Broncho-munal - official instructions for use

How can I replace Bronchomunal analogues?

An analogue of the drug "Bronchomunal"
Ribomunil is a drug of bacterial origin, with fewer types of bacteria than Bronchomunal. Available in tablets. Prescribed for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract (otitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia).

Drugs of bacterial origin similar to Bronchomunal, belonging to the group of immunomodulators:

• Actinolysate
• Bactisporin
• Bronchovax
• IRS-19
• Imudon
• Lycopid
• Sporobacterin

In addition to immunomodulators of bacterial origin, doctors prescribe other natural drugs:

• Anaferon - based on homeopathic substances
• Ergoferon - also based on homeopathic substances
• Rhinital – homeopathic medicine
• Vilozen – based on the extract of the thymus gland of large domestic mammals
• Thymalin – based on the thymus gland of large domestic animals
• Stimfort - based on an extract from snake tissue
• Echinacea Extract (plant)
• Immunal – based on echinacea juice
• Echinocor – based on echinacea herb, birch leaves, licorice roots, rose hips

What is “Bronchomunal”: description of the drug

The drug reduces the development of respiratory tract complications. Its effect is similar to that of vaccines: after the start of use, it causes an immune response - the formation of specific antibodies.

Attention!

The drug not only alleviates the general condition and prevents complications, but also reduces the risk of secondary infection.

“Bronchomunal” for coronavirus and bronchitis helps reduce the number of antibiotics taken and alleviates the general condition. It has a prolonged effect. The active substance accumulates in aggregated lymphoid nodules of the mucous membrane lining the gastrointestinal tract in the small intestine. Activates antigen-presenting cells, which, in turn, stimulate the production of B-lymphocytes responsible for specific immunity.

This leads to an increase in antibodies produced by the salivary glands and mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. Thanks to this effect, the number of leukocytes and macrophages that circulate directly in the lungs and bronchi increases. This causes a selective increase in the expression of surface receptors.

Is it possible to take Bronchomunal with antibiotics and Viferon at the same time?

The drug “Bronchomunal” can be taken together with antibiotics and Viferon.
Doctors, including Dr. Komarovsky, advise starting treatment with antibiotics and other medications if, while taking a course of Bronchomunal, you “caught” an infection and fell ill with colds.

As for Viferon, it is created on the basis of interferon (a number of proteins in the human body), it is produced in the form of suppositories, and is used by injecting it into the human anus. This way the medicine works faster than in tablets or capsules.

Viferon helps reduce the duration of treatment with Bronchomunal and antibiotics.

Bronchomunal and alcohol: compatibility

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It is not advisable to take the drug "Bronchomunal" with alcohol.

Bronchomunal is compatible with alcohol, but it should be remembered that drinking alcoholic beverages, even in small quantities, can greatly worsen the condition of the immune system, and then the previously spent effort and money on completed courses of treatment with Bronchomunal will simply be destroyed.

Release form, packaging and composition

The drug is available in the form of gelatin capsules, which are packaged in packs of 10 and 30 pcs. The capsules contain a light beige powder, which is a lyophilized lysate of bacteria.

The main components of the drug are represented by a mixture of bacterial agents, that is, each active ingredient is an element of bacterial cultures. The capsules contain a complex represented by cells of bacterial cultures (8 types), which are previously reliably neutralized. Cells that have retained the ability to influence the human body and receive an immune response are used.

"Bronchomunal P" contains 3.5 mg of lysate; this drug is prescribed to young children. Bronchomunal capsules contain 7 mg of lysate, this drug is prescribed to adolescents and adult patients.

The composition is supplemented with auxiliary substances:

• titanium dioxide;
• propyl gallate;
• magnesium stearate;
• monosodium glutamate;
• indigotine;
• mannitol;
• gelatin;
• pregelatinized starch.

Treatment during pregnancy

The instructions for use of Bronchomunal do not recommend it during pregnancy and lactation. This is due to the lack of studies on the effects of the drug during this period.

