Prospan - the first mucaltic drug onplant-based, which has been studied at the biological cellular and molecular level. The effectiveness of the drug has been proven as a result of clinical studies. The positive result of taking Prospan is to improve the functioning of the respiratory system, the general well-being of patients. This is achieved by its complex effect as a mucaltic, bronchodilator and expectorant.
The form of release of the drug "Prospan" instructions forapplication calls syrup (100 ml.), drops and effervescent tablets (10x65mg.). The active ingredient of the drug, regardless of the form of release, is an extract of dry ivy leaves. It should be noted that Prospan syrup does not contain sugar and ethanol. It is necessary to pay attention to the particular ease of use of the drug in the form of drops, as a means for inhalation. Treatment is considered especially effective if children of small, infant age refuse to take the medicine by mouth.
A very significant difference between the drug "Prospan"the instruction calls for its lack of inhibitory effects on the respiratory center, which is located in the medulla oblongata, this distinguishes this remedy from other drugs, which include codeine or other antitussive synthetic substances. The active ingredients of the medication of plant origin "Prospan" instruction calls contained in the extract of ivy dry triterpenoids, saponins and flavonoids, phytosteroids and essential oils. They act as effective bronchodilators, have expectorant properties, reduce the viscosity of excreted sputum and improve its discharge.
As indications for the use of the drug "Prospan" instruction calls:
- bronchitis (chronic and acute form);
- bronchial asthma;
- bronchial obstruction syndrome;
- diseases of the respiratory system, having an inflammatory origin and having as a symptom cough with thick difficult to separate sputum (tracheitis, pneumonia).
In the description of the side effects of the drug "Prospan"the instruction indicates isolated cases of a slightly laxative effect, no other negative effects of the agent on the body systems are observed.
To date, no specialresearch question concerning the reception of herbal remedies "Prospan" during pregnancy. For this reason, there are no negative reviews about taking the drug during this period, as well as during lactation, and the lack thereof is considered a recommendation to refuse treatment with this remedy.
Among the contraindications is called intolerancepatients of fructose, which is part of the drug "Prospan", as well as high sensitivity to other components and active substances of the drug.
With regard to data on overdose, in cases of a triple dose of the drug, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur, whose treatment is symptomatic.
So, we can summarize and once again evaluate the merits of treatment with Prospan
- Clinically proven safety and efficacy, a positive 50-year drug treatment practice worldwide.
- The universality of the drug (dry and productive cough).
- The possibility of taking the drug from an early age.
- Ease of use due to different forms of release.
- The absence of side effects and the possibility of treatment in combination therapy with other drugs.
- Minimal possibility of allergic reactions.
- Pleasant taste and convenient dosing.
During storage of the drug "Prospan" canthere is a slight change in taste and slight turbidity of the syrup. These changes do not affect the therapeutic effect. The maximum shelf life of the Prospan herbal remedy is 5 years, tmax 25.
