Ivy Leaf Dry Extract
About
Ivy Leaf Dry Extract belongs to the class of herbal medications used to treat sore throat, cough, and phlegm in adults and children over two years. Coughing is the body's mechanism of removing irritants from the airways and protecting itself against illness. There are two sorts of coughs: dry cough and chesty cough. A tickly cough or dry cough produces no harsh or thick mucus, whereas a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum to help clear the airways.
Ivy Leaf Dry Extract contains Ivy leaf dry extract, a herbal medication. Ivy leaf dry extract acts as a mucolytic agent that works by thinning and loosening phlegm or mucus in the lungs, windpipe and nasal passage, thereby helping to cough out easily.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Ivy Leaf Dry Extract based on your medical condition. In very rare cases, Ivy Leaf Dry Extract may cause stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. The majority of these side effects do not necessitate medical treatment and fade away gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please visit your doctor.
Do not use Ivy Leaf Dry Extract without a doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Ivy Leaf Dry Extract if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking Ivy Leaf Dry Extract, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking in order to rule out any possible negative effects. It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivy Leaf Dry Extract. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a safety measure. Ivy Leaf Dry Extract should be used with caution in children below two years.
Uses of Ivy Leaf Dry Extract
Medicinal Benefits
Ivy Leaf Dry Extract is an expectorant containing dry ivy leaf extract. It works by thinning and loosening phlegm or mucus in the lungs, windpipe and nasal passage, thereby helping to cough out easily. It soothes the airways as well. Ivy Leaf Dry Extract is a sugar-free cough syrup suitable for people with diabetes.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ivy Leaf Dry Extract
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Ivy Leaf Dry Extract without a doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Ivy Leaf Dry Extract if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking Ivy Leaf Dry Extract, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any possible negative effects. It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivy Leaf Dry Extract. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a safety measure. Ivy Leaf Dry Extract should be used with caution in children below two years.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions were found.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions were found.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivy Leaf Dry Extract. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Ivy Leaf Dry Extract in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Ivy Leaf Dry Extract is excreted in human milk. Ivy Leaf Dry Extract is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are more significant than the risks.
Driving
safe if prescribedIvy Leaf Dry Extract does not impact your ability to drive or operate any machinery.
Liver
cautionLimited information was available about the use of Ivy Leaf Dry Extract in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionLimited information was available about the use of Ivy Leaf Dry Extract in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
cautionIvy Leaf Dry Extract should be used with caution in children aged below two years.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Drink plenty of fluids every day. It helps thin mucus and makes coughing easier.
- Consume complex carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, barley, oats, quinoa, bran, peas, and potatoes with skin.
- Eat potassium-rich foods like bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroots because potassium is important for lung function and a potassium deficiency can cause breathing problems.
- Consume protein-rich foods like meat, fish (especially salmon, sardines, and mackerel), eggs, and poultry.
- Learning breathing exercises will assist you in moving more air into and out of your lungs.
- Exercise on a regular basis to strengthen your breathing muscles and immune system.
- Limit or avoid caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks.
- Quit smoking because it irritates the lungs and aggravates breathing problems.
Special Advise
- If the cough persists for more than one week, consult your doctor.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (allergens) from airways and preventing infection. The cough may be dry or productive. A tickly cough or dry cough produces no harsh or thick mucus, whereas a productive cough or wet cough brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.
FAQs
Ivy Leaf Dry Extract acts as a mucolytic agent that works by thinning and loosening phlegm or mucus in the lungs, windpipe and nasal passage, thereby helping to cough out easily.
Discontinuing Ivy Leaf Dry Extract may worsen your cough or trigger reoccurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ivy Leaf Dry Extract for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you have any problems while taking it, please consult your doctor.
Ivy Leaf Dry Extract is a sugar-free syrup. Diabetic patients can use this medication if prescribed by the doctor.
Consult your doctor before taking any other medications including herbal medications with Ivy Leaf Dry Extract. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking to rule out drug interactions.
