Drug 'Prospan', instructions, forms of release, composition

"Propane" is the first vegetable-based mucal preparation that has been studied at the biological cellular and molecular level. The effectiveness of the drug has been proven as a result of clinical studies. A positive result of taking the "Prospan" is improving the functioning of the respiratory system, the overall well-being of patients. This is achieved by its complex effect as a mucal, bronchodilator and expectorant.

The form of production of the preparation "Prospan" instructions for use calls a syrup (100 ml.), Drops and effervescent tablets (10x65 mg.). The active ingredient of the drug, regardless of the form of release, is the extract of dry ivy leaves. It should be noted that syrup "Prospan" does not contain sugar and ethanol. It is necessary to pay attention to the special convenience of the drug in the form of drops, as a means for inhalation. Especially effective treatment is considered if children of small, infantile age refuse to take the medicine inside.

A very significant difference between the preparation "Prospan" instruction is the absence of a depressing effect on the respiratory center located in the medulla oblongata, this distinguishes this drug from other drugs that contain codeine or other antitussive synthetic substances. With the active substances of the medicinal plant preparation "Prospan", the instruction refers to dry triterpenoids, saponins and flavonoids, phytosteroids and essential oils contained in the extract of ivy. They act as effective bronchodilators, have expectorant properties, reduce the viscosity of excreted sputum and improve its withdrawal.

As an indication to the use of the preparation "Prospan" the instruction calls:

- bronchitis (chronic and acute form);

- bronchial asthma;

- bronchial obstruction syndrome;

- diseases of the respiratory system, having inflammatory origin and having a symptom cough with a thick hard-to-detachable sputum (tracheitis, pneumonia).

In the description of side effects of the preparation "Prospan" the instruction indicates isolated cases of the appearance of a slightly laxative effect, other negative effects of the drug on the body systems are not observed.

To date, no special studies have been conducted on the question of the use of the vegetative product "Prospan" during pregnancy. For this reason, there is no negative feedback about taking the drug during this period, and also during lactation, and the absence of such is considered a recommendation to refuse treatment with this drug.

Among the contraindications is the intolerance of patients with fructose, which is part of the preparation "Prospan", as well as high sensitivity to other constituents and active substances of the medication.

As for data on overdose, in cases of a triple dose of the drug, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, whose treatment is symptomatic, may occur.

So, we can summarize and once again assess the merits of treatment with the drug "Prospan"

1. Clinically proven safety and efficacy, a positive 50-year practice of drug treatment around the world.
2. The universality of the drug (dry and productive cough).
3. The possibility of taking the drug from the earliest childhood.
4. Convenience of use due to different forms of release.
5. Absence of side effects and the possibility of treatment in complex therapy with other drugs.
6. Minimal possibility of allergic reactions.
7. Pleasant taste and convenient dosing.

During the storage of the preparation "Prospan" there may be a slight change in taste and a slight cloudiness of the syrup. On the therapeutic effect, these changes do not affect. The maximum shelf life of the plant "Prospan" is 5 years, tmax 25.