Prospan cough syrup

Prospan cough syrup in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine undiluted. Shake well before use.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 1 week without medical advice if the symptoms have not improved after this time.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal at the next prescribed time (i.e. not with double the amount).

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will personalise it, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Infants under 1 year of age: The medicine may only be used after consultation with a doctor or under medical supervision.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine should not be used.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Nausea
- vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Allergic reactions

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The ingredients come from the ivy plant and act as a natural mixture. About the plant itself:
- Appearance: Creeping or climbing plant with dark green leaves that forms pea-sized, blue-black fruits in autumn and winter.
- Occurrence: Europe and Central Asia
- Main constituents: Saponins, especially alpha-hederin
- Parts of the plant and preparations used: Extracts from leaves, rarely from shoots
The saponins contained in ivy are able to reduce the surface tension of the fluid covering the alveoli, similar to soap. Stagnant secretions are thus loosened and can be coughed up.

Application

- Colds of the respiratory tract (coughs)- Chronic bronchitis and other chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases for supportive treatmentConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever, purulent or bloody sputum.

Dosage

2.5 ml2 times dailyChildren under 6 years of agemorning and evening, regardless of meal time5 ml2 times dailyChildren aged 6-12 yearsmorning and evening, regardless of meal time5 ml3 times dailyAdolescents aged 12 and over and adultsmorning, noon and evening, regardless of meal timeDosing aid: A measuring container is enclosed with the medicine to ensure correct dosing.