As prescribed by a doctor, it can be taken in the second and third trimester, if the body is unable to cope with the infection on its own. Sometimes doctors prescribe the drug to pregnant women during a flu epidemic to prevent possible illness. But each organism is individual, there is no guarantee that the drug will be 100% suitable.

Reviews about “Bronchomunal” from pregnant women are only positive, characterizing the drug as safe and highly effective. The effect of the medication on the development of the fetus has not been identified, but there is definitely a benefit from taking it during the illness of the expectant mother. A quick recovery without antibiotic treatment or with minimal use of antibiotics prevents complications and infection of the child.

Pregnancy and lactation

It is not recommended to use Bronchomunal in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Clinical studies of the safety of using the drug Broncho-Munal during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) have not been conducted.

If it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, the issue of stopping breastfeeding should be decided (due to the lack of data on the excretion of the active substance in breast milk).

It is not recommended to use Bronchomunal in the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Bronchomunal instructions

Bronchomunal is a drug with a pronounced immunostimulating effect. The drug is widely used in the treatment of diseases affecting the ENT organs and respiratory tract. Bronchomunal is one of the effective drugs that can increase the immune defense of people who often suffer from viral or bacterial infections. This drug is of bacterial origin and contains special cells that are pathogens of respiratory diseases. After taking Bronchomunal, such cells trigger a reaction of the immune system, producing antibodies. Reviews from doctors and patients who took Bronchomunal are quite positive. Many note that after completing the course of treatment, the frequency of diseases and the intensity of symptoms decreased several times. Next will be a more detailed instruction of the bronchomunal.

Bronchomunal P is often prescribed to children to activate the immune system, especially to those who suffer from colds or bronchopulmonary diseases more than 4 times a year. In pediatric practice, Bronchomunal is often prescribed as an additional means to strengthen the body. The principle of action of the drug is similar to a vaccine, since the drug contains samples of infections and harmful bacteria. The medicine Bronchomunal is not a domestic drug, it has a fairly high cost, but it has been on the market for many years, is often prescribed by doctors, and has good reviews.

pharmachologic effect

MIBP (Medical Immunobiological Preparations) has an immunostimulating effect. Increases humoral and cellular immunity. Stimulates peritoneal macrophages, increases the number of T lymphocytes and antibodies - IgA, IgG, IgM (including those circulating in the blood and located in the respiratory tract). The immunostimulating effect of the bacterial lysate is due to its effect on Peyer's patches in the gastrointestinal mucosa. Reduces the frequency and severity of infections, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics.

Bronchomunal, unlike many medications, is completely compatible with alcohol. However, it should be borne in mind that alcohol abuse has an extremely adverse effect on the immune system. So regular intake of alcohol (even in small doses) can negate the immunomodulatory effect of Bronchomunal.

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• Sensitivity to the components included in the composition may cause skin rashes, swelling, itching, swelling of the face, cough, nausea.
• Children up to 6 months old.
• Women who are breastfeeding.

Take with caution:

• Pregnant women should absolutely not take it in the 1st trimester, when the main organs of the child are forming; in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, if necessary (if the benefits of the medicine are greater than the side effects for the child).
• People who experience frequent stool disorders.
• Patients with dysbacteriosis.

Instructions for use Broncho-munal method and dosage

Children over 12 years of age and adults are prescribed a dose of 7 mg. Children aged 6 months to 12 years – at a dose of 3.5 mg.

The medicine is taken in the morning on an empty stomach (half an hour before meals) 1 capsule. in a day. If the patient cannot swallow the capsule, it is necessary to open it and pour the contents into a small amount of liquid (juice, milk or tea).

To prevent exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, it is used in three 10-day courses with a 20-day break.

As part of the complex therapy of acute infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, 1 caps is used. in a day. Treatment continues until signs of pathology disappear, but not less than 10 days. In the next 2 months, it is advisable to take Broncho-munal prophylactically 1 caps. for 10 days with a 20-day interval between courses.

When to start prophylactic use of bronchomunal?

