Instructions Dr. Theiss cough syrup with ivy extract syrup glass bottle 100 ml
Composition
active ingredient: dry extract from ivy leaves (Hedera helix L. folium);
100 ml of syrup contain 154 mg of dry extract from ivy leaves (Hedera helix L. folium) (4 - 8:1), extractant: ethanol 30% (m/m);
Excipients: potassium sorbate, hydroxyethyl cellulose, blackcurrant flavoring, liquid maltitol, anhydrous citric acid, purified water.
Dosage form
Syrup.
Main physicochemical properties: brownish-yellow, slightly cloudy solution with a characteristic smell of currants.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Medicines used for coughs and colds. Expectorants. ATX code R05C A12.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Dr. Theiss cough syrup with ivy extract is a herbal preparation containing glycoside saponins that provide antitussive, expectorant, antispasmodic and antimicrobial effects. Reduces the viscosity of sputum, facilitates its discharge. The mechanism of action is unknown.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetic studies have not been conducted.
Indication
It is used as an expectorant for productive cough. Symptomatic treatment of cough in infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract.
Contraindication
Increased individual sensitivity to the active substance, plants of the Araliaceae family or any of the excipients.
Children under 2 years of age (due to the risk of increased respiratory symptoms).
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions
There have been no reports that Dr. Theiss Cough Syrup with Ivy Extract affects the effectiveness of other medications. No interaction studies have been conducted.
Application features
Prolonged or recurrent cough in children aged 2 to 4 years requires medical diagnosis before treatment.
If shortness of breath, fever, or purulent sputum occurs, you should seek medical advice.
Concomitant use of cough suppressants such as codeine or dextromethorphan is not recommended without medical advice.
Caution is recommended for patients with gastritis or stomach ulcers.
Dr. Theiss cough syrup with ivy extract contains liquid maltitol. 10 ml of syrup contains 4 g of liquid maltitol, which corresponds to about 0.3 bread units. This is important to consider for people suffering from diabetes. The calorie content is 2.3 kcal/g of liquid maltitol.
Liquid maltitol may have a mild laxative effect.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Due to the lack of research data, this drug should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms
No effects of the drug on the ability to drive or operate other mechanisms have been reported.
Method of administration and doses
Adults and children over 12 years of age should take 15 ml orally 3 times a day (corresponding to a daily dose of 69.30 mg of dry ivy leaf extract); children aged 6 to 12 years - 15 ml 2 times a day (corresponding to a daily dose of 46.20 mg of dry ivy leaf extract); children aged 2 to 6 years - 10 ml 2 times a day (corresponding to a daily dose of 30.80 mg of dry ivy leaf extract).
For correct dosage, use a measuring cup.
Due to the lack of data on patients with renal and/or hepatic insufficiency, dosage recommendations are not possible. It is necessary to consult a doctor before taking Dr. Theiss Cough Syrup with Ivy Extract.
Dr. Theiss cough syrup with ivy extract should be taken undiluted, it is recommended to drink plenty of water or warm, caffeine-free drinks.
If symptoms persist for longer than one week of using this medication, you should seek medical advice.
Children
Do not use in children under 2 years of age.
Overdose
Taking doses higher than recommended may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or anxiety. Treatment is symptomatic. One case has been reported of a 4-year-old child who accidentally ingested 1.8 g of ivy leaves (corresponding to 195 ml of Dr. Theiss Cough Syrup with Ivy Extract) and developed aggression and diarrhea.
Adverse reactions
Assessment of harmful events according to the following frequency classification:
very common (≥ 1 in 10),
common (≥ 1 in 100 to < 1 in 10),
uncommon (≥ 1 in 1000 to < 1 in 100),
rare (≥ 1 in 10,000 to < 1 in 1,000),
very rare (< 1 in 10,000),
unknown (cannot be estimated from the available data).
Common: gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain).
Uncommon: Immune system disorders: allergic skin reactions (urticaria, skin rash, couperose) and systemic allergic reactions such as dyspnoea and angioedema.
If other side effects not mentioned above occur, you should consult a doctor.
Expiration date
3 years. Shelf life after first opening the bottle is 6 weeks.
Storage conditions
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ºС.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging
100 ml or 250 ml of syrup in a glass bottle; 1 bottle with a polypropylene measuring cup in a cardboard box.
Vacation category
Without a prescription.
Producer
Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH/Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH.
Location of the manufacturer and its business address
Michelinstrasse 10, 66424 Homburg, Germany.
