Gedelix and Erespal are medicines that help treat cough. They differ from each other in different characteristics, from composition to side effects, but they also have similar indicators. In order to understand which of the syrups will be more effective in treatment, you need to compare them with each other.
Coughing is one of the most annoying things with a cold or a viral infection. There is a wide range of medicines to treat cough. How not to get confused at the pharmacy showcase? Which syrup is better to choose between Erespal and Gedelix, this article will help to understand.
The information here is for informational purposes only; to determine the exact diagnosis and prescribe the most suitable medication, you must consult a doctor. In addition, it is worth considering that for the treatment of the disease most often requires complex therapy.
The main component of Gedelix syrup is ivy leaf extract, there are also several auxiliary substances of small concentration.
The basis of Erespal is fenspiride hydrochloride, a little more excipients, including flavorings and ethanol.
Drug action
Gedelix is an expectorant, and also gives a mucalytic and antispasmodic effect.
Erespal is primarily an anti-inflammatory agent. In addition, it reduces the risk of bronchospasm.
Indications
Gedelix is prescribed for difficult coughing up sputum. You can use the drug from a newborn age, but it is not recommended for pregnant and lactating mothers.
Erespal has a wider range of indications: pharyngitis and laryngitis, bronchitis, respiratory symptoms in various infectious diseases, otitis media and sinusitis, bronchial asthma. It can be used for children from the age of two, it is not recommended for pregnant and lactating.
Contraindications and side effects
Gedelix among its contraindications has only intolerance to the constituent components, including fructose. Adverse reactions to the medicine may include: allergies, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rarely abdominal pain. Gedelix does not affect the human psyche, so it can be taken by people whose work is associated with driving and other serious activities that require a high concentration of attention.
Erespal is contraindicated in children under two years of age, people with diabetes mellitus, having fructose and sucrose intolerance. Side effects are as follows: rarely – tachycardia, drowsiness, rash, urticaria, itching; often – abdominal pain, disruption in the digestive tract. The manufacturers of Erespal did not conduct studies related to the effect of the drug on human activity, and drivers should not use it due to the presence of ethanol in the composition.
Terms and conditions of storage, leave from pharmacies
Both drugs can be stored at temperatures up to 25 degrees, Gedelix for 4 years, Erespal – 3 years. Gedelix can be bought without a prescription, but for Erespal a prescription is needed.
Thus, the preparations have the following important differences:
- Gedelix is a drug of natural, plant origin. It is suitable for people who are afraid to use extra chemicals in treatment. The composition of Erespal indicates a chemical origin with the addition of natural components – licorice root extract and sunflower honey. Unlike Gedelix, it contains alcohol. Perhaps due to this, Erespal is a more powerful drug, which has a more serious effect on the body.
- The essence of the action: Gedelix dilutes sputum and makes it easier to cough; Erespal relieves inflammation and bronchospasm. With a fairly mild course of the disease and the absence of serious inflammation, you can use the first syrup. When the situation is more difficult, you can use Erespal, which will help to ease it faster.
- Erespal has a wider range of applications, from acute respiratory infections to bronchial asthma, and Gedelix is aimed only at diluting sputum and does not affect inflammation, but at the same time it is an antispasmodic – it also helps fight spasms in the respiratory system. That is, if the diagnosis is ARI or ARVI, then the second drug should do well with cough treatment, if the diagnosis is more severe. Erespal is appointed.
- Gedelix can be taken to children from birth, unlike Erespal, which is used only from the age of two. The alcohol content and the more complex chemical composition of Erespal does not allow its kids to drink. “Herbal” Gedelix can be used in newborns in the absence of allergies.
- Gedelix does not affect the concentration of the person driving and other people engaged in professions that require an increased concentration of attention. Erespal is not tested by specialists on this criterion, therefore, while taking the drug, you should refuse to drive and be more attentive to your work.
- Erespal has more side effects than Gedelix. Therefore, the first drug should be used with greater caution and pay attention to your condition.
- The shelf life of Gedelix is one year longer than Erespal.
- Erespal can only be bought with a doctor’s prescription, Gedelix can be sold without it.
Thus, it turns out that the choice of drug depends on the goal: you just need to help in the separation of sputum or relieve inflammation? It also depends on other indicators: tolerance of components, age, diagnosis, side effects. The appointment can only be made by a doctor, who needs to be consulted for a more correct choice of a remedy for cough treatment.
Judging by the indicators, Erespal is a more powerful tool than Gedelix.
Therefore, it may be worthwhile to first try to drink the course of Gedelix, and if it does not help, then start taking Erespal. The doctor may recommend combining them, but you should not do this yourself, because the consequences can be unpredictable.
