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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS

About Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml

Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml contains an anti-tussive (relieve cough) medication primarily used to treat dry cough. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. 

Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

The most common side effects of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml. Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml.

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Uses of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml

Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml is primarily used to treat dry cough. Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. 

Side Effects of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion 
  • Nausea 

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.Lozenges: Place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml if you are allergic to any of the contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml. If your condition does not improve or you have a recurring cough with fever, rash, please visit the doctor immediately, as this could be serious. Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml should be taken at least 15 days after the last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal.

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical

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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Taking Rasagiline with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Tramadol may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Tramadol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanImipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Imipramine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Imipramine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanSumatriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml:
Co-administration of Alfentanil with Sumatriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml and Sumatriptan, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • CODEINE
  • TRAMADOL
  • MORPHINE
  • METHADONE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • TERBINAFINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
  • Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine or methylene blue injection).

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Dry cough: It is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. The most common causes of cough are cold/flu, asthma, emphysema, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). 

Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Biochemdryl DR Syrup 100 ml

    1.25per tablet
  • Suntuss DR Sugar Free Menthol-Lemon Flavour Syrup 100 ml

    0.68per tablet
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