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.

Age Drops Syrup
Newborn until 2 years0.75 ml 3 times daily2.5 ml 2 times daily
Children 2-6 years1 ml 3 times daily5 ml 2 times daily
Children 6-12 years1.25 ml 3 times daily5 ml 3 times daily
Adults and children over 12 years1.5 ml 3 times daily10 ml 3 times daily

📌 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.