Sodecor is a drug with a general strengthening effect that activates the work of internal organs and life support systems of the body. The medicine is entirely of herbal origin, as well as a combined composition of active ingredients. Sodecor is produced by the domestic enterprise “Pharmaceutical Factory of St. Petersburg”. Some information resources indicate that this medicine is used to raise the level of platelets in the blood, but its active ingredients do not have similar pharmacological properties.
Indications for use
Sodecor is a general tonic that acts as a stimulator of the human body’s immune system.
This drug is indicated for use in the following cases:
- prevention of infectious diseases of viral, bacterial and fungal etiology;
- additional stimulation of tissue regeneration processes in patients with bone fractures;
- the period of recovery of the patient’s body after surgery or long-term treatment with potent drugs;
- therapy of inflammatory diseases of an infectious nature (in this case, the drug is included in the general course of treatment along with other targeted medications);
- strengthening the body during periods of intense mental and physical stress;
- stimulating cells of the immune system to work more actively in the fight against infectious microorganisms;
- complex treatment of pneumonia and chronic bronchitis (in this case it is extremely important to establish the cause of the inflammatory process in the structure of bronchopulmonary tissue);
- rehabilitation of patients with cancer who have undergone another course of therapy with potent chemical drugs;
- seasonal prevention of influenza virus incidence;
- depletion of the immune system caused by an unbalanced diet and diet abuse.
Sodecor is prescribed for a course of treatment to adult patients, as well as to children over 3 years of age. Preventive therapy with this drug in the autumn and spring can reduce the risk of seasonal incidence of influenza virus and ARVI. Some people use Sodecor to raise blood platelets, but this remedy has a different therapeutic purpose.
Chemical composition
Sodecor has a complex chemical composition of plant extracts with medicinal properties. The table below lists the active ingredients of this drug, as well as their dosage per 100 ml of the finished drug.
Composition of Sodecor | Dosage |
Carnation | 0.27 g |
Pine nut oil | 0.04 g |
Cardamom | 0.45 g |
Sea buckthorn | 0.5 g |
Cinnamon | 0.45 g |
Liquorice root | 0.0006 g |
Dandelion rhizomes | 0.27 g |
Elecampane root | 2.8 g |
The excipients of Sodecor are ethyl alcohol 70% concentration and water, which has been industrially purified to remove foreign chemical impurities. This product contains no carcinogenic or toxic components. The medication does not contain preservatives.
What are the indications and contraindications for taking Sodecor?
The medicine is a 100% natural hydroalcoholic tincture. The instructions indicate that the drug should be used as a general immunostimulating agent for acute respiratory viral infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Official sources contain recommendations from doctors to take Sodecor as a general tonic, which is also very effective in the fight against pneumonia.
Possible contraindications include high blood pressure and allergies to some components of the drug. Since the medicine consists of 100% natural ingredients, it is very well tolerated by most patients.
Release form
The herbal preparation Sodecor is available in the form of a hydroalcoholic tincture with a characteristic brown tint and a specific herbaceous odor, which is combined with ethanol. The medication is filled into black bottles with a capacity of 100 ml. There should be no sediment or any other impurities at the bottom of the medicine. Cloudiness of the solution or its separation into chemical fractions is not allowed.
The main packaging of Sodecor is a cardboard box, complete with instructions for using this tincture. On the front of this product there is an image of the plant components that make up its composition. The average cost of Sodecor solution is 366 rubles.
pharmachologic effect
The instructions for Sodecor indicate the following properties of the drug:
- radioprotective;
- general tonic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- restorative.
Attention! Due to the presence of plant components in the composition, taking the medicine helps to activate the body's defenses, normalize the psycho-emotional state, and increase mental and physical activity.
