Ivy Leaf Extract: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ivy Leaf Extract is a herbal cough remedy. It is used for productive (chesty) cough, bronchitis and chest congestion. In Pakistan it is available as syrup, drops and tablets, made by 21 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ivy Leaf Extract works
Ivy leaf extract contains natural compounds called saponins. These are thought to thin sticky mucus so it can be coughed up more easily, and to help relax the muscles of the airways, which may ease chest tightness and the urge to cough.
What is Ivy Leaf Extract used for?
Ivy Leaf Extract is a herbal medicine used to relieve chesty coughs, where thick mucus is hard to bring up. It is often taken during colds and acute bronchitis to ease chest congestion and make coughing more productive. It comes as syrups, drops and lozenges for adults and children, and works best alongside rest and plenty of fluids while the infection settles.
Side effects of Ivy Leaf Extract
Ivy Leaf Extract is usually well tolerated. Some people notice:
- Nausea
- Stomach upset or stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash or itching (rare)
See a doctor if you have breathlessness, a high fever, cough up blood or pus, or have a cough lasting more than a week.
Precautions and warnings
- It is not recommended for children under two years old, as it may worsen breathing symptoms in very young children.
- Do not take it together with cough suppressants such as codeine or dextromethorphan, as these stop you coughing up the loosened mucus.
- Some syrups contain sugar, sorbitol or alcohol, so check the label if you have diabetes or fructose intolerance.
- Tell your pharmacist if you have gastritis or a stomach ulcer, as it can upset the stomach.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as safety information is limited.
Frequently asked questions about Ivy Leaf Extract
What is the price of Ivy Leaf Extract in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ivy Leaf Extract products currently in stock range from Rs 135 to Rs 1,323 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Cofrest Syrup 120ml at Rs 135. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ivy Leaf Extract are available in Pakistan?
Ivy Leaf Extract is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Coferb (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Hylixia (Searle Company Limited), Olcuf (Getz Pharma Ltd), Prospan (Route 2), Samvy (Sami Pharma Ltd), Kroff (High Q International), Cofloz (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd) and Unifyline (Opal Laboratories (PVT.) Ltd), along with 18 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Ivy Leaf Extract?
Ivy Leaf Extract is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Can Ivy Leaf Extract be used during pregnancy?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as safety information is limited.
Ivy Leaf Extract brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Ivy Leaf Extract from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
