In the article, we consider the instructions for the use of "Prospana", as well as analogues and reviews about the drug.
The medicine is an antitussive herbal medicine for expectorant, bronchospasmolytic and mucolytic effects, which reduces the viscosity of sputum and enhances its discharge, contains a complex of biological substances.
Dosage Forms
This product is in the form of drops for oral administration and inhalation, as well as syrups.
According to the instructions, Prospan drops for oral use and inhalation are a dark brown transparent liquid with a characteristic aroma of fennel and ethyl alcohol, and slight turbidity and sediment are allowed to form during storage. Drops are dispensed in 100, 50 and 20 ml in dark glass bottles equipped with a dropper stopper and a screw cap. The bottles are packed in cardboard boxes along with instructions for use.
As indicated by the instructions for use, the Prospan syrup is presented in the form of a light brown substance, slightly unclear, with a characteristic aroma of cherry. The product is dispensed in 200 or 100 ml in dark glass bottles with a polyethylene stopper-dispenser and a special lid, complete with a special measuring cap, in a cardboard box.
Structure
The composition of the drops for inhalation and oral administration: the main active element is ivy leaf extract, additional components are sodium saccharinate, ethanol, anise oil, peppermint oil, fennel oil, purified water.
Composition of drug syrup: the main active ingredient is ivy leaf extract, auxiliary components: potassium sorbate, liquid crystallizing sorbitol, anhydrous citric acid, cherry flavor, xanthan gum, purified water.
pharmachologic effect
In accordance with the instructions, “Prospan” is made exclusively from plant materials and is characterized by wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects. The saponins that are part of the medicinal product have antibacterial and antifungal properties, and triterpenoids and hederosaponins provide an expectorant, antispasmodic and mucolytic effect.
Flavonoids contribute to the improvement of microcirculation and are nephro- and hepatoprotectors that activate diuresis and excretion of uric acid elements from the body, normalizing the functioning of the bronchi.
What else does the application instruction for Prospan tell us?
Indications for appointment
The pharmaceutical preparation is recommended for use as a natural expectorant drug in the treatment of inflammatory processes affecting the respiratory tract in acute or chronic form. Pathologies can be accompanied by coughing fits and difficulty in sputum removal.
Contraindications
According to the instructions to "Prospan", the main contraindication for the use of the drug is individual sensitivity to its elements. It is not recommended to use this drug during pregnancy and during lactation, due to insufficient clinical data on the safety of its use at this time. Drops and syrup of the drug are contraindicated for oral administration:
- age up to 1 year;
- chronic alcoholism and other conditions in which the use of ethyl alcohol is prohibited.
Inhalations are contraindicated in children under 2 years of age (risk of laryngospasm or a tendency to it), bronchial asthma.
According to the instructions for use for Prospan, it is necessary to use this medication with caution in case of impaired liver function, brain pathologies, and head injuries.
The syrup is not prescribed for fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, isomaltase or sucrose deficiency.
Dosage and administration
The instruction for Prospan recommends thoroughly shaking the bottle before using this pharmacological preparation. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined taking into account the complexity of a particular disease, the minimum course is seven days. In order to consolidate the therapeutic effect after eliminating the symptoms, it is recommended to continue the treatment regimen for another 2-3 days. In the absence of improvements in the patient's condition, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
Drops of Prospan medication are taken orally before meals. When treating children, they are allowed to be diluted in a small volume of liquid. Adults are prescribed 20 drops 4-6 times a day. Recommended dosage for children: 1-3 years - 10 drops 5 times a day; 4-7 years - 15 drops 5 times; from 7-18 years old - 20 drops 5 times.
The instruction to "Prospan" for children should be strictly observed.
Inhalations using the Prospan medical device can be carried out using standard nebulizers (devices and devices for spraying without heating the solution). To prevent the development of all kinds of side effects of irritation due to the presence of ethanol in drops, for inhalation, the drug should be diluted with purified water in 1: 2 proportions.
For inhalation, 20-25 drops of the drug are used, dissolved in one tablespoon of water. The solution is poured into a nebulizer, where it is sprayed onto dispersed elements that must be inhaled using a mask or tube. This procedure must be repeated 5 times a day.
So it says in the instructions. Reviews about Prospan for children will be presented at the end of the article.
The syrup is taken orally, the required dosage of the drug is measured using a special measuring cup. The recommended dosage regimen for Prospan syrup for children according to the instructions for use: from 0-1 year - 2.5 ml 2 times a day; 1-6 years –2.5 ml 3 times; 6-18 years - 5 ml 3 times. Adult patients are prescribed 7.5 ml 3 times a day.
