PROSPAN COUGH RELIEF

Treating a productive cough.

Introducing Prospan.

Recommendations and benefits.

Clinical data.

Why treat a productive cough?

Coughing is a natural reflex to clear mucus from the lungs and airways.

Patients should not suppress productive coughs. It is better to expel mucus from lungs.

Patients need cough relief.

To minimise the risk of a further infection.

Ref: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 2006. Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (3rd Edition).

Introducing Prospan

Prospan treats respiratory tract infections such as productive and bronchial coughs.

It contains an active ingredient called Hedera helix that is recent to Australia but very well-established in Europe.

It is an expectorant that works as both

» a mucolytic AND

» soothes bronchial airways

Please watch the brief video on the next slide to learn more about Prospan’s mode of action

Video: “How does Prospan Work?”

Please click on the play button on the video below to see how Prospan works.

What are the patient benefits & outcomes?

With Prospan the following results are achieved:

» Mucus is loosened and more easily expectorated, or “coughed up”,

» Less mucus congestion,

» Reduced coughing fits.

Ref: Kraft, K. 2004. ‘Tolerability of dried ivy leaf extract in (52,470) children’. Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie (25):179-181.* Luer, P. 2003. ‘Retrospective documentation of the tolerance of the herbal medicinal product Prospan Cough Syrup’.* * Sponsored by Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH. For additional clinical references visit www.prospan.com.au

Who can Prospan be recommended for?

Prospan can be recommended to most patients with a productive cough including:

» Under 2’s - refer to pharmacist,

» Children and adults,

» Bronchial cough patients,

» Diabetics.

NB: Prospan is not recommended in pregnancy due to lack of clinical evidence.

Ref: Scientific Foundation of Herbal Medicine, ESCOP Monographs, 2003.* * Sponsored by Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH.

OTC Cough Products and Prospan

Current TGA regulations prevent the use of OTC (over-the-counter) cough medicines in under 6 year olds. Advice from a healthcare professional is required for and for 6 -12 years olds.

Prospan can still be used in children 0-6 years of age.

Pharmacist’s advice is required before administering Prospan to under 2 year olds.

Prospan and Children (0-16 yrs)

Extensive clinical data available: 50,000+ children.*

Proven efficacy and tolerability.

Low dosage.

Non-synthetic pleasant taste.

Free of sugar, colourings and gluten.

Ref: Kraft, K. ‘Tolerability of dried ivy leaf extract in (52,470) children’. Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie. 2004 (25):179-181.* Scientific Foundation of Herbal Medicine, ESCOP Monographs, 2003.* * Sponsored by Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH.

Prospan Around the World

Prospan is currently sold in 93 countries worldwide including Australia.

Prospan is the leading herbal cough medicine worldwide and is no. 3 worldwide in the overall cough market.

Over 42 million bottles of Prospan were sold in 2013.

Clinical Data

There are over 20 published studies on Prospan/Hedera helix.

The following pages detail two of these studies.

Efficacy and Tolerance in Patients Suffering from Respiratory Tract Infections

248 patients.

Efficacy assessed by doctors.

Cough improved in 91.3% of patients.

Expectoration improved in 87.5% of patients.

Tolerance judged by doctors as good or very good in 98% of cases.

Ref: Hecker, M. 1999. ‘Efficacy and Tolerance of Ivy Leaf in Patients Suffering from RTIs’. NaturaMed (14).* *Sponsored by Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH.

Tolerability in Children

Retrospective survey of 52,478 children aged 0-12 years with respiratory tract infections.

15% (over 7,500) aged less than 1 year.

310 medical practices participated in study.

“The extensive retrospective study confirms the known high level of tolerability.” Professor K. Kraft.

Ref: Kraft, K. 2004. ‘Tolerability of dried ivy leaf extract in (52,470) children’. Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie (25):179-181.* * Sponsored by Engelhard Arzneimittel GmbH.

Further information & clinical studies

www.prospan.com.auTel: 1300 790 978

In Summary...

Prospan Cough Relief treats productive and bronchial coughs.

It loosens mucus, reduces congestion and relives coughing.

Suitable for infants, children and adults.

Available in expectorant, drops and lozenges.

Over 20 published studies available.

Prospan Quiz

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