Herbion Ivy Syrup - Instructions, Use For Children, Reviews, Price

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Herbion ivy syrup

Herbion ivy syrup: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Herbion hedera syrup

ATX code: R05CA12

Active ingredient: climbing ivy leaves (Hederae folium)

Manufacturer: KRKA dd, Novo Mesto, JSC (KRKA dd, Novo Mesto) (Slovenia)

Description and photo updated: 28.08.

Prices in pharmacies: from 261 rubles.

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Herbion ivy syrup is a phytopreparation for coughing, which has a mucolytic, expectorant and bronchospasmolytic effect, which reduces the viscosity of sputum and promotes its discharge.

Release form and composition

Dosage form of the drug - syrup: yellowish-brown liquid with a specific odor, opalescence is possible (150 ml each in dark glass vials, sealed with plastic stoppers with a liquid divider and plastic caps with first opening control, in a cardboard box 1 bottle complete with a dosing bottle spoon made of plastic and instructions for the use of Herbion ivy syrup).

1 ml of syrup contains:

• active substance: ivy leaves dry extract [made from Hedera helix L., Araliaceae family, folium and ethanol 30% (extractant) in a ratio of 5-7.5: 1] - 7 mg;
• additional components: liquid sorbitol (E420), glycerol (E422), sodium benzoate (E211), citric acid monohydrate (E330), aromatic balm [propylene glycol (E1520), ethanol (E1510), citronella, coriander and lemon oils, citral from Litsea cubeba], purified water.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Herbion ivy syrup is an herbal cough medicine. It has an expectorant, bronchospasmolytic and mucolytic effect.

Taking the drug helps to reduce the viscosity of sputum and its discharge.

Pharmacokinetics

The syrup contains a dry plant extract of ivy leaves (including triterpene saponins) as a biologically active component, therefore, it is not possible to study its pharmacokinetic characteristics.

Indications for use

Herbion ivy syrup is recommended for use in the complex therapy of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper / lower respiratory tract, which are accompanied by a cough with sputum difficult to separate - as an expectorant drug.

Contraindications

• the period of pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding);
• sucrase / isomaltase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance;
• hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.

It is contraindicated to prescribe Herbion ivy syrup for children under 2 years of age.

Herbion ivy syrup, instructions for use: method and dosage

The syrup is intended to be taken orally, preferably after a meal.

The recommended dosing regimen for patients of different age categories, provided that the syrup is taken 2 times a day:

• children 2–5 years old: 0.5 dosing spoon (2.5 ml);
• children 6–12 years old: 1 dosing spoon (5 ml);
• adolescents over 12 years of age and adults: 1–1.5 dosing spoon (5–7.5 ml).

Measure the required dose using the plastic dosing spoon included in the kit.

The duration of the course of therapy is 7 days. While taking the drug Herbion ivy syrup, it is recommended to provide the patient with a sufficient amount of warm drink (water, fruit drink, tea, etc.).

On the recommendation of a doctor, a second course is possible.

Side effects

Taking the drug can cause allergic reactions (itching, rash, nausea). It is extremely rare that a laxative effect is possible due to the presence of sorbitol in the composition of the drug.

Overdose

Overdose is possible when taking high doses, 3 times or more higher than the recommended daily intake, as a result of which nausea / vomiting and diarrhea may develop. For the treatment of the condition, you should stop taking the syrup and carry out symptomatic treatment.

special instructions

Do not take Herbion ivy syrup in doses higher than recommended.

Ethyl alcohol content depending on the patient's age and recommended doses [maximum single dose in ml (absolute ethyl alcohol, g) / maximum daily dose, absolute ethyl alcohol, g]:

• children 2–5 years old: 2.5 ml (0.00025 g) / 0.0005 g;
• children 6-12 years old: 5 ml (0.0005 g) / 0.001 g;
• adolescents over 12 years old and adults: 5-7.5 ml (0.0005-0.00075 g) / 0.001-0.0015 g

The drug contains sorbitol (E420), this should be taken into account by patients with diabetes mellitus: 5 ml of syrup contains 2.5 g of sorbitol, which is equivalent to 0.21 bread units (XE).

It is necessary to consult a doctor if there is no effect from taking the drug for 7 days or if the condition worsens.

It is necessary to immediately consult a doctor in case of respiratory diseases accompanied by shortness of breath, prolonged cough, fever, sputum with an admixture of blood.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms

Taking ivy syrup does not have a significant effect on concentration and psychomotor speed.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Herbion ivy syrup is not prescribed during pregnancy / lactation.

Pediatric use

It is possible to use Herbion ivy syrup for children over 2 years old.

Drug interactions

There are no data on the drug interaction of the drug Herbion ivy syrup with other substances / preparations.

The simultaneous use of a syrup with antitussive drugs that inhibit the formation of sputum is not recommended, since this makes it difficult to drain the liquefied sputum.

Analogs

Analogs of Herbion ivy syrup are: Gedelix, Pektolvan, Prospan.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life is 2 years.

The syrup must be used within 3 months after opening the bottle.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews of Herbione ivy syrup

In reviews of Herbion ivy syrup, patients characterize it as an effective herbal preparation. The taste is sometimes judged to be too sweet. There are practically no reports of the development of side effects. One of the main disadvantages is the short shelf life after opening the bottle.

Price for Herbion ivy syrup in pharmacies

The approximate price for Herbion ivy syrup (1 bottle of 150 ml) is 338–358 rubles.

Herbion ivy syrup: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Herbion ivy syrup 150 ml syrup 1 pc. 261 r Buy

Herbion ivy syrup 150ml n1 414 RUB Buy

Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author

Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!