What is Prospan?
Prospan contains dried ivy leaf extract, an herbal drug for airway inflammation and cough.
What are the reasons for using Prospan?
Prospan 100ml is used to treat chronic bronchial disorders, or acute inflammation accompanied by cough.
Prospan dosage
Prospan dosage varies depending on the patient's age:
Age | Single dose | Total daily dose |
Children below 6 years old | 2.5 ml | 5 ml |
Children 6 - 12 years old | 5 ml | 10 ml |
Adults | 5 ml | 15 ml |
The bottle should be shaken well before use, and your medication intake should be distributed in the morning, midday, and evening.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment with Prospan varies according to the doctor's instructions, and the type and severity of the disease, but it usually lasts one week.
Prospan side effects
Prospan syrup may cause some side effects, such as:
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Prospan syrup contraindications
Prospan is not used in case of sensitivity to its ingredients.
Prospan use precautions
Prospan is used for children under one year of age only after consulting a doctor.
You should consult a doctor before taking Prospan during pregnancy or lactation.
Preservation and storage of the drug
Keep out of children's reach.
The drug is not used after expiry.
It can be used up to 6 months from bottle opening.
FAQs
Is Prospan used for dry cough?
Yes, Prospan syrup helps treat dry cough.
Is Prospan a mucolytic?
Brospin contains a dry ivy leaf extract containing saponins, which is mucolytic.
Is Prospan sedative?
Prospan has not been shown to have a sedative effect, but it may have some side effects on the digestive tract.
Prospan drug How often a day?
The dose of Brospan varies by age, in the case of children the drug is taken twice a day, and adults get it 3 times a day.