Transpulmin is a remedy available in suppository and adult and infant syrup, indicated for coughs with phlegm, and in balsam, which is indicated to treat nasal congestion and cough.
All of the pharmaceutical forms of Transpulmin are available in pharmacies for a price of about 16 to 22 reais.
What is it for
Transpulmin balm is an ointment intended for the temporary relief of nasal congestion and cough associated with influenza and cold
The suppository and the syrup, however, have a mucosal and expelling action, and are therefore intended for the symptomatic treatment of productive cough in colds and flu.
How to use
The dosage of Transpulmin depends on the pharmaceutical form:
1. Syrup
The recommended dose of Adult Syrup for people over 12 years is 15 mL every 4 hours. For children 6 to 12 years of age, the recommended dose is 7.5 mL every 4 hours, and for children 2 to 6 years, the recommended dose is 5 mL every 4 hours. The recommended maximum daily dose for a 12 year old child is 2400 mg / day, for children 6 to 12 years old it is 1200 mg / day and for children 2 to 6 years old it is 600 mg / day.
The recommended dose of Children's Syrup for children 6 to 12 years is 15 mL every 4 hours and for children 2 to 6 years, the recommended dose is 7.5 mL every 4 hours. The recommended maximum daily dose for children 6 to 12 years old is 1200 mg / day and for children 2 to 6 years old it is 600 mg / day.
2. Balm
The balm should be applied about 4 cm on the chest and back, rubbing it afterwards and should be repeated 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by the doctor. The 4 applications per day should not be exceeded and the balm should not be applied directly to the nostrils or face.
3. Suppository
Before using the suppository, place the carton in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes. Subsequently, the suppository should be introduced via rectal. The recommended dose is 1 to 2 suppositories per day. The maximum dose is 2 suppositories per day and should not be exceeded.
Who should not use
Transpulmin should not be used by people who have hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients present in the formula and to children under 2 years of age. In addition, it can only be used by pregnant women if recommended by the doctor. See recipes for homemade syrups to treat cough.
In the case of syrup, which has guaifenesin in its composition, it should not be used by people with porphyria. In addition, it should be used cautiously by diabetics because it contains sugar in its composition.
The suppository should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the formula, people with gastrointestinal and gallbladder and gallbladder inflammation, and people with liver disease.
If after 7 days of treatment, the cough still persists or is accompanied by fever, rash, continuous headache or sore throat, see a doctor.
Possible side effects
Generally, syrup is well tolerated, however, although it is rare, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, stones in the urinary tract, rash, urticaria, headache, drowsiness and dizziness may occur.
The balm can cause burning at the site of application due to skin irritation, itching, rash, swelling or irritation of the skin.
As for suppositories, although rare, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal discomfort and drowsiness may occur.
