Section :
Ivex
📌 COMPOSITION
- Ivex syrup: Each 5 ml (teaspoonful) contains Ivy leaves dry extract 35 mg.
- Ivex drops: Each 1 ml contains Ivy leaves dry extract 20 mg.
📌 DESCRIPTION
Ivex (Ivy leaves dry extract) is a herbal drug from Hedera helix, used for the treatment of inflammation of the respiratory tract. It helps to liquefy thick mucus, thereby making it easier to remove, consequently reducing cough and opening the airway.
📌 INDICATIONS
Symptomatic treatment of chronic bronchial inflammatory diseases and acute inflammation of the respiratory tract accompanied by cough, through its secretolytic, bronchospasmolytic and cough‑relieving effects.
📌 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
It is recommended to continue taking Ivex for an additional 2-3 days after symptoms have disappeared.
Shake the bottle well before use.
📌 RESTRICTIONS ON USE
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Precautions
- Ivex should be used in children under the age of one year after consulting the doctor.
- If symptoms persist or symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, fever, purulent or bloody expectorations appear, it is recommended to consult the doctor immediately.
- The concomitant use of Ivex with antitussives such as codeine or dextromethorphan is not recommended without medical advice.
- Caution is recommended for patients with gastritis or gastric ulcer.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
In general, it is not recommended to take any drug during pregnancy or lactation without consulting the doctor.
Effects on the ability to drive vehicles or use machines
Ivex administration does not affect driving or using machines.
📌 DRUG INTERACTIONS
No studies have been carried out on the administration of Ivex with other drugs.
📌 SIDE EFFECTS
- Uncommon effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
- Very rare effects: shortness of breath, itching, swelling or skin redness.
📌 OVERDOSAGE
If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea appear, consult the doctor.
📌 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store below 30°C, protect from light.
📌 PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS
- Ivex syrup: Bottle of 100 ml.
- Ivex drops: Bottle of 20 ml.