Licorice root syrup is a natural herbal medicine. This drug is an effective and safe cough remedy, and has been used very successfully in medical practice for a long time. How to give licorice root syrup to children?
Instructions
Step 1
Licorice root syrup contains a large number of biologically active substances. Its effect on the body takes place in several directions. Licorice root syrup dilutes phlegm in the respiratory tract and stimulates its discharge, has a disinfectant effect and promotes healing of small wounds in the pharynx that occur when coughing.
Use licorice root syrup for the complex treatment of respiratory diseases that are accompanied by a cough. These include acute and chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, tracheobronchitis and others.
Licorice root syrup not only helps to get rid of a painful cough, but also supplies the body with a certain amount of tannins, which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Step 2
For children over twelve years of age, give the syrup one teaspoonful three times a day, first diluted with 100 ml of warm water. It is important to remember that when using licorice root syrup, you should significantly increase the amount of liquid you drink. This is necessary to reduce the viscosity of the sputum.
Step 3
For children from 6 to 12 years old, dilute 50 drops of licorice root syrup in half a glass of water, this dose is needed three times a day.
Give licorice root syrup to a child from 2 to 6 years old in an amount of 2 to 10 drops three times a day, dilute the medicine in a teaspoon of warm water.
For babies under the age of two, the drug is prescribed in a dosage of no more than 2 drops per teaspoon of water, give the child licorice syrup 3 times a day.
Step 4
At any age, treat with licorice root syrup for no more than 10 days, the need for a second course is determined by the attending physician.
The drug contains sugar syrup, therefore, children with diabetes are given licorice root syrup with caution.
