Efficacy of a Medical Device Based on Plant Extracts for the Symptomatic Treatment of Cough in Children and Adults. A Clinical Study

Abstract

Cough is one of the most common medical situations that leads to seek medical attention. The present study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of cough in adults and children of a sugar-free syrup containing glycerol and extracts from roots of Althaea officinalis and from leaves of Plantago lanceolata (FTP 65 Cough syrup sugar free: Manufacturer Labomar SPA). One hundred and twenty subjects (60 children and 60 adults) were recruited. Participants received for 7 days one of the following dosage schedules: a) Adult: " Cough Syrup REF FTP 65" in single-dose containers of 10 ml, to be taken daily in 3 administrations b) Children: " Cough Syrup REF FTP 65" with a daily dosage of 10 ml/day for 2-6-year-old children, and of 20 ml/day, for 7-12-year-old children. The survey included three visits: a first visit (V0) of enrollment, a second visit (V1) after 3 days from the V0 and a third visit (V2) carried out after 7 days of therapy. The results of this study confirm the evidence that the medical device Cough Syrup REF FTP 65 may represent a valid choice as a treatment for coughing in adults and children