Ivy and thyme leaf extract 100ml

What Ivy and thyme leaf extract is used for:

• It is an herbal medicinal product that contains ivy leaf extract used as an expectorant in case of productive cough for adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age.
• It facilitate expectoration and relaxed exhausting spasmodic cough by clearing airways,
• this syrup also relieves the shortness of breath associated with bronchitis.
• It contains thyme that has anti-infective properties. 
• A combination of thyme and ivy leaves should decrease cough by 68.7%. 

Do not take Ivy and thyme leaf extract if:

• If you are allergic to ivy leafs, to plants of the Araliaceae (ivy) family or allergic to thyme
• Children under 2 years of age because of the risk of worsening of respiratory symptoms

Warnings & Precautions:

• Tell your doctor of pharmacist:
• If difficulty in breathing, fever, or purulent (pus containing) sputum occurs 
• If the symptoms do not improve within 7 days of the use of the medicine 
• You are taking other medicines that suppress cough (opiate antitussives such as codeine or dextromethorphan).  
• If you have stomach problems (gastritis, stomach ulcer)
• If you suffer from renal insufficiency or hepatic impairment

Possible Side Effects:

• Nausea 
• Headache 
• Dizziness 

Other medicines and Ivy and thyme leaf extract:

• Thyme might slow blood clotting. 
• Taking thyme along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
• Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, Clopidogrel,heparin, warfarinand others.

How to take Ivy and thyme leaf extract:

• For adults: the usual dose is 7.5-10 ml three times daily
• For children older than 6 years: the usual dose is 5 three times daily
• Each 100 ml contains 1 gram of dried thyme leaf extract and 0.7 grams of dried ivy leaf extract.
• Use the enclosed measuring cup for correct dosage. 
• It is taken undiluted and regardless of meals. 
• If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• During the day you should drink plenty of water or other warm caffeine-free beverages in the period taking it. 

How to store Ivy and thyme leaf extract:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. 
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after “EXP”.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. 
• Do not store above 25°C. 
• The medicinal product can be used 6 weeks after opening the bottle.
• Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with the local requirements.