Broncho-Vaxom for children
Broncho-Vaxom for children: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Use aged
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Broncho-Vaxom children
ATX code: L03A
Active ingredient: bacterial lysates (Haemophilus influenzae B, Klebsiella ozaenae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus gr. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus gr. Viridans)]
Manufacturer: OM Pharma (Switzerland)
Description and photo updated: 2018-14-06
Prices in pharmacies: from 399 rubles.
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Broncho-Vaxom for children is an immunostimulating agent.
Release form and composition
Dosage form Broncho-Vaxoma for children - capsules: hard, gelatinous, size No. 3, opaque, with a blue lid and white body; content - light beige powder (10 pcs. in blisters, 1 or 3 blisters in a cardboard box).
Composition of 1 capsule:
- active substance: standardized lyophilisate of bacterial lysates (Klebsiella ozaenae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis - 3.5 mg OM) (as part of the standardized 3.5 mg)
- excipients: sodium glutamate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, anhydrous propyl gallate (E310);
- composition of the capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine dye (indigotin) (E132).
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Broncho-Vaxom for children is an immunostimulating agent of bacterial origin that induces an immune response in the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, especially in Peyer's patches (PB) of the small intestine. Here, the drug activates antigen-presenting cells, which stimulate cells responsible for specific immunity.
Also, Broncho-Vaxom for children helps to increase the number of circulating B-lymphocytes, after stimulation of which there is an increase in the production of polyclonal antibodies, especially serum IgG and IgA secreted by saliva and the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. It is these antibodies that represent the first line of defense against a variety of bacteria and viruses (infectious agents).
Broncho-Vaxom for children has a powerful stimulating effect on most types of leukocytes, as evidenced by an increase in the number of cells of the lymphoid and myeloid series and a selective increase in the expression of receptors on their surface.
Taken together, the described data confirm that the drug, when it enters the body, triggers biological reactions that enhance the immune defense against infections.
Clinical data have confirmed that Broncho-Vaxom for children, increasing the body's resistance to infections, reduces the incidence of acute infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, shortens their duration, reduces the frequency of exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and also reduces the need for other drugs, especially antibiotics.
Pharmacokinetics
No information available.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Broncho-Vaxom for children is prescribed for children aged 6 months to 12 years for the treatment of acute respiratory tract infections (as part of complex therapy), as well as for the prevention of recurrent respiratory tract infections and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
Contraindications
Broncho-Vaxom for children is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
Do not use the drug to treat children under 6 months of age.
Instructions for the use of Broncho-Vaxom for children: method and dosage
Broncho-Vaxom for children is intended for oral administration. Capsules should be taken once a day, in the morning on an empty stomach. Children who cannot swallow the capsules can open them and mix the contents with a liquid (such as milk or fruit juice).
For medicinal purposes, Broncho-Vaxom for children is used 1 capsule for 10 days. If necessary, antibiotic therapy is carried out simultaneously. The duration of therapy and the expediency of repeated courses is determined by the doctor.
As a preventive measure, the recommended dose is also 1 capsule daily for 10 days. A total of 3 prophylactic courses are carried out at intervals of 20 days.
Side effects
Broncho-Vaxom for children is usually well tolerated. Most of the adverse reactions that occur fall into the general category of moderate to moderate severity. The most common of these are disorders of the digestive system, side effects from the respiratory system and allergic reactions.
Possible side effects:
- from the immune system: infrequently (from ≥ 1/1000 to <1/100) - hypersensitivity reactions (itching, facial swelling, erythema, erythematous or generalized rash, generalized itching, swelling of the eyelids and face, peripheral edema, shortness of breath);
- from the gastrointestinal tract: often (from ≥ 1/100 to <1/10) - abdominal pain, diarrhea; the frequency is unknown (based on the available data, it is not possible to assess the frequency of side effects) - nausea, vomiting;
- from the respiratory system: often - cough;
- from the nervous system: the frequency is unknown - headache;
- from the skin and subcutaneous tissue: often - rash; frequency unknown - urticaria, angioedema;
- others: frequency is unknown - fever, increased fatigue.
Overdose
Overdose has not been reported. Given the nature of the drug and data on its toxicity, overdose is unlikely.
special instructions
Adult patients and children over 12 years of age are advised to use the appropriate Broncho-Vaxom Adult (capsules containing 7 mg of the active substance).
Broncho-Vaxom for children may cause the development of hypersensitivity reactions. Treatment should be discontinued if gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory disturbances, skin reactions, or other symptoms of intolerance persist, as they indicate an allergic reaction.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Broncho-Vaxom for children does not affect the speed of mental and motor reactions.
Pediatric use
The drug is not used to treat children under 6 months of age.
Drug interactions
Broncho-Vaxom for children can be used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Possible interactions with other drugs have not yet been established.
Analogs
There is no information on analogues of Broncho-Vaxom for children. There is a similar drug in a higher dosage for adults and children over 12 years old - Broncho-Vaxom adult.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life is 5 years.
Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature of 15-25 ° C.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Broncho-Vaxom for children
Most of the reviews in Broncho-Vaxom for children are positive. Patients confirm the effectiveness of the drug both in the complex treatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, and as a prophylactic agent, including for allergic cough.
There are some negative reviews from parents who gave the remedy to their children. Some indicate the absence of an immunostimulating effect, while others indicate the development of side effects.
The price of Broncho-Vaxom for children in pharmacies
Depending on the pharmacy chain where the drug is sold, the price of Broncho-Vaxom for children can vary between 400-560 rubles for 10 capsules, 1260-1350 rubles for 30 capsules.
Broncho-Vaxom for children: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Broncho-Vaxom for children 3.5 mg capsules 10 pcs. 399 RUB Buy |
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Broncho-Vaxom children's capsules 3.5mg 10 pcs. 572 r Buy |
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Broncho-Vaxom for children 3.5 mg capsules 30 pcs. 1234 RUB Buy |
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Broncho-Vaxom children's capsules 3.5mg 30 pcs. RUB 1518 Buy |
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
