Clinicians Prospan Lozenges Pack of 20
About Vitamins.co.nz Clinicians Prospan Lozenges
Clinicians Prospan Lozenges are a unique herbal lozenge made from dried ivy leaf to soothe the throat and help clear the airways. It helps thin mucous and moistens dry irritated membranes of the airways.
Prospan Lozenges are naturally developed and scientifically proven to soothe the throat and help clear the airways for adults and children.
The lozenges have a slight orange and menthol taste and may contain air bubbles. The lozenges are derived from an active herbal substance therefore the colour and taste may vary slightly and does not affect the quality or efficacy of the product.
Ivy leaf should not be confused with poison ivy (Toxicodendron quercifolium), which is a different herb from the Anacardiaceae family (Ivy leaf is from the Araliaceae family).
Benefits:
- Soothes the throat and helps clears the airways
- Prospan’s main active ingredient is Ivy Leaf. For literally hundreds of years, people have placed their trust in the herbal power of wild ivy for respiratory tract support
- Can be used for winter ills and chills
Features:
- Does not contain alcohol, sugar or artificial colours.
- Delicious orange flavour, which helps with compliance in children and adults.
- The dried plant extract is standardised, which means there is a consistently measurable amount of active ingredients every time the product is taken.
- Suitable for children over 6 years of age.
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years of age:Suck 1 lozenge 4 times a day
Children between age 6 and 12: Suck 1 lozenge twice a day
Allow the lozenge to dissolve in the mouth after meals (not while lying down).
Consult your doctor if respiratory symptoms persist or worsen after 7 days. Continue to take Prospan Lozenges for an additional 2–3 days after symptoms have disappeared. Ivy leaf does not adversely interact with other medications and can safely be used by asthmatics.
Cautions:
Based on data manufacturer’s data, in very rare instances (less than 1 in 10,000 people), ivy may cause an allergic reaction, if this occurs seek immediate medical advice. Do not continue to take Ivy leaf if a hypersensitivity reaction has occurred.
Side Effects
Prospanproducts have been used around the world for over 60 years and are considered safe and well tolerated. Research on the safety and tolerability of Prospan showed adverse reactions occurred in less than 1% of subjects were minor in nature and predominately gastrointestinal-related symptoms.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
While ProspanLozengesare considered safe and well tolerated there is insufficient safety data to recommend their use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Faqs
Are the lozenges the same strength as the syrup?
No, the lozenges contain slightly less Ivy Leaf extract and the dose has been adjusted
Can I give lozenges to my 4 year old?
No the syrup is better in young children as they may choke on a lozenge
Do they taste as nice as the syrup?
Yes they are an orange flavour.