Negative side effects
Instructions for use with Prospan are very detailed. Against the background of the use of this pharmacological drug, the development of hypersensitivity reactions is possible. In rare cases, due to the content of sorbitol in the composition, its use can provoke a laxative effect. Overdose symptoms may occur when using dosages of drugs that are significantly higher than prescribed. In this case, the occurrence of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea can be observed. This is confirmed by the instructions and reviews to "Prospan".
Therapy for this condition is symptomatic. At the same time, taking the medication should be stopped and consult a specialist.
Special recommendations
When storing this product, its slight turbidity, sediment formation in the liquid, and slight transformation of taste are possible, which in no way affects the medicinal effectiveness. Preservatives, sugar and dyes are not included in drops for oral administration and inhalation. "Prospan" contains 47 vol. % ethyl alcohol, this is equivalent to such an amount of absolute alcohol: 1 drop - 0.013 g, a single dose for adults - 0.25 g per 20 drops.
This is also described in the instructions for use with Prospan.
The syrup does not contain sugar, dyes or alcohol. When treating with this pharmaceutical agent, some caution must be exercised when driving a vehicle and engaging in other potentially dangerous types of activity, which require an increase in the speed of mental and motor reactions and a high concentration of attention. Drug syrup is not affected by these factors, this is confirmed by the instructions for use and reviews to "Prospan".
Drug interaction
The medicine is contraindicated for simultaneous use with antitussive medications, as this can make coughing up sputum difficult.
The medication has an approximate cost of 460-520 rubles, it is dispensed from the pharmacy network without a prescription. This is not indicated in the instructions to "Prospan".
Analogs
The following drugs are analogues of this medication:
- “Gedelix” is a medicine based on plant substances. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, wound healing effects. Saponins exhibit antifungal and antibacterial properties, alpha-hederin triterpenoids and chederosaponins have a mucolytic, antispasmodic and expectorant effect, flavonoids (campferol derivatives, rutin) contribute to improved microcirculation, exhibit nephroprotective properties, stimulate uric acid formation and urine excretion. This medicine is indicated for acute and chronic infectious pathologies of the respiratory system, which are characterized by persistent dry cough.
- “Gederin” is a medicine whose main biological substances are ivy extracts containing saponin glycosides, which can enhance the functioning of the bronchial glands, have expectorant, secretolytic, tonic and restorative properties. In addition, this medicine contains tannins, pectin, resins, essential oils, thanks to which the medication has anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects. It is prescribed for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory organs, which are accompanied by a strong cough and the formation of a thick secret (bronchitis, bronchiectasis, tracheobronchitis, asthma, bronchospasm).
- “Herbion ivy syrup” - a medicine based on the active element - ivy extract, which is rich in healing substances that provide expectoration and elimination of airway spasm - tannins, organic acids, flavonoids, coumarins, steroids, minerals. The sputum thinning property is created by the triterpene saponins contained in the leaves of this plant - hederacoside C and alpha-hederin. They affect the blockers of β2-adrenergic receptors, which more effectively affect the epithelium of the lungs and bronchial tree. This reduces the level of calcium in the cells of the mucosa and promotes the relaxation of smooth muscles. As a result, the spasm of the bronchi stops. In parallel, pulmonary surfactant is produced, and sputum becomes more fluid and begins to gradually depart.
- "Doctor MOM" is a medication that is made on natural components without the use of alcohol. The features of its effect are due to the properties of the components of this medicine. The adatode of Vasik differs in mucolytic, antispasmodic and expectorant effect. Licorice provides anti-inflammatory, sedative and analgesic effects. Indian ginger and nightshade are used as an antipyretic and expectorant.
Reviews
There are a lot of positive reviews about this medication, and patients are very pleased with this remedy. They noted that during therapy their general condition improved significantly, the cough went away quickly and his attacks became less and less. This applies to all dosage forms of this medication, but the Prospan syrup is especially popular. Patients in the reviews indicate that the syrup has a very pleasant herbal taste, which is very important in the treatment of young children who very often refuse to take medicine. Parents say they were happy to take this syrup. In addition, it was observed that already on the second day the cough in the children became wetter, and on the seventh-tenth it completely disappeared. Children also improved sleep and overall well-being.
We reviewed the instructions for use for "Prospan", analogues and reviews about the tool.