When coughing of various origins, a modern medicine is prescribed that has bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effects. Analogues of Erespal, like this remedy, suppress an allergic reaction and inflammation. Best of all, such drugs help with bronchospasm caused by histamine.
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Release forms and composition (active substance)
Erespal is released in the form of a clear syrup, which contains 2 mg / ml fenspiride hydrochloride (0.2 g in 100 ml of the product). An auxiliary role in the composition is played by natural honey, water, alcohol, licorice root extract, vanillin tincture, glycerol, sucrose and water.
There is also a solid dosage form of the drug, which is produced by the joint Franco-Russian company Servier. The content of fenspiride in Erespal tablets is 80 mg, auxiliary components are povidone, calcium hydrogen phosphate, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.
The active substance reduces the influence of the conditions under which obstruction of the bronchi develops, at the same time exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.
Fenspiride reduces the production of cytokines and other factors in the body associated with the development of inflammation in the respiratory tract and bronchospasm. The drug has an H1 antihistamine effect. The tool has the ability to reduce the active secretion in the bronchi by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors.
Instructions for use of the drug for cough
Erespal tablets and syrup facilitate coughing and sputum discharge, eliminate sore throat, reduce hoarseness, and help with bronchospasm. The drug is prescribed for damage to the upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract.
Erespal does not act on viruses and bacteria - the cause of infectious diseases.
The instructions for use indicate that small patients can drink the syrup. Tablets are prescribed for adults and adolescents over 14 years of age. It is considered optimal to take one tablet before breakfast and dinner. Maximum per day, you can take 240 mg of fenspiride, which corresponds to 3 tablets.
The dose in liquid form for babies weighing up to 10 kg is 2–4 tsp, which corresponds to 10–20 ml of the drug. Syrup may be added to a bottle of tea or a mixture for the baby. Children weighing over 10 kg are given 2–4 tbsp. l Erespal. The dose in ml is 30-60.
Teens and adults can also drink syrup if for some reason they do not take pills. The dose is from 3 to 6 tbsp. l This amount corresponds to 45–90 ml / day. Each time before use, shake the bottle with syrup. The medicine is recommended to be taken before meals.
The drug in the indicated doses is taken for diseases of the respiratory system:
- laryngitis;
- rhinopharyngitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- tracheobronchitis, bronchitis;
- coughing with respiratory tract infections;
- chronic inflammatory processes in the bronchi and lungs;
- flu, whooping cough, measles.
The duration of treatment with Erespal depends on the type of disease, the severity of its course, and the condition of the patient. The average duration of therapy for inflammatory processes in the airways is 3 weeks. It is possible to extend up to 30 days, repeat the course, but only after consulting a doctor.
The use of Erespal does not cancel antibiotic therapy. Prescribe antibacterial drugs and Erespal for infectious diseases that are accompanied by cough, including with otitis media and sinusitis. Antibiotics will not help with the viral nature of inflammation. Also, antimicrobials are not taken for allergic diseases.
List of Russian analogues in the form of syrup
A number of domestically produced drugs contain the amount of fenspiride used in Erespal. The cost of the French drug is more than 250 rubles (bottle of 150 ml), more than 480 rubles (250 ml). Cheaper are analogues made in Russia or by joint pharmaceutical enterprises. You can choose substitutes for the drug that have a similar therapeutic effect.
The domestic structural analogue of Erespal for children is Eladon syrup. Generic contains an identical amount of fenspiride (2 mg / ml). Vials of 150 ml and 200 ml are produced. Another analogue in the form of syrup is Fespalen. The drug in liquid dosage form is produced by the Russian company Ozone. The volume of the bottles is 100 and 150 ml. More often in pharmacies you can find Eladon and Fespalen in solid dosage form.
Domestic substitutes for Erespal in tablets
Structural analogues in solid dosage form - tablets Codestim, Fenspiride, Eladon, Fespalen. The content of the active ingredient, indications and methods of using generics are fully consistent with Erespal tablets. Affordable drug Eladon. The cost of packaging (30 tablets) is 250 rubles.
Foreign similar means
Syrup with the active substance fenspiride - the full structural analogue of Erespal - is produced in Poland. The cost of the drug Sires is from 160 to 186 rubles. Epistatum is produced in Hungary and Romania. Tablets contain 80 mg, syrup - 2 mg / ml fenspiride. Erispirus is a drug manufactured in Slovenia, Turkey and Switzerland. The composition is identical to the tablets and syrup Erespal.
Drugs similar in pharmacological properties
It is difficult to find an adequate replacement for Erespal. The original remedy and generics are modern drugs that have a complex effect.You can use Erespal substitutes from other therapeutic groups, useful for various symptoms.
With a strong cough with profuse sputum, take Ambroxol tablets. The drug has a mucolytic effect, improves expectoration. Ambroxol and other drugs with an identical composition (Lazolvan, Ambrobene, Ambrohexal, Flavamed max) do not have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects. Medications are taken for diseases listed in the list of Erespal's indications.
The composition of the complex treatment of cough, in addition to mucolytic drugs, includes antihistamines in tablets:
- Desloratadine;
- Loratadine;
- Lordestine;
- Elisha.
Ketotifen is similar in properties to antiallergic drugs. Ketotifen, Ketof tablets are produced in Russia. The medicine reduces the secretion of histamine and other mediators of inflammation with mast cells and basophils. The effect of Ketotifen develops with continuous use for 6-8 weeks. The tool prevents the development of bronchospasm, is used for bronchial asthma, allergic bronchitis, hay fever.
It is necessary to pay attention that in preparations with identical active substances the indications and contraindications coincide. The most similarities in properties and application are medicines that contain the same active ingredients in the same dosage.
Drugs from other therapeutic groups can be substitutes. However, there are large differences in therapeutic effects, contraindications and side effects of various active substances.
If it is necessary to replace Erespal, it is better to choose a structural analogue of Russian or foreign production. The cost of generics is almost always lower compared to the original drug. You can save without compromising the quality of treatment.
