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PROSPAN SYRUP 200 ML

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Prospan syrup is a herbal medicine, which contains dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium) as an active substance. Prospan syrup belongs to a group of medicines called other antitussives and expectorants.
It is used for the treatment of (productive) cough in long-term (chronic) inflammatory conditions of the bronchi and for acute inflammations of the respiratory tract accompanied by cough. Prospan syrup is used for treating cough in adults, adolescents, and children.

Ingredients:
- The active substance is dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). 100 ml of syrup contain 0.7 g of dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium) (5 -7.5):1. Extraction agent: ethyl alcohol (ethanol) 30% (m/m).
The other components are: potassium sorbate (Ph.Eur.) (preservative), anhydrous citric acid (Ph. Eur.), sorbitol solution 70% (crystallizable) (E420) (Ph.Eur.), xanthan gum, cherry flavor, purified water.
Ph.Eur. = European Pharmacopoeia
2.5 ml of syrup contain 0.963 g of sugar substitute (sorbitol) = 0.08 bread units
An important term to describe the quality of an extract is the so-called "Raw material - extract ratio". A ratio of 5 – 7.5 : 1 means that from 5 -7.5 parts of raw material (ivy leaves), one part of extract is obtained.

Method of administration:
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Oral administration. The recommended dose is:
• Adults and children over 10 years – Single dose: 5 ml (corresponding to 35 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). If necessary, the dose for adults can be increased to: 7.5 ml (corresponding to 52.5 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). Total daily dose: 15 ml (3 x 5 ml) (corresponding to 105 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). If necessary, the dose for adults can be increased to: 22.5 ml (3 x 7.5 ml) (corresponding to 157.5 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium)
• Children between 6 and 9 years – Single dose: 5 ml (corresponding to 35 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). Total daily dose: 15 ml (3 x 5 ml) (corresponding to 105 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium)
• Children between 1 and 5 years – Single dose: 2.5 ml (corresponding to 17.5 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). Total daily dose: 7.5 ml (3 x 2.5 ml) (corresponding to 52.5 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium).
• Children under 1 year: Single dose: 2.5 ml (corresponding to 17.5 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). Total daily dose: 5 ml (2 x 2.5 ml) (corresponding to 35 mg dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium).

For oral administration.
Prospan syrup is administered in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. The syrup is administered with the dosing cup attached to the bottle. It is recommended to shake the bottle vigorously before use.
The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the illness; treatment should be carried out for at least one week, even in cases of mild respiratory tract inflammations. It is recommended to continue treatment for 2-3 days after the symptoms disappear.
If you have any further questions regarding this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.