Phytopan

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

PHYTOPAN (Sugar free )
 •    Ingredients and active components
Phytopan Syrup is made from dry extract of ivy (Hedera helix L.). In traditional medicine, the extract of ivy leaves is used against asthma, as it increases oxygen intake by the lungs. 
Each 100 ml of the syrup contains 0.7 mg standardized dry extract of ivy.
Ivy leaves contain 5-8% saponins, oleic acid, hederagenin (which are known as hederasaponins or hederacoside B). Among the hederasaponins, hederacoside C is the prominent ingredient and makes up to 7% of the entire compounds.
 

•    What PHYTOPAN is used for 

• Expectorant
• Antitussive
• Alleviation of spasms in the airways

•    How PHYTOPAN works 
This syrup works through diluting the mucous and increasing the volume of sputum and expulsion of secretions. 
 

•    Before you use PHYTOPAN
‎When NOT to take it 

• In individuals with fructose intolerance, consult a physician before use.

Use during Pregnancy and Lactation
This product should not be used during pregnancy or Lactation without medical advice.
 

•    Taking PHYTOPAN
‎How and when to ‎take it 
The dosage of each medicinal supplement is to be prescribed by your physician. However, the usual administration of the drug is as follows:

• Infants under 1: 1 forth teaspoon or 1.5 ml each time.
• Children 1-5 years: 3 times a day, 1 half-full teaspoon or 2.5 ml each time.
• Children 6-9 years and over 10 years: 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon or 5 ml each time.
• Adults: 3 times a day, 1 half-full tablespoon or 5-7.5 ml each time.

 How long to take it 
In case of any physician recommendation, continue taking it until the visible symptoms have improved.
 
‎What to do if you miss a dose 
If you miss a dose of this product, try to take it as soon as remember if it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of it at the same time.
 

•    While you are taking PHYTOPAN
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‎Things to be careful of‎ 
It might have emollient effects.
 

•    Side effects 

• With the recommended dosage no side effects has been registered so far. However, due to the presence of sorbitol in the product, it might have emollient effects.

 
•    After taking it
‎Storage 

• Keep this product in the package away from light, below 25°C and avoid freezing
• Keep out of sight and reach of children

‎Disposal 
Do not put into sewer lines. Dispose in the everyday rubbish bin.‎
 

•    The Product ‎ 
‎What PHYTOPAN looks like 
Dosage Form: Syrup
Packaging:  140 ml, pharmaceutical brown glass bottle flask in a cardboard box; patient information leaflet inside
 
‎Manufacturer 
This product is made from high quality local and imported herbs organically planted and ‎harvested. It has been formulated by ‎Iran Darouk Pharmaceuticals.‎