Incredibly effective to facilitate the separation of sputum when coughing is a very inexpensive drug Mukaltin. The cost of this drug in various pharmacies varies around 30 rubles. Many parents turn to a pediatrician with the question of whether it is possible to give Mukaltin to children for up to a year. This drug is made from an extract of a natural plant - the herb of marshmallows, and therefore, should not harm the body even the smallest children. Meanwhile, according to the instructions for use, the drug Mukaltin is intended for adults and children over 1 year old. Thus, it is better for babies to choose other medications, necessarily before consulting with a doctor.
Any medicine should be taken in a certain way, otherwise it may not work or, even worse, cause various side effects. Next, we will tell you how to give the children Mukaltin correctly in order to get rid of the painful cough as quickly as possible.
How to drink Mukaltin for children?
The scheme, how to take Mukaltin for children, depends on the age of the baby:
- crumbs from 1 year to 3 years should be given no more than half of one tablet 3 times a day;
to children from 3 to 7 years - on the whole tablet in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening; - after the performance of 7 years - 3 times a day for 2 tablets.
Usually, for small children, the tablet is previously dissolved in warm boiled water. It should be noted that the Muciltin should be taken no later than 1 hour before a meal, in the case of a meal after eating, the effectiveness of the drug can be significantly reduced.
The course of treatment with Muciltin is usually about 7-15 days. If there is no result, you should immediately consult a doctor for another medication.