One of the best domestic pediatricians, Evgeniy Komarovsky, recommends taking bronchomunal according to a special regimen in order to strengthen the child’s immunity. The scheme for the preventive use of the drug is simple: take one capsule on an empty stomach daily for 10 days, and then 20 days of “rest” (the drug is not taken). Then again 10 days of one capsule and 20 days of rest. And for the third time for 10 days we drink 1 capsule. It is advisable to start therapy on the same day every month.

Prevention will be most effective if during these three months the child does not suffer from colds and infectious diseases. Of course, it is most possible to observe such a regime in the warm season: May - September - at this time children rarely get sick, and, according to a number of pediatricians, if there is an acute respiratory infection in the period between appointments, it is also nothing to worry about. Since bronchomunal has an accumulating effect and its course should ensure the creation of immune memory, it is better to start preventive treatment no later than July.

But before starting a preventive course, you should evaluate the child’s condition. If he is very weakened after an illness, he will not form an immune response to either the bronchomunal or the vaccine. Therefore, after severe respiratory diseases, it is worth starting a preventive course of bronchomunal no earlier than 2 months after recovery. If the child behaves actively, eats with appetite, and the body temperature is normal, then taking bronchomunal is completely justified.

It is better to carry out a three-month course of bronchomunal every year as a preventive measure. It should be remembered that if the child has been vaccinated (vaccination), then start giving bronchomunal no earlier than 4 weeks (28 - 30 days) after the administration of the vaccine.

Composition of the drug

Bronchomunal is a drug with immunomodulatory action.
It contains bacteria that are among the causative agents of viral infections among children. The bacteria are in a killed and dried state. Once in the child’s body, they stimulate the immune system, causing it to produce the appropriate antibodies. The lyophilized lysate, also known as powder, which is in capsules, contains eight types of bacteria:

• Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that causes more than a hundred types of diseases. It can affect any organ. For a long time, Staphylococcus aureus can remain inside the body without making itself known, and when the immune system is weakened, they cause various complications;
• Pneumococcus is a bacterium that causes community-acquired pneumonia, which is often severe with extensive damage to lung tissue;
• Viridans streptococcus - usually located in the mouth and nasopharynx, when immunity decreases it causes bronchitis, laryngitis and other diseases of the ENT organs;
• Haemophilus influenzae - also called Pfeiffer's bacillus. Can cause meningitis and severe forms of pneumonia;
• Friedlander's bacillus - it is classified as a causative agent of pneumonia, and can cause purulent processes in other organs. The bacterium does not form spores and is a gram-negative coccobacilli;
• Klebsiella are gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, nonmotile, but form capsules. This makes them difficult to be vulnerable to. Cause chronic diseases of the respiratory system and severe pneumonia;
• Moraxella species catarrhalis are one of the causative agents of inflammatory processes in the body. In children it often causes sinusitis or otitis. Can also lead to conjunctivitis and complications of bronchitis;
• Beta-hemolytic streptococci are numerous species of bacteria from the genus Streptococcus. They are a ball, adjacent to each other, similar to a chain of beads. They cause infectious diseases of the ENT organs (sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis), and can also lead to scarlet fever.

Features of release form and composition

The drug is available only in capsules, packaged in blisters of 10 pieces. One package includes 1 or 3 such blisters, and the capsules themselves have an opaque gelatin shell and size 3. The body of the capsules is white, the cap is blue, and there is a beige powder inside.

The main ingredient of this powder is lysates of microorganisms, presented in a dosage of 3.5 mg in one capsule. Broncho-munal P contains the following destroyed bacteria:

• Haemophilus influenzae;
• Streptococcus viridans;
• pneumococci;
• Streptococcus pyogenes;
• Staphylococcus aureus;
• Klebsiella ozena and pneumonia;
• Moraxella catharalis.

They are supplemented with inactive substances such as monosodium glutamate, starch and propyl gallate, as well as mannitol and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is made of titanium dioxide, indigotine and gelatin.