Elecampane root has antimicrobial and expectorant effects. It contains insulin, which helps diabetics reduce blood glucose levels. The condition of such patients is beneficially affected by the presence of cinnamon, which normalizes metabolism, accelerates the process of burning fat, removes “bad” cholesterol and increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
The combination of cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, dandelion, sea buckthorn and licorice allows the medicine to be considered as an anticoagulant. The substances in their composition reduce platelet aggregation and thin the blood. For this reason, many are afraid to take the drug for thrombocytopenia. But the presence of pine nuts, rich in vitamin K and copper, reduces the anticoagulant activity of other components of the medication. These micronutrients maintain normal hemoglobin levels and increase blood clotting.
The instructions for Sodecor do not indicate the possibility of using it to raise platelets, but doctors have long used the medication to reduce them. To avoid the opposite effect, the patient must strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and monitor the level of the problematic blood indicator.
Pharmacodynamics
Sodecor is not suitable for raising platelets, since the active ingredients of this medication have other therapeutic properties. The table below describes in detail the pharmacodynamics of this drug, based on the biochemical properties of its main components.
Active ingredients of Sodecor | Pharmacodynamics of the drug |
Elecampane root | A hydroalcoholic extract from elecampane roots does not cause an increase in blood platelet levels. The pharmacodynamics of this component is characterized by strengthening the protective functions of the immune system. Elecampane extract acts as a natural antimicrobial agent and stimulates the activity of bronchopulmonary tissue in terms of liquefying sputum. This component helps to more quickly cleanse the bronchi of mucus that has accumulated due to an infectious or inflammatory process. Elecampane extract is especially useful for patients suffering from pneumonia or chronic bronchitis, obstructive processes in the lungs. An indirect pharmacodynamic property of this substance is an increase in the level of insulin in the patient’s blood. Therefore, this component should be taken with extreme caution by people with diabetes. |
Pine nut oil | Essential oil of pine nuts has a positive effect on the overall composition of the blood, saturates the human body with fatty acids, and is a natural source of vitamin E. Regular intake of this component in the gastrointestinal tract has a moderate choleretic effect, normalizes the functions of the liver, gall bladder and its channels. This substance has no pharmacological effect on platelet levels. Pine nut oil has an anticoagulant effect. Blood thinning occurs with a simultaneous decrease in the number of platelets. |
Sea buckthorn | Sea buckthorn extract is a natural remedy, the main pharmacodynamic property of which is the prevention of blood clot formation. This component reduces the level of platelet activity, reducing their intercellular interaction. Sea buckthorn has an immunostimulating effect, strengthens the immune system, and increases the body's resistance to viral, bacterial and fungal infections. |
Cinnamon Liquorice root Cardamom | These components have antiseptic and antiparasitic effects. Biologically active substances contained in cinnamon and cardamom strengthen the immune system and help cleanse the blood of toxic compounds. Licorice root is a natural mucolytic. This component accelerates the process of removing mucus from the bronchi and has an expectorant effect. Taking this substance leads to a change from a dry barking cough to a more moist one, during which natural mucus removal occurs. |
Dandelion rhizomes | A hydroalcoholic tincture of dandelion roots has antimicrobial, immunostimulating, and antioxidant properties. This component increases the vitality of the body, activates the cells of the human immune system to more actively fight infectious agents. The indirect effect of this substance is blood thinning. Taking medications based on dandelion root extract is contraindicated for people with low platelet levels. Therefore, according to pharmacodynamic parameters, this component acts as an anticoagulant. |
Sodecor for raising platelets is not suitable for the reason that in people with thrombocytopenia, taking this drug can lead to a deterioration in general health, as well as an exacerbation of hematological disease.
An auxiliary component of this medication in the form of ethyl alcohol ensures stabilization of the biochemical substances of the tincture. Once in the human body, ethanol promotes the dilation of blood vessels.
At what platelet level should you sound the alarm?
