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Ivy Leaf Extract for Acute Bronchitis

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eMediNexus    28 August 2021

Aim: 

A noninterventional study investigated the efficacy and safety of a cough syrup containing ivy leaf extract in children and adults with symptoms of acute bronchitis.

Acetylcysteine (ACC) was used as a comparator drug. 

It was a prospective, open, noninterventional study.

Results: 

Conclusion:
  • The results suggest ivy leaf extract to be an effective alternate to acetylcysteine for the improvement of respiratory function in children and adults with slightly better evaluation of efficacy.

Reference-

Kruttschnitt E, Wegener T, Zahner C, Henzen-Bücking S. Assessment of the Efficacy and Safety of Ivy Leaf (Hedera helix) Cough Syrup Compared with Acetylcysteine in Adults and Children with Acute Bronchitis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.2020 May 4;2020:1910656.

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