Cold

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a cold include: Sore throat Sneezing, cold sniffles, runny nose, later nasal congestion. Feeling sick, fatigue Cough, Acute bronchitis Hoarseness Headache Fever is rare in adults, but is often observed in children Causes The common cold is caused in most cases by rhinoviruses, but numerous other viruses such as parainfluenza viruses, … Cold

Cough Expectorant: Effect, Uses & Risks

For a cold, cough expectorants are a popular and effective medication that can be administered in a variety of forms. What exactly does the cough expectorant do? What does it consist of? And how to apply the cough expectorant properly? What are cough expectorants? Cough expectorants are a medicine that makes it easier to cough … Cough Expectorant: Effect, Uses & Risks

Cough Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

A cold with a cold and sore throat can often develop into a cough. Depending on whether the cough is rather dry or accompanied by viscous mucus, the treatment with cough remedies should be applied. If a cough is not thoroughly cured, complications such as pneumonia may develop, as additional pathogens may become lodged in … Cough Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Mucoangin®

The active ingredient of Mucoangin® is ambroxol hydrochloride. Due to its various effects, ambroxol can be used both in the context of acute sore throats and in the context of a disease of the lower respiratory tract. A special effect of ambroxol hydrochloride is its expectorant property. It influences the mucus-producing glands in the oral … Mucoangin®

Dosage form | Mucoangin®

Dosage form Mucoangin® is taken for sore throats as part of pain relief. It is available in pharmacies in the form of lozenges. There are two flavours available: wild berry and mint. The tablets should dissolve slowly in the mouth, as this ensures the longest possible duration of action. Mucoangin® can be taken by adults … Dosage form | Mucoangin®

Side effects | Mucoangin®

Side effects In principle, all drugs can cause adverse effects in the body in addition to their desired effects. Depending on the site of attack and action of the drug, completely different side effects can occur. This also applies to the intake of Mucoangin®. When Mucoangin® is taken, it can often cause taste disorders or … Side effects | Mucoangin®

Expectorant

Products Expectorants are commercially available in the form of cough syrups, drops, tablets, powders, granules, pastilles, and lozenges, among others. Structure and properties Natural (herbal), semisynthetic, and synthetic agents are used. Effects Expectorants liquefy and loosen tough mucus in the respiratory tract and promote expectoration. Mucolytic: liquefy bronchial mucus. Secretolytic: promotes production of a thin … Expectorant

Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)

Symptoms Severe sore throat and difficulty swallowing, pharyngitis. Tonsillitis with yellowish-white coatings. Narrowing of the isthmus faucium (constriction formed by the palatal arches). Fever Fatigue Feeling sick, fatigue Lymph node swelling, especially in the neck, armpits and groin. Limb and muscle pain Headache Skin rash (only in about 5%). Lymphocytosis (increased lymphocyte count in the … Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)

Tubal Catarrh

Background The mucosa-lined Eustachian tube (eustachian tube, tuba auditiva) is the connection between the nasopharynx and the tympanic cavity of the middle ear. Its main function is to equalize pressure between the middle ear and the external ambient pressure. The tube is normally closed and opens when swallowing or yawning. Two other important functions are … Tubal Catarrh

Dembrexin

Products Dembrexin is commercially available as a powder for administration with feed as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Dembrexin (C13H17Br2NO2, Mr = 379.1 g/mol) is a benzylamine. It is structurally closely related to bromhexine (e.g., bisolvone) and ambroxol (e.g., mucosolvone) and is present in the … Dembrexin

Ambroxol

Mucosan®, Mucoangin®, Mucosolvan®, Lindoxyl®, mucolytic, secretolytic, ambroxol hydrochloride, expectorant, local anestheticAmbroxol is an active ingredient used in medicines primarily as a cough expectorant. It has a mucolytic effect on the lungs and bronchial tubes and has a slightly anaesthetic effect on the throat area. Ambroxol is therefore often used for colds with particularly stubborn mucus … Ambroxol

Cough syrup

General information A cough syrup (antitussive) is a medicine that suppresses or dampens the irritation of the cough. Usually the basis for a cough syrup is a simple syrup (Syrupus Simplex, purified water and household sugar) or an alcoholic solution. A variety of cough syrups with many different active ingredients are available. For some active … Cough syrup