On the shelves of pharmacies you can see a hugea variety of syrups, tablets, drops, potions and lozenges, which are used to treat respiratory diseases. Each of these medicines has its own properties, but one of the best herbal cough preparations in children is "Prospan" (syrup or tablets).
Composition of the medicinal product
It consists of an extract of dry leaves of ivy, which allows to remove bronchial spasm and improve the separation of sputum, making it less viscous.
Auxiliary ingredients in the preparation "Prospan" (syrup) - anhydrous citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sorbitol solution 70%, cherry flavor, purified water.
Auxiliary elements:tablets contain anhydrous citric acid, sodium saccharin, glyceroloxide stearate, anhydrous sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium cyclamate, mannitol, simethicone, medium chain triglycerides, flavor.
Tablets and syrup "Prospan" do not contain alcohol.
Indications for use:
A course of treatment
The attending physician in an individual mode appointscourse of taking the drug. It depends on the nature of the symptoms of the disease and the course of the pathological process. The duration of therapy is at least a week. To achieve a lasting effect after eliminating the signs of the disease, treatment with the drug "Prospan" (syrup) is prolonged for 2-3 days.
Dosage
"Prospan" - effervescent tablets. Dissolve in warm or cool water. Can be combined with other expectorant solutions.
Age | Children from 4 to 12 years old | Children from 12 years old |
Dosage | 0.5 tablets | 1 tablet |
Frequency of application per day | 3 times | 2 times |
"Prospan" is a syrup. Take inside. Before taking the shake bottle with syrup, after - well close the lid on the vial.
Age | Children up to 6 years old | Children from 6 to 12 years | Children from 12 years old |
Dosage | 2.5ml | 5 ml | 5-7.5 ml |
Frequency of application per day | 3 times | 3 times | 3 times |
Note: in one teaspoon is placed 2.5 ml of syrup.
Contraindications:
The preparation "Prospan" (syrup) does not containdyes, sugar and alcohol, but 30% ethanol is used to prepare the active ingredient of the ivy extract. During the drying process, it completely evaporates from the extract. For the sake of precaution, do not recommend giving children up to four years. In addition, no studies have been conducted to determine the effect of the drug on women during pregnancy and mothers breastfeeding. Therefore, it should be used only in accordance with the doctor's prescription.
Side effects
Cough syrup "Prospan" is well toleratedchildren, in rare cases can cause a laxative effect (upset of the stool). This is due to the content of sorbitol in the preparation. If you exceed the dosage more than 3 times, you may experience diarrhea or nausea. In this case, symptomatic therapy is performed.
Additional Information
Cough syrup and "Prospan" tablets should be stored at a temperature of 22-25 degrees.
Keep out of the reach of children.
It is allowed to sell the medicine without a prescription.
