Brief overview
- Active substance: dry extract of ivy leaves
- Indication: acute respiratory inflammation and chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases with cough
- Prescription required: no
- Provider: Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH & Co.KG
Side effects
Prospan Cough Syrup may cause allergic reactions. It is not known how often this happens. The allergic reactions may manifest themselves, for example, in the form of shortness of breath, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, reddening of the skin and itching.
The sorbitol contained in Prospan syrup may also be responsible for a laxative effect. The sugar alcohol accelerates bowel movements.
You can find out more about side effects in the package leaflet and from your doctor or pharmacist. If you develop side effects (including any not listed here or in the package leaflet), report them to your doctor or health care professional, or to your pharmacy.
Overdose
These overdose symptoms appear if you swallow more than three times the recommended daily dose. In such a case, be sure to consult a doctor.
Prospan cough syrup during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take Prospan Cough Syrup during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is because the use of the cough expectorant in these phases of life has not been adequately studied.
Prospan cough syrup for babies
Parents should give Prospan Cough Syrup to babies (children under one year of age) only if they have discussed this with a doctor beforehand.
During the use of Prospan, one should carefully observe whether the baby develops (possibly dangerous) side effects. Particular attention should be paid to the occurrence of diarrhea and vomiting. The associated loss of fluid and salt can quickly become dangerous in such small children.
Prospan Cough Syrup is taken in the morning, at noon and in the evening (adults and adolescents over 12) or in the morning and in the evening (children). You can find the recommended dosage below. You can measure the correct single dose with the enclosed measuring cup. Before doing so, however, you should always shake the cough syrup bottle well.
Dosage
Depending on the age group, the following dosage applies to Prospan use, unless a health care professional recommends a different dose:
Children under 6 years of age:
- Total daily dose: 5 ml (i.e. twice 2.5 ml)
Children from 6-12 years:
- single dose: 5 ml
- Total daily dose: 10 ml (i.e. 5 ml twice)
Children 12 years and older, adolescents and adults:
- single dose: 5 ml
- Total daily dose: 15 ml (i.e. 5 ml three times)
Adhere to the dosage indicated or recommended by a doctor. If during the use of Prospan Cough Syrup you feel that the effect is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about it.
Forgotten to take
Duration of use
How long you take Prospan Cough Syrup depends on the type and severity of the disease. Usually, the application is limited to one week. If you still have complaints after that, you should see a doctor.
When medical consultation is advisable in advance
Effect
Prospan Cough Syrup contains a dry extract of ivy leaves as the active ingredient. Its ingredients have an antispasmodic effect on the bronchi, causing them to dilate. This makes it easier to breathe.
Prospan also acts as an expectorant: it helps to loosen and cough up mucus in the airways. Last but not least, it relieves cough irritation and inflammatory processes.
Overall, Prospan can thus effectively relieve the symptoms of irritable cough and bronchitis, for example.
Prospan Cough Syrup helps with acute respiratory inflammation with cough and chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases (e.g. cold with irritable cough, bronchitis).
If your symptoms last longer or you get shortness of breath, fever or bloody or purulent sputum, you should see a doctor immediately.
Interactions with other medications
Before using a new medication such as Prospan, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medications (e.g., cough suppressants, asthma or blood pressure medications) that you are already using or have recently used. This also applies to over-the-counter and herbal preparations.
Prospan cough syrup and alcohol
You can read more about interactions in the package leaflet or find out from your doctor or at your pharmacy.
Frequently asked questions about Prospan cough syrup
Prospan cough syrup: How long should you take it?
As a rule, Prospan cough syrup should be taken for one week. If the symptoms persist for longer, a visit to the doctor is advisable.
How quickly does Prospan cough syrup work?
How does Prospan cough syrup work?
The cough syrup loosens stuck mucus in the airways, dilates the bronchi and relieves cough irritation and inflammation.
For which cough is Prospan cough syrup recommended?
Prospan soothes cough irritation, so it can be beneficial for annoying irritating cough. It also loosens stuck mucus in the bronchial tubes, making it easier to cough up.
When should Prospan cough syrup not be taken?
Can Prospan Cough Syrup be taken in the evening to sleep?
It is generally recommended to take it in the evening. The soothing effect on agonizing coughing can help you sleep better.
