For a long time, the fact that a pregnant woman can be easily compared with a small and defenseless child with regard to vulnerability to various diseases is not secret. The thing is that when carrying a baby, the body works in a gentle manner in order to preserve both the expectant mother and the fetus. But be that as it may, catarrhal diseases do not sleep, and it is necessary to treat a cold. This article will describe how the drug called “Ambrobene” works during pregnancy and whether it is harmful to women. All aspects of the use of the drug will be analyzed in detail.
But it is worth making a reservation and immediately dispelling the doubts of expectant mothers about whether Ambrobene is allowed to be treated during pregnancy. The drug is not only not prohibited, but even indicated for use. Unlike other drugs, it has the most mild effect. Moreover, Ambrobene is allowed to be treated during pregnancy (2nd trimester), because it fights only with viruses, without affecting healthy cells of an already weak organism.
When you can not take "Ambrobene"
“Ambrobene” during pregnancy cannot be used in the case when the fetus is intensively formed in the womb of a woman, and any medical intervention can significantly harm the course of this process.
Pharmacological group
As for the pharmacological group, Ambrobene, like Ambroxol, which is part of the drug as the main active substance, belongs to the class of mucolytics or, quite simply, expectorant drugs. "Ambrobene" during pregnancy very well stimulates the separation of sputum from the lungs, which contributes to a speedy recovery.
Indications for appointment
You can use Ambrobene during pregnancy if during the course of the disease there is difficulty breathing, severe sore throat, severe discharge of mucus with pathogenic microflora from the surface of the lungs, larynx and trachea.
As mentioned earlier, over the course of many clinical trials of the drug, a negative effect on the body of a pregnant woman was not revealed, on the contrary, any form of the drug helps to remove the secret from the bronchi, activates the mechanism of the fight against harmful microorganisms in the blood.
The solution of the question of which particular type of remedy to choose remains exclusively with the woman herself - pills, powder for inhalation or liquid syrup. Inhalation with Ambrobene during pregnancy is a very effective treatment. The dosage of each form of release is selected purely individually and depends on the severity of the symptoms present.
Additional indications
As for the main indications for treatment with this drug, doctors distinguish the following:
- acute and chronic bronchitis;
- advanced bronchial asthma;
- acute inflammatory processes of the lung tissue;
- bronchiectasis of the respiratory system.
Contraindications
Obvious contraindications for the use of Ambrobene are:
- The presence of an allergic reaction to the active substance.
- General weakness of the body, accompanied by the presence of drowsiness, dizziness and headache.
- Diarrhea or persistent constipation.
- Dry mouth when swallowed.
- Exanthemes.
- The appearance of rhinorrhea and dysuria.
In some cases, with too long treatment with this drug, dizziness, nausea, repeated vomiting, or the urge to empty the stomach are not ruled out. In this case, the drug should be stopped and consult your doctor for a more loyal drug.
It is worth noting that Ambrobene does not act too aggressively on the lungs, but removes the accumulated mucus as gently as possible, which cannot be said with certainty, for example, about ACC. That is why the drug "Ambrobene" can be drunk even during pregnancy.
Dosage and administration
The medicine should be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor. Classic regimen: 1 tablet 3 times a day for 24 hours. Wash down with a small amount of clean water, no need to chew. “Ambrobene” (syrup) during pregnancy is dosed in 5 ml in 24 hours, which are poured into a measuring spoon and diluted with water to eliminate excessive sweetness.
A solution for inhalation is prepared as follows: 2 ml of powder is diluted in 2 ml of saline. The procedure must be continued until the entire contents of the vial are consumed. To consolidate the effect, the drug is used for at least 5 days. In the event that the treatment period must be extended, the duration of admission is adjusted by the doctor.
Side effects
Among the side effects from the use of the drug in pregnant women, pain in the stomach, dizziness and uncontrolled thirst can occur. In some cases, the appearance of a rash, urticaria and other problems with the skin caused by taking this mucolytic is possible. Progressive disorders in the functioning of the liver are also a signal that Ambrobene should not be taken.
Problems with the work of the kidneys are also included in the list of those circumstances in which the use of the drug is in doubt. The responsibility for prescribing the medicine rests entirely with the attending physician, so there is no need to hide alarming symptoms from him.
Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and erosive gastritis are direct contraindications, since during pregnancy these pathologies are exacerbated.
In the event that any medicine is forbidden to the expectant mother, drug elimination of sputum can easily be replaced with the use of more liquids, including fruit drinks, berry juices, compotes and so on.
Capsules "Ambrobene" during pregnancy (3 trimester) is recommended to be taken in the morning, when the separation of mucus from the lungs occurs most actively. The obvious advantage of the drug is that during treatment with this remedy, addiction does not occur. This allows you to fearlessly carry out not one, but several courses of treatment with equal intervals. It is advisable to carry out inhalation several hours before bedtime so that thickened sputum accumulated during the day can leave the body and not interfere with sleep. Syrup is best diluted with warm water.
To make the effect of using any form of the drug as noticeable as possible, combine treatment with movement and moderate physical activity, which will contribute to faster elimination of accumulated mucus. It is very important several times a day to ventilate the room well so that the air in the room is always fresh and clean.
Analogs and release forms
If necessary, the mucolytic Ambrobene can be replaced by Mukaltin, Ambroxol and other representatives of this pharmacological group.
Raspberry syrup has a slightly yellowish tint. The secretomotor effect of any form of the drug has been proven by many professors in the field of otolaryngology. The product begins to act within half an hour and retains the effect from 6 to 12 hours. Long-acting capsules have been working for not 24 hours, but for 24 hours.
Using the Ambrobene preparation together with antibiotics, it is possible to speed up the treatment several times. The best combinations are Ambrobene and Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime or Cefotoxime.
When administered, the medicine is almost completely absorbed after absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.