PROSPAN COUGH SYRUP 100ML

PROSPAN COUGH SYRUP 100ML

Dried ivy leaf extract 100ML 

What Dried ivy leaf extract is used for:

• It is an herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in case of productive cough for adults,
• Adolescents and children from 2 years of age.
• It facilitate expectoration and relaxed exhausting spasmodic cough by clearing airways,
• this syrup also relieves the shortness of breath associated with bronchitis.

Do not take dried ivy leaf extract if:

• If you are allergic to ivy leafs, to plants of the Araliaceae (ivy) family
• Children under 2 years of age because of the risk of worsening of respiratory symptoms

Warnings & Precautions:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist:
• If children between 2 – 4 years of age have persistent or recurrent cough 
• If difficulty in breathing, fever, or purulent (pus containing) sputum occurs 
• If the symptoms do not improve within 7 days of the use of the medicine 
• You are taking other medicines that suppress cough (opiate antitussives such as codeine or dextromethorphan).  
• If you have stomach problems (gastritis, stomach ulcer)
• If you suffer from renal insufficiency or hepatic impairment.

Possible Side Effects:

• Nausea 
• Vomiting 
• Diarrhea 

Other medicines and dried ivy leaf extract:

• It has not been reported to influence the effect of other medicines. 

How to take dried ivy leaf extract:

• For adults and children above 12 years: the usual dose is 5-10 ml three times daily.
• For children between 6- 12 years: the usual dose is 5 ml two times daily
• Use the enclosed measuring cup for correct dosage. 
• It is taken undiluted and regardless of meals. 
• During the day you should drink plenty of water or other warm caffeine-free beverages in the period taking it. 

How to store dried ivy leaf extract:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. 
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after “EXP”.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. 
• Do not store above 25°C. 
• The medicinal product can be used 6 weeks after opening the bottle.
• Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with the local requirements.