Prospan® cough syrup for children

  • Loosens mucus and promotes deep breathing
  • Relieves coughing and inflammation
  • Safe and well tolerated

* Consult your doctor before giving to infants under one year of age.

The effect of Prospan®

Prospan® provides 4-fold relief from coughs and bronchitis:

  • Mucolytic

    Loosens stuck mucus in the bronchi, making it easier to cough up.

  • Bronchodilator

    Breathe freely again: thanks to its relaxing effect on the bronchi, narrowed airways are widened.

  • Cough suppressant

    Soothes the urge to cough so you can quickly get back to your daily routine without being bothered by coughing fits.

  • Anti-inflammatory

    Reduces inflammation and helps symptoms subside more quickly.

Dosage using
the enclosed
measuring cup

  • Children aged 0 to 6 years*

    2.5 ml twice daily

  • Children aged 6 to 11 years

    5 ml twice daily

  • Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older

    5 ml three times daily

And the best thing about it: it is very well tolerated.

Even for infants*

Effective and very well tolerated relief for coughs in infants, toddlers, and children.

Gentle on teeth, no sugar

With a delicious cherry flavor but no sugar, Prospan® cough syrup is perfectly tailored to the needs of children.

Suitable for nighttime use

Well suited for evening use. Fewer nighttime awakenings ensure a peaceful night for children and parents.

Pioneering work and a spirit of research – Made in Germany

Since the introduction of cough drops in 1950, we have been continuously researching to further develop our Prospan® products to meet the needs of our cough patients.

Our recipe for success: Special Ivy Extract EA 575®

Prospan® cough preparations are based on the power of ivy (Hedera helix). Its ingredients are primarily known for their mucolytic, antispasmodic, expectorant, and soothing properties. But not all ivy extracts are the same.

Our recipe for success: the exclusive manufacturing process and individual composition of our special ivy extract EA 575®, whose effective 4-fold power has already been proven in numerous studies.

What our customers say

Our customers are convinced – read more about their experiences

Prospan cough syrup has been our faithful companion for coughs for more than 5 years now. It was recommended to us by our pediatrician. What's also great is that the children like the taste.

Merle | medpex.de May 2025

My daughter is very picky when it comes to cough syrups. For me, the most important thing is that it works, but of course, taking it shouldn't be torture. With Prospan, we have finally found a solution that my daughter both likes (she even reminds me to take the cough syrup) and that works. I always have Prospan in stock in our medicine cabinet.

Antje C. | medpex.de October 2023

We have tried several cough syrups for our children. Unfortunately, none of them really helped. Prospan syrup provides the best relief. And the most important thing is that the children like the taste. If we need cough syrup again, we will buy this one again.

Anonymous | medpex.de August 2021

Do you have any questions?

What are the advantages of Prospan®?

Prospan® is versatile. You can use Prospan® not only for acute forms of cough, but also as an adjunct to therapy for chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases with cough.

Furthermore, Prospan® cough syrup is very well tolerated. It can even be taken by infants (consult your doctor for infants under one year of age).

Another advantage of Prospan® is the wide range of products available: there is a suitable solution for every age group and a wide variety of needs. Find the right dosage form for you here.

Can I get Prospan® without a prescription?

Yes, all Prospan® products are available without a prescription. This means you can get Prospan® without a prescription at your pharmacy.

Is Prospan® reimbursable?

Prospan® products are not prescription-only, which means they are available at pharmacies without a prescription. However, they can also be recommended on a green prescription, especially for adults:

Statutory health insurance companies have the option of reimbursing the costs of non-prescription medicines that are only available from pharmacies. Some health insurance companies therefore reimburse Prospan®, depending on their statutory benefits. In addition, as a patient, you can claim necessary health expenses in your tax return in individual cases, depending on your income limit. The green prescription and the pharmacy receipt can be used to document private medication expenses. Therefore, when your doctor recommends non-prescription medicines such as Prospan®, ask them to write the prescription on the green prescription form. Here you will find an overview of health insurance companies that reimburse over-the-counter medicines and a sample letter for requesting reimbursement that you can print out.

Sources

* Bei Säuglingen unter einem Jahr mit dem Arzt Rücksprache halten

1 IQVIA PharmaTrend, Absatz, MAT 12/22