Prospan is the world’s no.1 natural chesty cough medicine. It is made with ivy leaf but not just any old ivy leaf. In fact it contains a specific extract from the leaves of the ivy plant (Hedera helix) known as EA 575. Prospan with EA 575 has been shown to provide chesty cough relief in numerous clinical trials and scientific studies around the world, involving more than 65,000 adults and children.1-6
Natural medicines can vary considerably depending on the species of plant chosen, the way it is grown and harvested, the extraction and the production processes. So it’s essential to ensure the product you’re getting is the same as the one proven in clinical trials to relieve chesty coughs.
Ingredients
Prospan contains a specific extract of Hedera helix (EA 575), commonly known as ivy leaf. Prospan is made in Germany using quality manufacturing processes.
Prospan, Prospan for Children, and Prospan Menthol contain Hedera helix extract equivalent to 43.75 mg/mL dry leaf.
Prospan Drops contain Hedera helix extract equivalent to 125 mg/mL dry leaf.
Prospan Soft Lozenges contain Hedera helix extract equivalent to 163 mg/mL dry leaf.
Available sizes
Prospan - 100ml , 200ml
Prospan for Children - 100ml, 200ml
Prospan Menthol - 200ml
Prospan Lozenges - 20 soft lozenges
Prospan Drops - 20ml
Recommended dosage and directions
Prospan and Prospan for Children:
| Age | Dosage | Frequency |
| Adults | 5-7.5 mL | 3 times per day |
| 6-16 yrs | 5 mL | 3 times per day |
| 2-5 yrs | 2.5 mL | 3 times per day |
| 0-2 yrs* | 2.5 mL | 2 times per day |
Prospan and Prospan for Children are not to be used in children under 2 years without medical advice.
Prospan Menthol:
| Age | Dosage | Frequency |
| 6-11 yrs | 5 mL | 2 times per day |
| 11-16 yrs | 5 mL | 3 times per day |
| Adults | 5 mL | 3 times per day |
Prospan Drops:
| Age | Dosage | Frequency |
| 12 yrs+ | 24 Drops | 3 times per day |
| Adults | 24 Drops | 3 times per day |
Prospan Lozenges:
| Age | Dosage | Frequency |
| 6-11 yrs | 1 Lozenge | 2 times per day |
| 12 yrs+ | 1 Lozenge | 4 times per day |
| Adults | 1 Lozenge | 4 times per day |
Suitability and Tolerability
Prospan is well tolerated in children, adults and the elderly.1
Prospan and Prospan for Children are not to be used in children under 2 years without medical advice.
Prospan Menthol and Prospan Lozenge are not recommended for children under 6 years.
Prospan Drops is not recommended for children under 12 yrs.
If coughing persists, consult your healthcare professional.
References
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms or coughing persist consult your healthcare professional. Prospan Menthol and Prospan Lozenges are not to be used in children under 6 years of age without medical advice. Seek medical advice before using Prospan and Prospan for Children for those under 2 years of age. Prospan drops are not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
#IMS MIDAS data, Engelhard MAT 12/2015. +Data available on request 1. Lang C, et al. Planta Med 2015; 81:968-974. 2. Fazio S, et al. Phytomedicine 2009 ; 16.1:17- 24 3.Runkel F, et al. Pharmazeutische Zeitung 2005; 15.04:19-25 4. Schlenger, R. Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung 2003; 143(49) [translation]. 5. Kraft K. Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2004; 25:179-81. [translation]. 6. Mansfeld HJ, et al. Münch Med Wschr 1998 ; 140.32:26-30 [reprint translation]. 7. Monograph – Hederae helicis folium – Ivy Leaf 24 November 2015 EMA/HMPC/586888/2014 Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC). 8. Maidannik V, et al. Pediatr Tocol Gyn 2003; 4:1-7 [translation]. 9. Bolbot E, et al. Drugs of the Ukraine 2004 ;11:1-4 [translation]. 10. Meyer Wegener J, et al Z. Allg. Med. 1993; 69:61-66 [reprint translation].