In approximately 2% of the world's population, the results of the blood test reveal a reduced content of nuclear-free flat blood elements. Thrombocytopenia is diagnosed when their level drops below 150x109/l. The following factors can provoke this condition:
- renal failure;
- infections of bacterial and viral nature;
- hemophilia;
- oncology (mainly lymphoma, leukemia, bone marrow cancer);
- anemia (vitamin B9 or B12 deficiency);
- helminthic infestations;
- pathologies of the thyroid gland;
- autoimmune diseases;
- DIC syndrome;
- alcohol abuse;
- allergic reaction to a number of medications or their uncontrolled use;
- chemotherapy courses.
Patients at risk should undergo OAC periodically. Neglecting examination and treatment can negatively affect their health. Severe thrombocytopenia threatens the development of the following complications:
- internal bleeding;
- bleeding in the brain or retina (vision loss).
Attention! With any serious injury accompanied by a violation of the integrity of blood vessels, the risk of death is increased. This is due to the impossibility of quickly localizing bleeding.
It is recommended to check the level of platelets in the blood if the following symptoms occur:
- presence of blood in feces and urine;
- increased fatigue with little physical activity;
- frequent causeless bleeding from the nose and gums;
- the appearance of bruises and hematomas on the body after minimal mechanical impact;
- an increase in the duration of menstruation or the appearance of metrorrhagia (uterine intermenstrual bleeding);
- purpura or petechiae (small red dots that merge into one spot with slight pressure on the skin);
- it takes longer to stop hemorrhages from the smallest wounds, which indicates a decrease in blood clotting.
At the early stage of thrombocytopenia, the clinical picture is usually poorly expressed; a person does not always notice changes in well-being, which leads to a worsening of the condition. If you experience causeless bruises on the body or bleeding that is difficult to localize, you should immediately consult a doctor. Timely diagnosis will help avoid dangerous health consequences.
Application
The dosage regimen for Sodecor should be established by the attending physician on an individual basis, depending on the patient’s age, body weight, and the underlying disease of the body.
For children under 18 years old
The herbal preparation Sodecor is approved for use for the treatment and prevention of diseases in children over 3 years of age. In order to prevent infection with viral and bacterial infections, this medication is taken 1 tsp. 1 time a day before meals. The tincture should be taken at the same time of day.
In the case of treatment of already acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis or any other inflammatory disease, the dosage of Sodecor should be selected by a pediatrician. The doctor of this profile takes into account the age and weight of the child. This approach will minimize the risk of overdose and side effects.
For adults
Adult men and women take Sodecor for therapeutic or preventive purposes. To prevent infectious and inflammatory diseases, drink this tincture 1 tsp. 1 time per day before breakfast, lunch or dinner.
If the herbal remedy Sodecor is used for medicinal purposes, the following treatment regimens can be used:
- Take 10 ml of hydroalcoholic tincture 3 times a day. The specified amount of the drug is dissolved in warm tea without sugar, which is drunk before meals.
- Use 15 ml of the drug 2 times a day. According to this therapeutic regimen, Sodecor is taken morning and evening.
The total duration of treatment depends on the initial condition of the patient and the diagnosis. The minimum duration of therapy is 20 days. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 1 month. It is important to remember that Sodecor is a powerful immunostimulant of plant origin. Taking this medication for too long can lead to critical disruptions in the functioning of the body.
For pregnant
The drug Sodecor is not recommended for use by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding a newborn baby. There is no scientifically based data on the effects of the biologically active components of this product on the body of the fetus and children under 3 years of age.
For the elderly
Elderly people take Sodecor on a general basis, like all other adult patients. At the same time, patients in this category must undergo a comprehensive examination of the body for the possible presence of medical contraindications to the use of this medication.
Reviews about the drug Sodecor
On specialized Internet forums, people post various responses about the effect of the medication on platelet levels. For some, it became a panacea and solved the problem in 1 week. Others speak about an improvement in general condition, rapid localization of viral infections, but the absence of an effect of increasing red cells in the blood.
According to doctors, a positive result is possible when taking the medicine as part of complex therapy. It has an immunostimulating effect, which allows the body to quickly restore normal platelet levels.
