Transpulmin is a remedy available in suppository and syrup for adults and children, indicated for coughing with phlegm, and as a balm, indicated to treat nasal congestion and cough.
All pharmaceutical forms of Transpulmin are available in pharmacies for a price of between 16 and 22 reais.
- Transpulmin Balm is an ointment for temporary relief from nasal congestion and coughing.
- Associated with flu and colds.
Suppository and syrup, on the other hand, have an expectant and mucolytic action, so they are intended for the symptomatic treatment of productive cough in colds and flu.
The dose of Transpulmin depends on the dosage form
The recommended dose of adult syrup for people over 12 years of age is 15 ml, every 4 hours, for children from 6 to 12 years old, the recommended dose is 7.5 ml, every 4 hours, and for children from 2 to 6 years, the recommended dose is 7.5 ml every 4 hours.The recommended dose is 5 ml, every 4 hours. The maximum recommended daily dose for over 12 years is 2400 mg / day, for children from 6 to 12 years is 1200 mg / day and for children from 2 to 6 years is 600 mg / day.
The recommended dose of infant syrup for children from 6 to 12 years is 15 ml, every 4 hours and for children from 2 to 6 years old, the recommended dose is 7.5 ml, every 4 hours.The maximum recommended daily dose for children from 6 to 6 years old.12 years is 1200 mg / day and for children from 2 to 6 years is 600 mg / day.
The balm should be applied, about 4 cm, on the chest and back, then rubbed and should be repeated 3 to 4 times a day or according to the doctor’s advice, should not exceed 4 daily applications and the balm should not be applied directly to the nostrils or face.
Before using the suppository, place the box in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes, then the suppository should be entered rectally.The recommended dose is 1 to 2 suppositoriums per day.The maximum dose is 2 suppositoriums per day and should not be exceeded.
Transpulmin should not be used by people hypersensitive to any component of the formula or by children under 2 years of age.In addition, it can only be used by pregnant women on the recommendation of the doctor.See homemade syrup recipes to treat coughing.
In the case of syrup, which contains guaifenesin in its composition, it should not be used by people with porphyria.In addition, it should be used with caution by diabetics, as it contains sugar in its composition.
The suppository should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula, people with gastrointestinal and bile duct inflammation and inflammation of the gallbladder and in people with liver disease.
If after 7 days of treatment the cough persists or is accompanied by fever, rash, continuous headaches or sore throat, you should consult a doctor.
In general, syrup is well tolerated, however, although it is rare, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, urinary stones, rashes, hives, headaches, drowsiness and dizziness can occur.
Balm can cause burns at the application site due to skin irritation, itching, rash, swelling or skin irritation.
As with suppositoriums, although rare, diarrhoea, vomiting, intestinal discomfort and drowsiness may occur.