Linkas
Linkas: 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. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Lincus
ATX code: R05CA10
Active ingredient: mixture of herbal extracts
Manufacturer: Herbion Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. (Pakistan)
Description and photo updated: 2018-26-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 86 rubles.
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Linkas is a multicomponent herbal preparation with an expectorant effect.
Release form and composition
A phytopreparation is produced in the form of a syrup: a brown viscous liquid with a characteristic odor (90, 120 or 150 ml each in a brown glass bottle, 1 bottle in a cardboard box complete with a measuring cap).
10 ml of syrup contains the following active substances (in the form of dry extracts):
- Adhatoda vasica Ness. (adhatoda vascular leaves) - 600 mg;
- Onosma bracteatum Wall. (onosma bract leaves and flowers) - 100 mg;
- Zizyphus tujuba Mill. (ziziphus real fruit) - 100 mg;
- Altea officinalis L. (marshmallow medicinal flowers) - 100 mg;
- Cordia latifolia (Cordia broadleaf fruit) - 100 mg;
- Piper longum L. (long pepper fruits and roots) - 100 mg;
- Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd (alpinia galanga roots and rhizomes) - 50 mg;
- Hyssopus officinalis L. (hyssop officinalis leaves) - 50 mg;
- Glycyrrhyza glabra L. (licorice bare roots) - 75 mg;
- Viola odorata L. (fragrant violets flowers) - 25 mg.
Additional components: anhydrous citric acid, sucrose, propylene glycol, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerin, clove oil, peppermint oil, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Linkas is a complex Ayurvedic preparation based on medicinal herbs. This remedy has mucolytic, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties, helps to reduce the intensity and increase the productivity of cough.
Pharmacokinetics
Due to the fact that a large number of active components of plant origin are included in the composition of the drug, the study of its pharmacokinetics is currently not possible.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Linkas is recommended for use for the symptomatic treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by a cough with difficult sputum, such as acute respiratory diseases, influenza, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchitis of smokers, as well as for the treatment of other respiratory tract diseases inflammatory nature.
Contraindications
- pregnancy;
- period of breastfeeding;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption, fructose intolerance, sucrase / isomaltase deficiency;
- age up to 6 months;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Syrup should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus (contains sucrose).
Instructions for the use of Linkas: method and dosage
Linkas syrup for cough is taken orally.
Recommended dosage regimen depending on the patient's age:
- from 6 months to 3 years - 3 times a day, 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon);
- from 3 to 8 years old - 3 times a day, 5 ml (1 teaspoon);
- from 8 to 18 years old - 4 times a day, 5 ml (1 teaspoon);
- over 18 years old - 3-4 times a day, 10 ml (2 teaspoons).
The course of treatment is 5-7 days. By agreement with the doctor, you can increase the duration of taking the drug or repeat therapy.
Side effects
During the period of herbal treatment, allergic reactions may develop.
Overdose
No cases of Linkas overdose have been registered.
special instructions
Patients with diabetes mellitus or adhering to a hypocaloric diet should take into account that sucrose is included in the drug (70%). A single dose for adults (10 ml) contains approximately 7 g of sucrose, which is equivalent to 0.58 bread units (XE).
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Linkas syrup does not affect the ability to control any complex mechanisms and equipment (including vehicles).
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are contraindicated in taking Linkas syrup for cough due to the lack of data confirming the effectiveness and safety of its use in this category of patients.
Pediatric use
Treatment with the drug is contraindicated in children under 6 months of age.
Drug interactions
The syrup is not recommended to be taken simultaneously with antitussives, as well as with drugs that reduce sputum production.
Analogs
Linkas analogs are Linkas ARVI, Doctor Mom, Linkas Lor, Travisil, Intellan, Demidov elixir, Tonsinal, Suprima-Broncho, Iberogast, Dipana, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Linkas
According to most reviews, Linkas is an effective remedy used in children and adults in the treatment of dry cough against the background of infectious and inflammatory lesions of the respiratory tract. The phytopreparation promotes the liquefaction of viscous thick sputum and its further rapid discharge, relieves and eliminates attacks of dry cough, relieves sore throat. Many patients also respond positively to the composition of the drug, which includes natural ingredients of plant origin and does not contain alcohol.
At the same time, some reviews note that the syrup has a very mild effect and shows a weak effect in the complex treatment of such serious diseases as bronchitis, pneumonia. The main disadvantage of an expectorant is the development of allergic reactions during its use.
Linkas price in pharmacies
The average price for Linkas can be for a bottle of 90 ml - 170 rubles; 150 ml - 200 RUB
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, 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!
