Health, Preparations
The preparation "Prospan" - syrup and effervescent tablets from a cough
On the counters of pharmacies you can see a huge variety of syrups, tablets, drops, potions and pastilles, 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 hydrogencarbonate, sodium cyclamate, mannitol, simethicone, medium chain triglycerides, flavor.
Tablets and syrup "Prospan" do not contain alcohol.
Indications for use:
- Treatment of respiratory diseases;
- Disease of the respiratory system, accompanied by a strong cough with hard-to-remove thick sputum;
- Chronic and acute bronchitis;
- Syndrome of bronchial obstruction;
- bronchial asthma.
A course of treatment
The attending physician in an individual mode prescribes the course 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 | 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 old | 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:
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- Intolerance to fructose.
The preparation "Prospan" (syrup) does not contain dyes, sugar and alcohol, but 30% ethanol is used to get the active ingredient of the ivy extract. In 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 tolerated by children, in rare cases can cause 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.
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