Prospan

Prospan

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Manufacturer:

Engelhard Arzneimittel

Distributor:

Pacific Healthcare

Marketer:

Pacific Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
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Indications/Uses
Relief of cough in patients w/ acute & chronic-inflammatory bronchial diseases, & cough caused by thick mucus.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Duration of treatment: Usually last for 1 wk. Adult & childn >12 yr 5 mL as a single dose. Total daily dose: 15 mL. Childn 6-12 yr 5 mL as a single dose. Total daily dose: 10 mL. Childn 2-5 yr 2.5 mL as a single dose. Total daily dose: 5 mL.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Possible diarrhoea & vomiting in childn. Sugar intolerance. Should not be used in pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Shortness of breath, swelling, skin redness, itching; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, laxative effect.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
R05FB02 - cough suppressants and expectorants ; Belongs to the class of other cough suppressants and expectorants. Used in the treatment of cough.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Prospan syr 0.7 g
Packing/Price
100 mL x 1's
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