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PROSPAN SYRUP

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Composition.

The active substance is dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium). 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.

Therapeutic indications.

Prospan syrup is a herbal medicine containing dry ivy leaf extract (Hederae folium) as the active substance. Prospan syrup belongs to a group of medicines called other antitussives and expectorants.

Prospan syrup 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.

If you do not feel better or feel worse after 7 days, you should consult a doctor.

Dosage and administration.

Always use Prospan syrup exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse has told you. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

For oral administration. The 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.

Precautions.

Before using Prospan syrup, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms do not improve or if difficulty breathing, fever, or expectoration with pus or blood occurs, you must urgently consult a doctor.

Before using Prospan syrup for children under 1 year of age, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Unlike older children, this age group must be carefully monitored when administering Prospan syrup, as diarrhea and vomiting may occur.

Special warnings.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Prospan is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as insufficient information is available regarding its safety in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Driving and using machines

This medicine has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

Packaging. Box with a brown glass bottle containing 100 ml syrup, equipped with a PE applicator, used for pouring, closed with a PP screw cap with a safety ring and a dosing cup.

Page updated on: 08.06.2021