1. Central and peripheral nervous system: dizziness, headaches;
2. Digestive system: vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain;
3. Hypersensitivity reactions to Stopussin: urticaria, skin rashes.

Usually, when the dose of the drug is reduced, all of the above manifestations disappear. If this does not happen, the cough medicine is canceled and the treatment regimen adjusted.

Pregnancy and lactation

Stoptussin should not be prescribed in the first trimester of pregnancy; there should be especially important reasons for use in subsequent trimesters.

It is not known whether butamirate citrate and guaifenesin are released from breast milk in humans. Therefore, for the use of the drug Stopussin during lactation, the expected benefits of therapy for the mother and possible risk for the baby.

Analogs

Structural analogues for the active substance:

• Butamirate citrate;
• Codelac Neo;
• Omnitus;
• Panatus;
• Panatus Forte;
• Sinecode.

Attention: the use of analogs must be agreed with the attending physician.

Prices

The average price of STOPTUSSIN in pharmacies (Moscow) is 220 rubles.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.

Dry, lingering, irritating cough, including in infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract, BA and pneumoconiosis; stopping cough in the pre- and postoperative period.

Contraindications to the use of Stopussin

Myasthenia gravis, hypersensitivity to components of the drug, I trimester of pregnancy, lactation period.

Stopussin Application during pregnancy and children

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is prescribed only in cases where the potential benefit from the use to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child. For children under 12 years of age, the drug is prescribed in the form of drops.

Stopussin Side effects

Possible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, dizziness, headache, urticaria, and skin rash.

Dosage Stopussin

The dose of the drug depends on the patient's body weight. Tablets: up to 50 kg-1/2 tablets 4 times a day; 50-70 kg-1 tablet 3 times; 70-90 kg-11/2 tablets 3 times; more than 90 kg-11 / 2 tablets 4 times a day. The tablets are swallowed whole (or 1/2 tablet), washed down with water, tea or fruit juice. It is advisable to take the drug after meals. Drops: up to 7 kg, 8 drops 3-4 times a day; 7-12 kg, 9 drops 3-4 times; 13-20 kg - 14 drops 3 times; 21-30 kg - 14 drops 3-4 times; 31-40 kg - 16 drops 3-4 times; 41-50 kg - 25 drops 3 times; 51-70 kg - 30 drops 3 times; 71-90 kg - 40 drops 3 times a day. The appropriate number of drops are diluted in 100 ml of liquid (water, tea or fruit juice).

A medicine with a pronounced antitussive and expectorant effect is Stopussin. Instructions for use indicate that drops, Fito syrup, tablets increase the secretion of the bronchial glands and reduce the viscosity of mucus. According to doctors, this drug helps in the treatment of dry, unproductive cough.

Release form and composition

Stopussin is available in the following dosage forms:

• drops for oral administration: viscous, transparent, color - from yellowish-brown to yellow (in dark glass bottles with a polyethylene dropper volume of 10, 25, 50 ml, in a cardboard box 1 bottle);
• tablets: flat-cylindrical, have a dividing line and a chamfer, color - almost white or white (in blisters of 10 pcs., in a cardboard box 2 blisters);
• syrup (Stopussin Fito) ( perfect shape For children from 1 year).

The composition of 1 tablet contains the active substances guaifenesin and butamirate citrate in volumes of 100 mg and 4 mg, respectively; excipients are also present: colloidal silicon dioxide, glyceryl tribegenate, mannitol, magnesium stearate, MCC.

The composition of 1 ml of Stoptussin drops includes the active substances guaifenesin and butamirate citrate in volumes of 100 mg and 4 mg, respectively, excipients: 96% ethanol, etc.

Liquid extract thyme + Thyme liquid extract + Plantain liquid extract + excipients (Stopussin Fito).

pharmachologic effect

Stopussin is a combined antitussive and expectorant drug. The substance guaifenesin allows you to break down phlegm. This is due to an increase in the secretion of the bronchial glands and a decrease in the viscosity of mucus. In turn, butamirate citrate allows you to have an anesthetic effect on the patient's throat, which reduces coughing.

After the drug Stoptussin enters the body, it is immediately completely absorbed by it. In this case, the connection of the substance with proteins and plasma is as much as 94%. As for guaifenesin, it is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, while the connection of this substance with proteins and plasma is insignificant.

Indications for use

What does Stoptussin help from? Tablets and syrup are prescribed for dry irritating cough, which develops as a result of exposure to various reasons, including infectious and inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane of the upper and lower respiratory tract.

