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Benadryl DR Dry Cough Active Relief Syrup 100ml
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Introduction About BENADRYL DR SYRUP
BENADRYL DR SYRUP is used to temporarily relieve dry cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation. It contains a medicine called Dextromethorphan which acts on the central nervous system and suppresses cough reflexes.
Take the recommended amount of the medicine as instructed by your doctor. If symptoms persist more than 7 days or worsen, consult your doctor for advice.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, or persistent cough due to excessive respiratory secretions, asthma or due to habit smoking. Dextromethorphan 15gm syrup is prescribed for adults and in children aged 12 years or older.
Avoid concomitant use of BENADRYL DR SYRUP with antidepressants, CNS depressant medications, antipsychotics, alcohol without consulting your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking BENADRYL DR SYRUP if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dextromethorphan can cause dizziness in some individuals. Therefore, do not drive or involve yourself in handling heavy tools or machines until your abilities are clear.
Uses Of BENADRYL DR SYRUP
How BENADRYL DR SYRUP Works
BENADRYL DR SYRUP contains Dextromethorphan which works by affecting the signals in the brain that trigger the cough reflex. It acts on the central nervous system to suppress cough without affecting respiratory function, making it useful for relieving dry, non-productive coughs.
How to use BENADRYL DR SYRUP
- Take BENADRYL DR SYRUP as advised by your physician
- Shake the medicine well before use.
- Use the provided measuring cup or a proper dosing spoon to ensure accuracy.
- Take the recommended amount according to the instructions provided by your doctor or the label. Typically, it can be taken every 4 to 6 hours, but don’t exceed the maximum daily dose.
If symptoms persist more than 7 days or worsen, consult a healthcare professional.
Side Effects Of BENADRYL DR SYRUP
Common side effects of BENADRYL DR SYRUP:
- Dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There are limited human studies regarding the use of dextromethorphan during pregnancy. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor
There are limited human studies regarding the use of dextromethorphan during breastfeeding. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Dextromethorphan can impair your ability to drive or handle heavy machinery by causing dizziness or drowsiness. Therefore, do not drive or handle heavy machinery until your abilities becomes clear.
Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking BENADRYL DR SYRUP as it could make you feel dizzier.
Kidney
Use with Caution
BENADRYL DR SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems, as most of the medicine is excreted by kidneys.
Liver
Use with Caution
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver problems, as it is metabolised by liver.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take BENADRYL DR SYRUP if you have a history of developing allergic reactions to dextromethorphan.
Lungs
Contraindicated
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have persistent cough due to asthma or when cough is accompanied by excessive mucus secretions.
Use In Pediatrics
Consult your doctor
This medicine is suitable for use in children aged 12 years or older. It should not be used in children aged below 12 years without doctor consultation.
Use In Geriatrics
Safe
This medicine can be used in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older).
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
- Other cough medicines
- Antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, moclobemide, rasagiline, SSRIs such as fluoxetine, escitalopram, citalopram, sertraline, fluvoxamine & sertraline, bupropion, methadone)
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- Cardiac drugs (such as quinidine, amiodarone, flecainide, propafenone)
- Cinacalcet (a medicine used for chronic kidney disease)
- Antipsychotics (such as haloperidol, perphenazine and thioridazine)
- Alcohol
- Antihistamines (such as cetirizine)
- Sedatives and hypnotics (such as clonazepam, lonazepam)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else taken excessive amount of BENADRYL DR SYRUP, consult your doctor for advice. In cases of overdosage you may experience drowsiness, lethargy, nystagmus, ataxia, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, hyperactivity.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Dextromethorphan |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antitussives |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Dry cough |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Suspension, Lozenges, Syrup |
| Weight | 125 g |
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