Prospan® Story
Prospan® believes that phytopreparations often have a broader therapeutic efficacy profile compared to synthetic drugs. Phytomedicines are generally well tolerated and very comfortable to use. Developed in 1950 by one of the top pharmaceutical company in Germany – Engelhard Arzneimittel, Prospan® has been protecting millions of people from the discomfort of cough. Join us on this journey where it all started.
1872
Engelhard Arzneimittel is founded in 1872 by pharmacist Karl Philipp Engelhard in Germany and has over 140 years of history with products being sold around 90 countries around the world. Engelhard Arzneimittel is one of the few pharmaceutical companies to focus on researching and developing gentle yet effective medicines for all ages, especially infants, children and young people. This leads to development of medicines that has the perfect balance between effectiveness and tolerability – with patient health being the main priority at all times.
1991
Years of research and commitment lead to the launch of Prospan® Cough Syrup – a new milestone. This syrup combines the effective active ingredient α-hederin, and being free of alcohol and sugar, the requirements of a children’s medication.