Linkas cough syrup - instructions for use for children

• March 10, 2020
• Pulmonology
• Sofia Andreeva

Cough is one of the common symptoms of viral diseases in children. It also accompanies tracheitis, bronchitis, and other inflammatory diseases. Various herbal preparations, based on various plants, are widely used for treatment. One of these is cough syrup for children “Linkas”. Instructions for using the product will be discussed in today's article.

Description of the drug

"Linkas" is a viscous brown liquid with a specific odor. Available in glass bottles of 90, 120 or 150 ml. In addition to the bottle, each cardboard box contains an annotation. Linkas syrup contains 10 plant extracts that enhance and at the same time complement each other’s effects. From 10 ml of the drug, a small patient receives the following extracts and extracts:

• adatoda vascularis leaves (600 mg);
• roots and fruits of long pepper, jujube, cordia, marshmallow and onosma flowers (100 mg each);
• licorice roots (75 mg);
• alpinia roots and hyssop leaves (50 mg);
• violet flowers (25 mg).

Auxiliary components are sucrose, purified water, citric acid, propylene glycol and clove oil.

Release form

In the modern pharmaceutical market you can find Linkas in several forms:

• Syrup.
• Lozenges with orange aroma and taste.
• Lozenges with honey and lemon flavor.
• Mint flavored lozenges.
• Ointment.

The simplest option for treating infants is syrup. Because it has a pleasant taste and children enjoy using it, and it is convenient for parents to give the drug.

The medicine is sold in dark glass bottles of 90, 120 and 150 ml. Along with the bottle in a cardboard package there are instructions and a measuring cup for ease of use. The syrup is dark brown in color and has a characteristic odor.

Operating principle

The components of the drug have a complex effect on the respiratory system. The main therapeutic effect is expectorant. Under the influence of 10 plant extracts simultaneously, cough productivity increases noticeably. As a result, sputum becomes thicker, so it is better removed from the bronchi. The cough becomes less pronounced over time and goes away. Also, the instructions for Linkas cough syrup for children state that the drug has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect.

Its composition is selected taking into account the characteristics of the body of small patients. The active substances do not penetrate the systemic circulation. Therefore, the medication is relatively safe for children.

Indications for use

The medicine is used to treat diseases of the respiratory system of an infectious nature, complicated by the production of sputum when coughing. For Linkas syrup, the indications for use are as follows:

• influenza, ARVI;
• pharyngitis;
• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• pneumonia;
• dry cough;
• tracheobronchitis.

Only one “Linkus” cannot be used during the current. Usually, the doctor additionally prescribes antipyretics, antibiotics or anti-allergenic drugs. It all depends on the disease. In addition, the syrup is a symptomatic remedy. Its use does not guarantee elimination of the root cause of the disease.

Linkas cough syrup for children reviews

Lyudmila:

I always have Linkas or Petrusin in my first aid kit. These drugs help us a lot, so I recommend them.

Natalia:

Now I give my son licorice syrup when he coughs. It quickly helps us relieve attacks. But we tried Linkas - it didn’t help, the cough was the same as it was at the beginning of the course of treatment, and remained at the end.

Svetlana:

The doctor prescribed us both Sinupret and Umkalor for cough, but none of this helped. But the last time we tried Linkas, this syrup helped my son a lot. And I like it, because it is on a natural basis, it contains only extracts of medicinal herbs, so no harm to the body should be expected.

Margarita:

The last time our doctor advised us “Dry cough medicine”, it helped us very well and quickly, but before that we took Linkas, it didn’t do any good. Although the doctor says that it helps, but not for everyone. Looks like it just didn't suit us.

Irina:

I always give my daughter Linkas in the early stages of a cold. He always helps us.

Possible contraindications

The only contraindication to the use of the drug is hypersensitivity to its constituent plant extracts or inactive components. An unpleasant consequence can be an allergic reaction, which manifests itself in the form of skin itching and hives. In this case, the original drug will have to be replaced with an analogue.

Moreover, among diabetic patients, it should be used under constant medical supervision. 10 ml of liquid contains 7 g of sucrose. It makes the syrup tasty and enjoyable to drink.

Optimal age of use

According to the instructions, Linkas cough syrup is not recommended for children under 6 months of age. Even if the child is more than six months old, treatment with its use must be prescribed by a doctor and the dosage must be selected correctly. The thing is that there is no reliable data on studies of its benefits and harms in groups with newborns. Use not according to instructions may be life-threatening.

Dosage regimen

The syrup is given from a teaspoon or measuring cap, if present in the package. If desired, the child can drink it with water. To prevent the sweet remedy from affecting your appetite, it is better to give it after meals. In general, it does not affect the digestion process.

The dosage of Linkas syrup is calculated according to the following scheme, taking into account the age of the small patient:

1. From 6 months to 3 years, 2.5 ml of medication should be given, which is equal to half a teaspoon. You should take it three times daily.
2. From 3 to 8 years, the dosage is increased to 5 ml. The number of doses remains the same - 3 times a day.
3. For children over 8 years of age, the dosage remains the same, but the number of doses is increased to 4 times a day.

The duration of the appointment is determined by the doctor. The standard course of therapy lasts 5-7 days. If necessary, it can be extended or repeated after a short period of time.

