Prospan Cough Syrup 100ml

Prospan Cough Syrup is a non-sedating, ivy-leaf cough syrup formulated to help relieve both dry and wet (chesty) coughs. It's built around a special dry extract of Hedera helix — commonly known as ivy leaf — and is designed to loosen mucus, ease coughing, support more comfortable breathing, and reduce inflammation associated with cough and bronchial irritation.

This 100 ml bottle is cherry flavoured and free from alcohol, sugar and colourants, which makes it a considered option if you're looking for a straightforward cough syrup for the family medicine cabinet. Because it's non-sedating, it can be used during the day or in the evening — it eases the cough without acting as a sleeping medicine. Prospan Cough Syrup is made in Germany.

How it works

• Loosens and thins mucus: It's designed to loosen and thin mucus, which supports easier expectoration (bringing it up).
• Eases coughing fits: It helps ease coughing so that a bothersome cough feels more manageable.
• Airway support: It may help relax narrowed airways, supporting more comfortable breathing.
• Anti-inflammatory support: It provides anti-inflammatory support for the irritation that comes with cough and bronchial irritation.
• Non-sedating: It won't make you drowsy, so it suits both daytime and evening use.

Key Ingredients

How to Use

1. Shake the bottle well before use.
2. Measure each dose using the enclosed measuring cup or another suitable medicine measure.
3. Follow the dosage printed on the current South African package insert supplied with the product, or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

As a general guide, the product information lists doses by age band — for example, 2.5 ml for children 0–6 years, 5 ml for children 6–12 years, and 5–7.5 ml for adults and adolescents 12 years and older, taken up to three times daily. Because dosing instructions can differ between sources, always follow the exact dose printed on your specific bottle and package insert.

Best For

The Prospan Cough Syrup is a great option for parents who:

• Are looking for a non-sedating cough syrup that can be used in the day or evening
• Prefer a formulation that is alcohol free, sugar free and colourant free
• Want to ease an acute cough with loosening of mucus and relief of coughing fits

It may also be used as an adjunct in chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions with cough. It may not be the right fit if you are allergic to ivy leaf or other plants in the Araliaceae family, or if you have hereditary fructose intolerance and haven't yet spoken to a healthcare professional.

Disclaimer

Keep out of reach of children and store at or below 25°C, in the original packaging, tightly closed and away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not use after the expiry date. Do not use if you are allergic to ivy leaf, other Araliaceae plants, or any other ingredient — stop use and seek advice if signs of an allergic reaction develop. Ivy-leaf products may cause gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or abdominal discomfort in some people, and the sorbitol content may have a laxative effect.

Consult a doctor before giving to a child under 1 year of age, and speak to a doctor if the cough persists, worsens, recurs or lasts longer than expected, or if there is known asthma or chronic lung disease, other medication in use, or a child under 1 year old. Prospan Cough Syrup does not replace medical assessment or prescribed treatment for conditions such as pneumonia, asthma, bronchiolitis, croup or whooping cough. Seek urgent medical attention for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, chest pain, coughing up blood, severe wheezing, marked lethargy, persistent high fever, signs of dehydration, or a child struggling to feed or drink.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Give the bottle a proper shake and pour the syrup into the enclosed measuring cup rather than a household teaspoon — the cup lets you measure the exact millilitre dose from the package insert, which matters most with medicines.