Plantain syrup

ATХ GROUPS: R05 AGENTS USED IN COUGH AND COLD-RELATED DISEASES

Complex mucolytic, expectorant, antibacterial and immune stimulatory medicinal product, which contains aqueous extracts of the Plantago lanceolata (narrowleaf plantain) and Malva including ascorbic acid. Active substances of plantain leaves are: mucuses, iridoid glycosides (aucubin), saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides and organic acids. Saponins and other active substances of the plantain extract stimulate secretion of bronchial glands in such a way increasing the amount of expectoration and reducing its viscosity. Mucuses form protective layer by reducing irritation of mucous membranes of upper respiratory passages; they increase mucolytic effect, reduce irritation of tussal receptors and provide a barrier against infection. Due to the presence of iridoid glycosides, flavonoids and organic acids the plantain extract also has immune stimulatory, anti-inflammatory, anaesthetic, antihypoxic, antibacterial and antiviral effects.