Sodecor is not considered as the main drug in the treatment of thrombocytopenia. It is used to enhance immunity and relieve inflammation in combination with medications that increase platelet levels. The dosage is determined depending on the root cause of the phenomenon and the patient's condition.
Contraindications
Sodecor is not suitable for raising platelets, since its prolonged use can lead to blood thinning and a decrease in platelet cellular activity.
This drug also has the following contraindications for use:
- individual intolerance to the main or auxiliary components of the tincture (manifests in the form of local and more extensive allergic reactions);
- arterial hypertension, which is accompanied by the periodic occurrence of hypertensive crises;
- diabetes mellitus (elecampane extract is a natural source of insulin, which complicates glycemic control);
- The patient's age is under 3 years.
The drug Sodecor is not recommended for use by persons who have previously suffered from chronic alcoholism. The ethyl alcohol contained in this medication creates additional stress on the tissues of the liver and kidneys. This fact must be taken into account by people who have concomitant diseases of these organs.
Overdose
In medical practice, there are no clinical cases of overdose with Sodecor.
Based on the biochemical properties of the constituent substances of the tincture, the use of excessively large doses of this drug can cause the following symptoms:
- dizziness;
- increase or decrease in blood pressure;
- impaired coordination of movements;
- allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, itching of the skin, swelling of the mucous membranes, the appearance of a red or pink rash on the stomach, arms, and décolleté;
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- cramping pain in the stomach;
- vomit;
- headache;
- loss of appetite.
The intensity of the above symptoms depends on how much of the drug was drunk in the shortest possible period of time. Patients with signs of overdose with Sodecor tincture are hospitalized in the general therapeutic or toxicology department. Patients in this category are advised to undergo gastric lavage, take sorbent preparations, and infusion therapy to restore water-salt balance. In case of an acute allergic reaction, treatment with antihistamines is prescribed.
Side effects
Side effects from taking the drug Sodecor manifest themselves with similar symptoms as in the case of an overdose. The appearance of signs of individual intolerance to this tincture is grounds for stopping its use.
Sodecor
If your general health worsens, you should seek medical help from your doctor who prescribed therapy with this drug.
Dosage
In the prescription, in addition to the name, the doctor indicates the required dose of the drug. Drugs with the same INN are available in different dosages. The dosage depends on the underlying and concomitant diseases, age, body weight of the patient and other factors.
For example: medications with the active ingredient amoxicillin can be produced in dosages of 125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg and 1000 mg.
The effect of treatment also depends on the correct dosage. The dosages of analogue drugs should be the same.
If the pharmacy does not have the required dosage, you can recalculate it. By law, this is allowed if the pharmacy has drugs with a lower dosage than prescribed in the prescription. At the same time, the reception regimen will change.
Special Recommendations
Due to the fact that the herbal tincture Sodecor contains ethyl alcohol, it is recommended to temporarily refrain from driving vehicles, complex mechanisms, installations, and production lines. During treatment with this drug, you should not perform work with increased danger. Therapeutic doses of the tincture contain a small concentration of ethanol, but still this component has a direct effect on the central and peripheral nervous system.
Conditions for storage and release from pharmacies
The bottle with tincture is kept in a cool place, hidden from children and direct sunlight. The expiration date is indicated on the packaging and is 24 months.
Sodecor is sold without a prescription, but unreasonable use can aggravate the patient's condition. The dosage and duration of use should be determined by the doctor, taking into account the cause of thrombocytopenia.
Analogue drugs
There is a large selection of general strengthening medicines in the form of aqueous-alcoholic tinctures, which in terms of pharmacological properties are analogues of the drug Sodecor.
Echinacea tincture
The herbal medicine Echinacea tincture is an analogue of the medicine Sodecor. This product has exactly the same pharmacological properties in terms of strengthening the protective functions of the human immune system, accelerating the body’s recovery processes after infectious and inflammatory diseases. Echinacea tincture is taken to treat viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases, and is also used to prevent their occurrence.