Possible side effects while taking the drug

During a course of taking the immunomodulator "Bronchomunal", you need to carefully monitor the child's condition. If unusual symptoms appear or the condition worsens, you should immediately stop treatment and contact the doctor who prescribed the drug or any pediatrician

Possible side effects when taking Bronchomunal, which you should definitely pay attention to:

• abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, nausea or vomiting,
• increased intensity of cold symptoms,
• the appearance of a rash or other sign of an allergy,
• increase in body temperature.

It is important to understand that the product contains viral bacteria. And even the fact that their vital functions and activity are weakened artificially does not exclude their negative impact on the child’s body

If the baby is severely weakened, then the risk of developing side effects is quite high. This should be taken into account not only by the doctor, but also by the parents when describing the child’s condition at an appointment with the pediatrician.

Even taken for preventive purposes in a completely healthy child can cause a response to the drug. That is why pediatricians recommend starting the course on weekends in order to monitor the manifestation of side effects and exclude the development of infection while taking the immunomodulator "Bronchomunal".

Pharmacodynamics

After taking the drug, an immune response occurs in the body to the introduction of the components present in the composition. Bronchomunal performs a similar task to vaccination, that is, it protects against acute respiratory viral infections and reduces the risk of developing bacterial complications.

The medicine has the following effects on the body:

• activates tissue regeneration;
• stimulates the active production of substances in the mucous and salivary glands that protect the body;
• significantly increases the number of T-lymphocytes, which, in combination with macrophages, successfully fight infectious pathogens;
• stimulates tissue macrophages, whose main task is to neutralize microorganisms that are harmful to human health;
• forms specific antibodies.

A course of treatment contributes to the body's high resistance to microbial attacks. As a result, a person is less likely to suffer from bacterial infections.

Broncho Munal protects against the harmful effects of:

• Moraxell;
• streptococci;
• Haemophilus influenzae;
• staphylococci;
• Klebsiella;
• pneumococci.

Course treatment with Bronchomunal helps strengthen the immune system

Instructions for use

The medicine is used once a day, after sleep before breakfast. Take the capsules with water. In the case of children, the drug can be dissolved in liquid; water, juice, milk and tea are suitable. The medicine is given to the child when it has been thoroughly mixed and completely dissolved.

It is necessary to start taking the drug for preventive purposes in mid-summer, then immunity to the main infectious agents will develop before the outbreak of epidemics.

If Bronchomunal is taken in the presence of a disease that is in the acute phase, treatment lasts ten days.

To strengthen the body's defenses and prevent the development of many diseases, capsules are taken for three months. The peculiarity of the treatment is that the course must be repeated every 20 days, the course period is 10 days.

Contraindications

• Persons with individual intolerance to the composition are prohibited from starting taking the drug.
• The same applies to children under 6 years of age.
• The drug is strictly prohibited for patients with acute intestinal disorders, otherwise there will be no effect from therapy.
• If you have previously taken oral vaccines, Bronchomunal can be taken no earlier than a month later.

Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation that the capsules have immunostimulating properties, so doctors are wary of taking it. You cannot self-medicate at the first symptoms of coronavirus; treatment tactics are determined by specialists individually in each case.

Analogs

A drug called Broncho-Vaxom for children can serve as a replacement for Broncho-Munalu P. It is also presented in capsules, inside of which there are lysates of the same microorganisms and in the same dosage. The drugs are similar in appearance (same color and size of capsules) and in the composition of excipients.

Only the manufacturer differs, which affects the cost of the medicine. "Broncho-Vaxom" is produced in Switzerland and is a little more expensive - 530-560 rubles for 10 capsules and 1300-1400 rubles for 30 capsules.

Both of these drugs can also be replaced with other drugs that act on the immune system through the same mechanism and contain destroyed bacteria or parts of them. Such means include:

• Tablets that need to be kept under the tongue until completely dissolved. They are used from the age of three.
• Spray "" approved for use in babies over three months old. It is sprayed into the nasal cavity.
• Tablets "" intended for dissolution in the mouth. They are used in the treatment of patients over 3 years of age.
• Granules or tablets "". They are used for otitis, sinusitis, tracheitis and other diseases in children older than six months.

Dr. Komarovsky will talk about antiviral drugs in the next video.