Special instructions, conditions of sale, storage and price in pharmacies

Linkas is a syrup containing sugar. The drug is prescribed with caution to patients suffering from carbohydrate metabolism disorders. A preliminary consultation with an endocrinologist may be required.

The medicine does not affect the patient's ability to drive or perform tasks requiring increased attention.

The syrup is available without a prescription. The finished cough remedy should be stored in a dark place, out of reach of children, at a temperature of up to 25°C. Shelf life – 3 years. The average price in pharmacies is from 140 to 230 rubles, depending on the volume of the bottle.

Additional recommendations

For which cough should Linkas syrup be used? The instructions indicate that this product has a pronounced mucolytic and expectorant effect. Therefore, treatment with its use is indicated for patients with a dry type of cough, which is accompanied by difficult mucus separation.

The medication relieves coughing attacks well and promotes its accelerated transition to a productive form. It also has a moderate analgesic effect. It is prescribed as an independent agent in the treatment of respiratory tract pathologies, as well as as an auxiliary component.

Video

I suggest you watch an interesting video in which a pediatrician talks about the types of cough in children and how to treat it.

No matter how you feel about modern medicines, every parent has a first aid kit for a newborn at home. As children grow, this first aid kit changes its composition. And if in the first months medications for colic and diaper rash were relevant, then by the age of 1.5 years antiseptics for treating broken knees appear in the medicine cabinet. In addition, the activity of children is growing and they cannot be kept at home even in severe frosts. Often, hypothermia of the feet can trigger the development of a cold, which is accompanied by a cough. Today we have discussed with you one of the effective drugs for treating this symptom, namely Linkas.

Share your experience with us in the comments on the website: have you tried giving this syrup to your baby, how quickly did you begin to see improvements in his health?

Interaction with other drugs

The instructions for Linkas cough syrup for children indicate that it should not be taken simultaneously with other antitussive drugs. This can lead to the development of a strong inflammatory process and the deposition of sputum in the lungs. It is also not recommended to take it together with medications whose active ingredients are codeine or libexin.

Popular analogues

If the child cannot take the syrup described in the article, the doctor replaces it with another drug with an expectorant effect. Preference is given to products with herbal composition. The most popular analogues of Linkas syrup are the following:

1. "Herbion". The medicine is available in the form of syrup and has three varieties. The first contains primrose extract, the second - ivy, and the third - plantain. Any remedy can be given to children for therapeutic purposes from 2 years of age.
2. "Eucabalus." The syrup is prescribed to children after one year. It contains a combination of thyme and plantain extracts. There is also a drug called Eucabal Balsam S. It can be used to treat infants from 2 months. The medicine contains pine and eucalyptus oils, and is used for rubbing and inhalation.
3. "Bronchicum". The composition contains an extract of thyme. It is allowed to be given to children from the age of six months. Patients older than one year of age are treated with Bronchicum TP. It is distinguished by the presence of one more ingredient - primrose extract.

Compound

Linkas syrup is a multicomponent preparation created on the basis of plant materials. The medicine contains about a dozen herbal extracts that help improve the well-being of patients suffering from dry or wet cough.

Main components of syrup:

• Adhatoda vascularis leaves;
• liquorice root;
• fragrant violet;
• medicinal hyssop;
• common jujube and others.

The “bouquet” of medicinal plants determines the mild but strong effect of the cough remedy. In addition to the indicated bioactive components, the composition contains the following excipients:

1. lemon acid;
2. glycerol;
3. sucrose;
4. propylene glycol;
5. essential oils of clove and peppermint;
6. specially prepared and purified water;
7. preservatives E216, E218.

Excipients ensure long-term preservation of the beneficial properties of the drug. It is allowed to combine the appropriate cough remedy with other medicines based on medicinal plants.

Parents' opinions

Reviews about Linkas syrup are in most cases positive. It has a plant base, so it is well tolerated by children. Also, the natural composition makes it relatively safe.

According to parents, the syrup helps to gently remove phlegm. Helps make cough less pronounced and fights inflammation well. Relief from expectoration occurs from the first days of taking it. Another advantage is the sweet, pleasant taste and the absence of ethyl alcohol, which is dangerous for children. After use, the child experiences an increase in local and general immunity.

There are also negative reviews about Linkas syrup. As a rule, they are caused by the appearance of an allergic reaction to the active components of the drug. If skin itching, redness or hives occurs, you should immediately stop taking the product and consult a doctor. The specialist will recommend its analogue.

Excess of dosage and negative reactions

Linkas is a natural remedy that rarely causes adverse reactions (provided the instructions for use are followed). No accidental overdose episodes have been reported.

Possible adverse reactions:

1. loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting;
2. weakness, fatigue;
3. allergic reactions. An inadequate immune response of the body is manifested by skin rash, itching, redness;
4. increased salivation and sweating;
5. increased blood pressure;
6. electrolyte imbalance (decreased potassium concentration in the blood).

Symptoms of overdose occurred during experimental use of the drug for 2 months. Clinically, the problem manifested itself as an aggravation of the adverse reactions described above. Additionally, hypokalemic myopathy developed, manifested by muscle weakness.