Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml Description
Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant contains a combination of medicines, Diphenhydramine, Ammonium chloride and Sodium citrate. This syrup is used for treating the cough associated with a thick sputum. Be ca
utious while using if you are suffering from glaucoma, prostate, liver and kidney problems. Do not take this medicine with other anti-allergic and medicines used to treat psychiatric illnesses. The common side effects of this syrup are drowsiness, dryness of mouth, constipation and an upset stomach. Do not use this medicine in breastfeeding mothers. Avoid alcohol if you are driving or operating any machinery.
Product Summary
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Contains | Ammonium(138.0 Mg/5ml) + Diphenhydramine(14.08 Mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate(57.03 Mg/5ml) + Menthol(1.14 Mg/5ml) |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
Contraindications of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- 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 the 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 urinate 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 Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
- Stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea
- Dryness of mouth, nose or throat or eyes
- Blurry vision
- Nervousness, fits
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness, fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting
- Thicker phlegm
- Difficulty in breathing and swallowing
- Skin rashes and itching
Precautions and Warnings of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any breathing problems, pneumonia, asthma or any other disease.
- You have glaucoma or fits. You consume alcohol regularly.
- You have any problems with your liver or kidney.
- 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. Be cautious while using it.
- Stop using this medicine and ask a doctor if the cough lasts over 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be the signs of a severe condition.
- Do not share this medicine with another if they have similar symptoms.
Mode of Action of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
How Does It Work?
- The contents of Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant helps in relieving from 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 that 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 that decreases the consistency of this mucus and makes it thin. Thus, these agents help to remove this mucus from the windpipe and lungs and improves the patient’s condition....
Directions for Use of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
- Take Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant 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 take more than 4-doses in a day.
Interactions of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
Interactions with other medicines
- Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant 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) may alter the effects of this syrup....
- Other medicines like Amitriptyline, Doxepin and Ephedrine should be used with caution.
Storage and disposal of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
- Store Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep this syrup out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
- Do not use this syrup after the expiry date.
- You need to properly discard this medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.
Dosage of Gulfadryl Cough Expt 60ml
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Gulfadryl syrup with other anti-allergic medicines?
Q: Can Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant be used for anxiety?
Q: How does Gulfadryl work?
Q: How often can I take Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant?
Q: My colleague has similar symptoms. Can I recommend Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant to him?
Q: Can we use Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant in elder patients?
Q: Does Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant make you sleepy?
Q: How long does it take for Gulfadryl Cough Expectorant to show its effect?
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