IVY LEAF EXTRACT
Ivy leaf extract is a herbal remedy used to ease coughs with mucus. It is a common ingredient in cough syrups and helps loosen and clear phlegm.
What Ivy Leaf Extract Is Used For
- Cough with phlegm
- Chesty coughs linked to colds
- Supporting easier breathing during a cough
Common Side Effects
- Occasional stomach upset
- Loose motions
- Rarely, mild allergic reaction
Precautions
Ivy leaf extract is generally well tolerated. As with any cough remedy, if a cough lasts more than a couple of weeks, brings up blood, or comes with high fever or breathlessness, see a doctor rather than continuing to self-treat. Check suitability for young children on the pack.
This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.