Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup Description
Benadryl is cough syrup. It is used for treating cough and cold. It also relieves symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, watery eyes. Benadryl syrup contains a combination of diphenhydramin
e, ammonium chloride and sodium citrate. Cough is the body’s natural reflex to expel any foreign matter that is accumulated in the airways. It is a noisy expulsion of air from the lungs. Most people with a cold or flu develop a cough. It can be dry and itchy or chesty and phlegmy. Benadryl syrup works by fighting against allergens that cause cold and flu. It also thins the mucous and makes it easier to expel. Take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Benadryl syrup should not be used for children below 2 years of age without medical advice. Do not consume more than the recommended dose and keep a gap of at least 4 hours between two consecutive doses.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹242.88 |
You Save | ₹33.12 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Sodium Citrate(57.03 Mg/5ml) + Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride(14.08 Mg/5ml) + Ammonium Chloride(138.0 Mg/5ml) |
Uses | Common cold and cough |
Side effects | Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
- Relief from cough and cold
- Soothes sore throat
- Relieves runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, watery eyes
Contraindications of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of Benadryl syrup
- If you are taking medicines like MAO inhibitors (Selegiline, Phenelzine, etc.) which are used for psychiatric illness
- If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye which produces painful, red eyes and gradual vision loss)
- If you have ulcers in the stomach and intestine (symptoms like vomiting, acidity, indigestion, bleeding, black stool) or any problems related to your stomach
- If you have prostate problems (conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia which is characterized by difficulty in urination, frequent urge to go to urination and dribbling of urine)
- If you have liver or kidney problems
- If you have an asthma attack
- If you are breastfeeding
- If you are taking other sedating antihistamines medicines like Promethazine and Chlorphenamine
Side effects of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness, fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting
- Blurry vision
- Nervousness, fits
- Thicker phlegm
- Skin rashes and itching
Precautions and Warnings of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any breathing problems, pneumonia, asthma or any other disease
- You have glaucoma or fit
- You have any problems with your liver or kidney
- You consume alcohol regularly
- You are above 65 years of age as older individuals should be cautious while using this medicine as they are more prone to develop dizziness and urination problems with this medicine.
- Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy
- In young children, this medicine may produce excitement instead of drowsiness. So, be cautious while using it.
- Stop using this medicine and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be the signs of a serious condition.
- Do not share this medicine with another if they have similar symptoms
Mode of Action of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
How Does It Work?
- The contents of Benadryl syrup helps in relieving cough with phlegm. Allergic symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, red and watery eyes are controlled with an antihistaminic medicine, Diphenhydramine. It blocks the effects of allergic chemicals and provides relief from the above symptoms....
- Ammonium chloride is an expectorant agent which increases the water content in the windpipe. Therefore, cough associated with thick mucus (phlegm) is relieved by making the mucus easy to expel.
- Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent which decreases the consistency of this mucus and makes it thin. Thus, these agents help to remove this mucus from the windpipe and lungs and improve the patient’s condition....
Directions for Use of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
- Take Benadryl cough syrup as instructed by your doctor.
- Shake well before use
- Read the instructions on the bottle before usage.
- Use a measuring cup, spoon or a dropper for the exact quantity.
- Do not stop taking Benadryl syrup on your own.
- Do not take more than 4 doses in a day.
Interactions of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
Interactions with other medicines
- Benadryl syrup may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Benadryl cough syrup should not be used concomitantly with MAO inhibitors like Selegiline and Isocarboxazid (used for psychiatric illness). It produces a condition called serotonin syndrome which is a life-threatening condition that can occur rapidly due to a build-up of an excessive amount of serotonin in the body. In serotonin syndrome, a person may experience high body temperature, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, excitability, tremor (shakiness) and sweating. In such a situation, patients should rush to a nearby hospital immediately....
- Concomitant use of this syrup with other anti-allergic medicines like Cetirizine, medicines like Atropine, Benztropine (used to treat travel or motion sickness, stomach cramps, Parkinson’s disease), opioids like Codeine, Morphine (to relieve severe painful conditions), medicines like Propranolol, Metoprolol (used to treat heart problems, to decrease blood pressure) and may alter the effects of this syrup....
- Other medicines like Amitriptyline, Doxepin and Ephedrine should be used with caution along with this syrup.
Storage and disposal of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
- Store Benadryl cough syrup in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. Keep it away from children and pets.
- Do not use expired or damaged medicines. Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Dosage of Benadryl Cough Formula Bottle Of 450ml Syrup
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Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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