Echinacea tincture
This product has the appearance of a clear liquid with a slight yellowish tint. Echinacea tincture is suitable for complex therapy of chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis and other diseases of the respiratory system. The active ingredient of this medication is the purple herb Echinacea at a concentration of 20 g per 50 ml of alcohol solution. Echinacea tincture is approved for use in children over 12 years of age. This drug is taken 25-35 drops before meals 3 times a day. The average cost of a medicine is 60 rubles.
Balm Vigor
Balsam Vigor is a herbal medicine with a combined composition that contains the following components:
- calamus roots;
- yarrow herb;
- wormwood;
- fruits of fragrant dill;
- mint leaves;
- Oak bark;
- linden inflorescences;
- greatcap roots.
The above medicinal plants are infused with 40% concentration of ethyl alcohol. The medication is bottled in glass bottles of 250 and 500 ml.
Balsam Vigor is indicated for use in the following cases:
- chronic bronchitis and pneumonia;
- inflammatory and infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
- the period of recovery of the body after surgery, radiation therapy and treatment with chemicals;
- exhaustion of the nervous system due to frequent stress;
- chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract without signs of internal bleeding;
- daily physical and mental activity.
Vigor balm is taken in continuous therapeutic courses in a dosage of 20-30 ml 3 times a day with meals. Duration of treatment is 1-2 weeks. If necessary, this medication can be taken for 1 month. The average cost of this herbal medicine is 185 rubles.
Ginseng tincture
Ginseng tincture is a general tonic of plant origin. The active ingredient of this medication is ginseng root in a dosage of 100 g per 1 liter of ethanol with a concentration of 70%.
This herbal medicine is indicated for use in the following cases:
- prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract;
- arterial hypotension;
- weakened immune system;
- psycho-emotional and physical stress;
- restoration of sexual function in men, which was impaired by neurasthenia;
- the period of recovery of the body after surgical operations, previous viral and bacterial diseases.
Ginseng tincture is approved for use by children over 12 years of age. The dosage regimen for this drug involves taking 15-25 drops of the medicinal solution 2 to 3 times a day for 30 minutes. before the meal. The duration of the therapeutic course is at least 1 month, but not more than 40 days. The average cost of herbal medicine Ginseng tincture is 39 rubles. per bottle 25 ml.
Sodecor is an effective medicine that is intended for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of the body accompanied by acute or chronic inflammation. The active ingredients of this drug are extracts of medicinal plants. Aqueous-alcoholic tincture is not used to raise the level of blood platelets, since 50% of its components prevent the formation of blood clots. Sodecor strengthens the immune system, promotes faster recovery of the body after infection with the influenza virus, previous chemotherapy or surgery.
Active substance
Each medicine has several names:
- trade
- international nonproprietary (INN) or grouping, or chemical
Trade name
unique for each manufacturer. It is necessary to distinguish drugs from different manufacturers.
Example of trade names of drugs containing the active substance ibuprofen:
- Dolgit
- Nurofen
- Ibuprofen-Akrikhin
- Faspik
- Mig and others
INN
is the name of the active substance.
An example of an active substance and a preparation containing it:
- ibuprofen (Nurofen, Mig)
- doxycycline (Unidox Solutab, Doxylan)
- acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Upsarin UPSA)
Group name
assigned to a medicinal product if it does not have an INN or several of them.
Examples of group names:
- chondroitin sulfate
- tolperisone + lidocaine
- cod liver oil
Chemical name
- the name of the active substance, reflecting its composition and chemical structure.
The doctor must write a prescription in Latin using the INN. If there is no INN, the prescription is written by generic or chemical name. The drug is prescribed by its trade name if it does not have an INN, generic or chemical name.
The pharmacy employee offers you medications with the active ingredient that the doctor indicated in the prescription. Drugs with the same active ingredient can be produced by different factories. In this case, they will have different trade names.
Analogs must have equivalent active ingredients. To find a drug, use the service for selecting analogues by INN.