The drug is used as part of the complex therapy of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by dry cough with difficult to separate sputum:

• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• tracheobronchitis.

Instructions for use

Stopussin tablets are intended for oral administration. They are taken after meals, not chewed and washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage of the drug for adults and children over 12 years old depends on the patient's body weight:

• Less than 50 kg - 0.5 tablets 4 times a day.
• 50-70 kg - 1 tablet 3 times a day.
• 70-90 kg - 1.5 tablets 3 times a day.
• More than 90 kg - 1.5 tablets 4 times a day.

The interval between taking Stopussin tablets should be a period of 4-6 hours. The duration of the course of therapy is determined by the disappearance of the manifestations of cough. If necessary, the dosage and duration of drug therapy is set individually by the attending physician.

Oral drops

A single dose before taking should be dissolved in water, tea, fruit juice in a volume of 100 ml. Adults and children from 6 months are usually prescribed ( single dose/ frequency of application):

• more than 70 kg: 40 drops / 3 times a day;
• 50–70 kg: 30 drops / 3 times a day;
• 40-50 kg: 25 drops / 3 times a day;
• 30-40 kg: 16 drops / 3-4 times a day;
• 20-30 kg: 14 drops / 3-4 times a day;
• 12–20 kg: 14 drops / 3 times a day;
• 7-12 kg: 9 drops / 3-4 times a day;
• up to 7 kg: 8 drops / 3-4 times a day.

Between receptions of a single dose, a break of 6 to 8 hours must be observed. The effectiveness of Stopussin is enhanced by the use of a large amount of liquid.

If Stoptussin is not effective enough, you should consult a doctor.

Syrup Stopussin Fito

The drug is prescribed orally, after meals (due to the possibility of a decrease in appetite). Children aged:

• from 1 year to 5 years - 1 / 2-1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day;
• from 5 to 10 years old - 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day;
• from 10 to 15 years old - 2-3 teaspoons 3 times a day;
• adults and children over 15 years old - 1 tablespoon 3-5 times a day.

The average course of treatment is 7 days. An increase in the duration of treatment and repeated courses are possible on the recommendation of a doctor. The interval between doses should be 4-6 hours.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated if there is an increased sensitivity to the main substances of the drug or myasthenia gravis. Tablets are contraindicated for children under 12 years old, and syrup for children under six months.

The drug is also contraindicated in pregnancy. The medicine should not be used while breastfeeding. Syrup during pregnancy can be consumed if it is not the first trimester.

Side effects

The drug is well tolerated by most patients and rarely causes side effects... The following side effects are possible:

• dizziness - from the organ of hearing and balance;
• tachycardia, chest pain, palpitations - from the cardiovascular system;
• nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain - from the digestive system;
• headache - from the central nervous system;
• allergic reactions (urticaria and skin rash), drowsiness;
• shortness of breath - from the respiratory system.

When the dose of the drug is reduced, most of the side effects disappear.

Children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Stoptussin should not be prescribed in the 1st trimester of pregnancy; there should be especially important reasons for use in subsequent trimesters. It is not known whether butamirate citrate and guaifenesin are excreted in human breast milk. Therefore, for the use of the drug Stopussin during lactation, there must be vital indications.

Application in children

Contraindication:

• children under 1 year of age (drops and syrup);
• children under 12 years of age (tablets).

special instructions

If symptoms persist, consideration should be given to modifying therapy. Stoptussin is not indicated for use in productive cough in patients with prolonged / chronic cough (including due to smoking), bronchitis or emphysema.

Use alcoholic beverages not recommended during treatment.

Stopussin oral drops contain 36.6% by volume of ethanol. Because of the potential for dizziness and other side effects, caution should be exercised when driving or performing work that requires an increased speed of mental / physical reactions.

Drug interactions

Guaifenesin enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid, sedatives, hypnotics and general anesthetics on the central nervous system, the action of muscle relaxants, as well as ethanol. When determining the concentration of vanilla-almond and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid using nitrosonaphthol as a reagent, false-enhanced results may be obtained. Therefore, treatment with guaifenesin should be discontinued 48 hours before urine collection for this test.

Analogues of the medicine Stopussin

By structure, analogs are determined:

1. Panatus Forte.
2. Butamirate citrate.
3. Panatus.
4. Omnitus.

Vacation conditions and price

The average cost of Stopussin (tablet number 20) in Moscow is 226 rubles. The price of oral drops is 157 rubles per 10 ml. Available without a prescription.

Store in a dark place at temperatures up to 25 C. Keep out of the reach of children. The shelf life is 5 years.

Post Views: 250