Classic Pertusin (Pertussinum) Herbal Syrup with thyme extract, 100 ml / 3.38 oz

Traditional herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in cough associated with cold. Syrup with thyme extract for children and adults, suppresses cough, acts as expectorant, coughs are less frequent and shorter. It is an efficient, tasty, natural medication for cough.

Indications
The medication is indicated for the reduction of symptoms of upper respiratory tract catarrh, especially prolonged, and for alleviation of expectoration.

For oral use.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should take one dessert spoon (10 ml) 3-5 times a day.

Composition
100 g preparation contains 13 g liquid thyme extract (1:1), 82 g sugar syrup and 5 g of 80 % (volume) ethanol.

Action
Active substance of Pertussin, liquid thyme extract, contains essential oil, and therefore it acts as expectorant and relieves the bronchial spasms for patients suffering from acute and chronic bronchitis, pertussis and upper respirator tract infections. It not only increases the separation, what also improves their activity of bronchial epithelium. Such effect is caused due to the direct impact on bronchial mucous membrane as part of the essential oil is emitted via lungs. Active substances of essential oil thyme and carvacol cause the antimicrobial and antispasmic effect. Additionally, liquid thyme extract contains: flavonoids, triterpenes, enzymes and other substances that most likely cause the pharmacological effect of the medication.

Contraindications
Pertussin cannot be used in instances of increased sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Because the medication contains ethanol and sugar, it cannot be used by patients suffering with liver diseases and (or) diabetes mellitus. Also, it is not advisable for children under 6 years.