Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
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Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml Description
Phensedyl Expectorant is a cough and cold medicine. It is used to reduce cough associated with thick sputum. It also reduces runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion. Phensedyl Exp
ectorant is a combination medicine containing diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride, and sodium citrate as active substances. If you experience drowsiness after taking this medicine, do not drive vehicles or operate machinery for 4 to 6 hours after taking the last dose. Talk to your doctor if coughing persists for more than 4 days or if you have any medical condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before starting the treatment with Phensedyl Expectorant, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history. Shake well before use.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Ammonium Chloride(138.0 Mg) + Diphenhydramine(14.08 Mg) + Sodium Citrate(57.03 Mg) + Menthol(1.14 Mg) |
| Uses | Cough and cold |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, tiredness, nausea, vomiting |
| Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
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Uses of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
- Phensedyl Expectorant is used to treat cough and cold, especially associated with phlegm.
- It is also used to relieve symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and stuffy nose.
Contraindications of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
- If you are allergic to diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride, sodium citrate, or any of the ingredients of Phensedyl Expectorant.
- 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 Chlorpheniramine.
Side effects of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Phensedyl Expectorant during pregnancy?
A:
If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, you should consult your doctor before starting Phensedyl Expectorant.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Phensedyl Expectorant while breastfeeding?
A:
Components of Phensedyl Expectorant passes into breast milk thus consult your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Phensedyl Expectorant?
A:
Phensedyl Expectorant may cause blurring of vision and drowsiness as a side effect. It is advisable to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or any activity that needs alertness or clear vision during the treatment.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Phensedyl Expectorant?
A:
You should not consume alcohol while taking Phensedyl Expectorant as it may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- 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 the 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 Phensedyl Expectorant with another if they have similar symptoms.
Mode of Action of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
How Does It Work?
- Phensedyl Expectorant is a combination medicine containing diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride, and sodium citrate which helps in reducing cough with phlegm.
- Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of allergic chemicals and provides relief from allergic symptoms such as running nose and watery eyes.
- 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 Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
- Take Phensedyl Expectorant as instructed by your doctor.
- Shake well before use.
- Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
- Do not stop taking Phensedyl Expectorant on your own.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Interactions of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Phensedyl Expectorant works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction
- Phensedyl 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 medicine 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 medicine....
- Other medicines like Amitriptyline, Doxepin and Ephedrine should be used with caution.
Storage and disposal of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
- Store Phensedyl Expectorant below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Phensedyl Expectorant Syrup 60 Ml
Overdose
In case of an overdose of Phensedyl Expectorant, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Phensedyl Expectorant, take it as soon as you remember it. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Phensedyl Expectorant with other anti-allergic medicines?
A: Phensedyl Expectorant already contains an anti-allergic medicine. If you use it with other anti-allergic medicine, it will increase the side effects of this medicine which can be serious and needs emergency treatment so always avoid using other medicines with it or inform your doctor about that.
Q: Can Phensedyl Expectorant be used for anxiety?
A: No, this medicine should not be used for anxiety. Phensedyl Expectorant is used to treat cough, cold and relieve symptoms like sneezing, runny and stuffy nose, watery eyes, etc.
Q: How often can I take Phensedyl Expectorant?
A: You should take Phensedyl Expectorant in doses and duration as recommended by your doctor. You should not take more than 4 doses in a day.
Q: Is Phensedyl Expectorant an antibiotic?
A: No, Phensedyl Expectorant is not an antibiotic. It is a cough and cold preparation. It is a combination of diphenhydramine which is an anti-allergic medicine, ammonium chloride which is an expectorant agent, and sodium citrate which is a mucolytic agent.
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PHENSEDYL
Expires on or After
19/07/2024
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