Indications for taking Bronchomunal

Children's "Bronchomunal" can be used both in the complex treatment of colds and their complications, and as a prophylactic against the background of epidemiological situations, to strengthen and restore the child's immunity. The instructions for use of the drug list the indications for its use:

• ARVI and acute respiratory infections,
• bronchitis or pneumonia,
• sore throats and stomatitis,
• rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis media,
• laryngitis, pharyngitis,
• tracheobronchitis or tonsillitis,
• stimulation of the immune system during an epidemic,
• prevention of relapse of these diseases.

How long the course will last and what dosage the child needs to use is determined only by the pediatrician observing him. The appointment is carried out according to individual indications - the intensity of the disease, the general condition of the patient, his weight and the functionality of the immune system.

If the natural protective functions of the body are significantly reduced, then even with high body weight, a children's dosage is prescribed so that secondary infection does not occur while taking the drug. When prescribing "Bronchomunal" for preventive purposes, when the child is healthy, an adult dosage can be prescribed to a 10-year-old child

It is important to understand that these parameters are determined by the doctor based on examination and diagnostic measures. Self-medication with Bronchomunal is unacceptable

"Bronchomunal" can be taken in parallel with any type of antibiotics. The effectiveness of the immunomodulator and antibiotics is not reduced. It is also possible to take expectorants and antiseptics at the same time, both orally and locally - in the form of sprays or lozenges.

What scheme is used to use bronchomunal for the treatment of acute diseases?

When choosing a specific regimen for taking bronchomunal, it is better to rely on the decision of the attending physician. Often the application is the same as in the case of prophylaxis - 10 days of 1 capsule, 20 days of break, then 2 more times of 10 days of intake and 20 days of rest.

The first course can be prescribed for 30 days, 1 capsule per day, depending on the doctor’s decision, taking into account the severity of the disease, its course and the condition of the body. In parallel with bronchomunal, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics or other medications.

Composition, release form

Bronchomunal is available in capsules containing lyophilized bacterial lysate. Capsules are packaged in blister No. 10 or No. 30. The drug contains 8 bacterial agents, including:

1. Streptococcus pneumoniae
2. Klebsiella pneumoniae
3. Staphylococcus aureus
4. Haemophilus influenzae
5. Streptococcus viridans
6. Klebsiella ozaenae
7. Streptococcus pyogenes
8. Moraxella catarrhalis.

The penetration of such bacteria in minimal quantities allows the body to receive an immune response. Bronchomunal is provided in two forms - for adults and children, each of which has certain doses of the active substance.

For adults

Bronchomunal capsules for adults contain 7 mg of bacterial lysate. The drug is produced in hard gelatin capsules, blue.

Reviews

We invite you to read reviews from doctors and people who have used Broncho-Munal for medicinal purposes.

Valentin, immunologist

Bronchomunal is an effective immunomodulatory agent that reliably protects against various diseases. I recommend using it annually to prevent ARVI in adults and children. The product is completely safe, with the exception of allergic rashes that occur due to incompatibility with the drug.

Olga, pediatrician

I advise all mothers to give their children Bronchomunal at least as a single course before the cold season. This will protect babies from ENT diseases and strengthen their immunity.

Maria, 35 years old

I saw an advertisement on TV about Bronchomunal. To be honest, initially I did not take this drug seriously, because I thought that it was not capable of strengthening the immune system. But recently I had a bad cold, and the pharmacy advised me to buy Broncho-Munal. I drank it for 10 days, all signs of the disease quickly disappeared. Now I use this drug for preventive purposes.

Anna, 32 years old

I give Broncho Munal to my youngest child, he is 8 years old, to prevent ARVI. Previously, my son was very sick, but after taking the drug, his immunity increased, and diseases began to attack less often. I am very happy about it!

In order for the effect of using Broncho Munal to be noticeable, it should be taken in a course. It is also necessary to give preference to a balanced diet, take multivitamins, move more and avoid drafts to reduce the risk of a possible cold. Remember, you can use this medicine only after consulting a specialist.