Linkus^® BSS (Syrup) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Herbion Pakistan, Private Limited (Pakistan)

ATC Code

R05CA10 (Expectorants in combination)

Dosage Form

Linkus® BSS

Syrup 90 ml: bottle

Dosage Form, Packaging, and Composition

Syrup brown in color with a characteristic odor; a slight sediment may be present, which disappears upon shaking.

Excipients: sodium saccharin 15 mg, citric acid 20 mg, glycerol 1 g, propylene glycol 1.252 g, sorbitol solution 70% 4 g, methylparaben 10.928 mg, propylparaben 2.168 mg, peppermint oil 2.75 µl, clove oil 1.25 µl, purified water up to 10 ml.

90 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard boxes.
120 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard boxes.
150 ml – brown glass bottles (1) – cardboard boxes.

Clinical-Pharmacological Group

Herbal preparation with expectorant effect

Pharmacotherapeutic Group

Herbal remedy

Pharmacological Action

A combined herbal preparation. Reduces the intensity and increases the productivity of cough, has expectorant, mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Adhatoda vasica has antitussive, bronchodilator, expectorant, and antispasmodic effects.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root contains glycyrrhizin and foaming agents – saponins, which help increase the secretory function of the respiratory tract epithelium, change the surface-active properties of pulmonary surfactant, stimulate the movement of epithelial cilia, thin sputum and facilitate its discharge. It has a suppressive effect on the exudative and proliferative phases of inflammation. It has antiallergic properties.

Piper longum has antibacterial and antiallergic properties. It has antitussive and general tonic effects.

Viola odorata has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, soothing, antimicrobial, and antispasmodic effects.

Hyssopus officinalis contains diosmin, which has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antitussive effects.

Alpinia galanga has a bactericidal effect and possesses anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties.

Althaea officinalis has expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Ziziphus jujuba has an expectorant effect, reduces sore throat, and has sedative and antibacterial properties.

Indications

Symptomatic therapy of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by cough with difficult-to-discharge sputum (against the background of ARVI, influenza, tracheitis, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, smoker’s bronchitis and other inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract).

ICD codes

Dosage Regimen

Administer orally. Shake the bottle thoroughly before each use.

For adults and children over 12 years: take 2 teaspoons (10 ml) three times daily.

For children from 6 to 12 years: take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) three times daily.

For children from 2 to 6 years: take 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) three times daily.

For children from 6 months to 2 years: take 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) three times daily.

Contraindicated for children under 6 months of age.

Take the dose after meals. The duration of use depends on the clinical picture; continue for several days after symptom resolution.

Do not exceed the recommended duration of continuous use without medical consultation.

Avoid concomitant use with antitussive medications or drugs that reduce sputum formation.

Adverse Reactions

Rarely allergic reactions.

Contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug; children under 6 months of age.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Pediatric Use

Contraindicated in children under 6 months of age.

Special Precautions

Concomitant use with antitussive medicinal products, as well as with drugs that reduce sputum formation, is not recommended.

Storage Conditions

Store at 2°C (36°F) to 25°C (77°F). Keep in original packaging, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Dispensing Status

Over-the-Counter

Important Safety Information

This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before use. Dosage and side effects may vary. Use only as prescribed.