The active ingredient of both preparations was ivy leaf ( Hedera helix ) extract. A 10-year-old girl began receiving the cough syrup at a dosage of 3 × 5mL. Ten days later, she developed moderate nausea. Her symptoms resolved after the dosage was decreased to 3 × 2.5mL. ...
PROSPANEX® Cough Syrup: 5 ml contains 35 mg Hedera helix leaves dry extract (DER 5–7.5 : 1) as active ingredient, manufactured by Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH and Co. KG. Recommended dosage according to the Swiss patient leaflet: for children six years and older...
Introduction. Among nonantibiotic cough remedies, herbal preparations containing extracts from leaves of ivy (Hedera helix) enjoy great popularity.Objective. A systematic review to assess the effectiveness and tolerability of ivy for acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).Methods. We searched f...
The article presents the case studies of four paediatric patients including a 10-year-old girl who developed moderate nausea, a 4-year-old boy who developed mild vomiting and a 4-month-old girl who developed angular cheilitis and diaper dermatitis during treatment with H...
Introduction. Among nonantibiotic cough remedies, herbal preparations containing extracts from leaves of ivy (Hedera helix) enjoy great popularity. Objective. A systematic review to assess the effect...