ZooHel cough tablets for Dogs and Cats, 60 tablets
Storage
1 tablet (0.5 g) contains active substances (mg):
lanceolate thermopsis herb powder – 6.7;
dry licorice root extract – 100;
sodium bicarbonate – 360.
Pharmacological properties
Licorice root extract has expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. Expectorant properties due to glycyrrhizin, which stimulates the activity of the ciliated epithelium in the trachea and bronchi, enhances the secretory function of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Flavonoid compounds (liquirithoside) have an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles. The anti-inflammatory effect is to slow down the synthesis of histamine, serotonin and bradykinin. Glycyrrhizic acid, undergoing metabolic transformations in the body, has a similar glucocorticosteroid effect.
Thermopsis lanceolate herb contains isoquinoline alkaloids that stimulate the respiratory and stimulate the vomiting centers; have a pronounced expectorant effect, increase the secretory functions of the bronchi, enhance the activity of the ciliated epithelium and accelerate the excretion of sputum, increase the tone of the smooth muscles of the bronchi due to the central vagotropic effect. Biologically active substances contained in the plant have ganglioblocking properties.
Sodium bicarbonate dilutes sputum in the bronchi and shifts its pH to the alkaline side, stimulates the motor function of the ciliated epithelium and bronchioles.
Application
Expectorant and antitussive.
Dosage
Apply orally 2-3 times a day until the disappearance of symptoms in single doses:
- dogs of large breeds 2 tablets,
- dogs of medium breeds 1 tablet,
- dogs of small breeds ½ tablets,
- adult cats ½ tablets.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Do not use in animals with difficulty breathing, cough with asthmatic component.
Do not use in young (under three months), pregnant and lactating animals.
Side effect
Itching and nausea may occur.
Possible form of issue
Tablets (0.5 g) of 10 pieces in a blister, 2 blisters in a cardboard box or 20 tablets in a jar with a plastic lid.
Storage
In the manufacturer’s packaging at a temperature from zero to 25 ° C, relative humidity not more than 75%.
Shelf life: – 2 years.