Prospan cough effervescent tablets

Prospan Effervescent Cough Tablets in detail

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

How to use?
Drink the medicine after dissolving or dissolving in water (e.g. a glass).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the duration of the illness. If symptoms persist for a longer period of time, you should consult your doctor.

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 (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

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 adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of active ingredient strength and/or pharmaceutical form.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicinal product should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: 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.
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener cyclamate (E number E 952)!
- Caution if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- Caution if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- Solubilisers (e.g. poly(oxyethylene) castor oils) can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.
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.

Use

- Mucolytic for productive coughsConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever, purulent or bloody sputum.

Dosage

1/2 effervescent tablet2 times a dayChildren aged 6-12 years1 or 1/2 effervescent tablet2 times a day in the morning and evening, regardless of the mealAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults1 effervescent tablet in the morning and 1/2 effervescent tablet in the evening, regardless of the meal